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Becoming a self-employed taxi driver

Habib talks about his job, and how he became a self-employed taxi driver. Practise your listening skills and learn some useful English words and phrases.

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Self-employed taxi driver

Habib talks about his job, what is involved and why he is a self-employed taxi driver. Find out more and learn some useful English words and phrases.

employee looking at documents

An introduction to self-employment

Have you thought about being self-employed? There are lots of things you could do. In this section you will be able to hear real ESOL learners talking about how they are the boss and what they do. 

Out and about with Habib

Habib talks about what he does every day in his job as a self-employed taxi driver. Find out about his daily routine and learn some useful expressions.

Likes, dislikes and advice

Habib talks about what he enjoys about his job, and what he doesn't like. He also gives some advice for people who would like to become self-employed.  Use your listening skills to correct mistakes and answer questions. 

Future plans and customers

Habib, a self-employed taxi driver, talks about his plans for the future. Use your listening skills to correct mistakes and answer questions.

Reading and writing emails

Sometimes Habib has to write emails as part of his job as a self-employed taxi driver. Read an email from Habib, answer questions and write your own email. 

Unfair treatment at work

Have you ever experienced religious discrimination at work? In this resource you can find out what action you can take to stop it. You will learn key words to help you understand and talk about the problem.

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Working tax credits

What do you know about Working Tax Credits? Read this factsheet about who can claim working tax credits. You will learn some language to help you understand the subject.

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Tax refunds

Do you know any problems that people can have with tax and national insurance? Read some information to make sure that you are paying the right amount. You will also learn some words to help you understand the subject

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