Useful Expressions for Talking About Work and Family

When you want to express ideas about specific topics—like your career or family life—there are many natural, fluent ways to introduce those topics in English. You probably already know expressions like:

"When it comes to..."
"As far as..."
"In relation to..."

But there are lots of other great ways to sound more natural and advanced in conversations. In this post, we’ll look at some alternatives, with example questions and answers to help you use them confidently—especially when talking about work and family.

🔁 Advanced Expressions for Introducing Topics

Try using these to sound more fluent and flexible in both writing and speaking:

With regard to
In terms of
As for
Regarding
Concerning
On the topic of
Where (something) is concerned
Speaking of

💼 Work-Related Examples

These phrases are perfect for interviews, discussions about goals, or professional development.

1. With regard to your current job, what do you enjoy the most?✅ "I really enjoy the team spirit and the opportunities for growth. It’s motivating to be part of a supportive work environment."

2. In terms of career goals, what are you aiming for in the next five years?✅ "I’d like to move into a leadership role, ideally managing a small team and working on strategic planning."

3. Where your professional skills are concerned, what would you like to improve?✅ "I’d like to improve my public speaking and presentation skills. I think it would boost my confidence during meetings."

4. Regarding work-life balance, how do you manage stress?✅ "I try to disconnect from emails after 6 p.m. and prioritize time with my family or go for a walk to decompress."

5. Speaking of your job, what inspired you to choose this career path?✅ "I’ve always loved helping people solve problems, and this field allows me to do that every day."

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Related Examples

These are useful for conversations where you're sharing about your personal life, routines, or values.

1. As for your family life, how do you spend quality time together?✅ "We love cooking together on weekends or going for hikes. It’s a great way to reconnect after a busy week."

2. In relation to parenting, what values are most important to you?✅ "Respect and kindness are huge for us. We try to lead by example and show our kids how to treat others well."

3. Concerning your personal time, how do you balance family and work responsibilities?✅ "I use a shared calendar with my partner, and we check in weekly to plan ahead. It really helps avoid last-minute stress."

4. On the topic of traditions, do you have any family routines you follow?✅ "Yes! Every Sunday morning we have a pancake breakfast—it’s small but meaningful for all of us."

5. Where your family is concerned, what are you most grateful for?✅ "I’m most grateful for their constant support. No matter what I’m going through at work, they’re always there to lift me up."

💬 Try It Yourself

Choose one or two expressions and answer the following:

In terms of your ideal work environment, what would it look like?
With regard to your personal goals, what are you focusing on this year?
As for your family traditions, do you celebrate anything special together?

GRATEFUL

Useful Expressions for Talking About Work and Family