Professional facts for kids
A professional is someone who has a special job that needs a lot of training and skill. Think about people like doctors, lawyers, and teachers. They spend many years learning to do their work really well. These kinds of jobs are often called "professional occupations." People in these jobs usually earn more money because of their high level of education and expertise.
Sometimes, the word "professional" is used in sports. A professional athlete is someone who gets paid to play their sport. For example, famous athletes like Tiger Woods (golf) or David Beckham (soccer) are professionals because they earn money from playing their sport.
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What Makes Someone a Professional?
A professional is a person who works in a specific job that requires a lot of special education, training, and knowledge. These jobs are often important for society and need people who are very skilled and responsible.
Jobs That Need Professionals
Many jobs are considered professional because they need years of study and practice. Here are some examples:
- Doctors: They study for many years to understand the human body and how to treat illnesses. They help people stay healthy.
- Lawyers: They learn about laws and legal systems to help people with legal problems or to represent them in court.
- Teachers: They get special training to educate students and help them learn new things.
- Engineers: They use science and math to design and build things, from bridges to computer programs.
These jobs often require a university degree and sometimes special licenses or certifications to show that the person is qualified.
Professionals in Sports
In the world of sport, a professional is an athlete who gets paid to play. This is different from an amateur athlete, who plays for fun and does not earn money from their sport. Professional athletes train very hard and compete at a high level. Their sport is their full-time job.
Being Professional in Your Actions
The word "professional" can also be used as an adjective to describe how someone acts or how well they do something.
Doing a Professional Job
When someone says, "He did a thoroughly professional job," it means they did something very well and with great skill. It suggests that the work was done to a high standard, even if the person isn't officially a "professional" in that field. For example, if you clean your room perfectly, someone might say you did a "professional" job.
Professional Behavior
"Professional behaviour" means acting in a proper, respectful, and responsible way, especially in a work or school setting. It means being polite, organized, and doing what is expected of you. For example, arriving on time for a meeting or treating everyone fairly is professional behavior.
What is Unprofessional?
The opposite of "professional" in this sense is "unprofessional." Unprofessional behavior means acting in a way that is not appropriate for the situation. This could include being late, being rude, or not doing your best work.
Professional vs. Amateur
Another word that is the opposite of "professional" is "amateur." An amateur is someone who does something for enjoyment or as a hobby, and they do not get paid for it. For example, an amateur musician plays music because they love it, not to earn money. They might be very good at what they do, but they are not paid for it.
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See also
In Spanish: Profesional para niños
