Talking about work is one of the most common ways to connect with people in the Netherlands. In this deck, you will learn how to ask people about their jobs, name common professions, and describe your workplace and daily routines.

To ask someone informally what they do for a living, say 'Wat doe je voor werk?'. In a formal setting, such as when speaking to an interviewer or a client, say 'Wat is uw beroep?'.

To state your occupation, you can use the verb 'zijn' directly with your job title, without an article. 'Ik ben programmeur' means 'I am a programmer'. You can also use 'werken als', as in 'Ik werk als leraar', which means 'I work as a teacher'.