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Use and Misuse / Re: How to use the word "occupation" in a sentence?

« on: February 10, 2011, 09:50:42 PM »

Thank you for the explanation, sir.

I was wondering how to use this in a simple sentence to show ESL students the meaning of the word. Can I just use "My occupation is teaching"?

(By the way, I am not a teacher. I'm just helping out in editing some ESL materials.  )

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Use and Misuse / How to use the word "occupation" in a sentence?

« on: February 10, 2011, 04:46:14 PM »

I read someone use this word like this: "My occupation is a teacher". But I think "My occupation is that of a teacher" and "My occupation is teaching" sound more correct.

Could anyone help me with this? I can't find any credible source online for this one. Thank you very much in advance!