Making a living B1
Earning, bringing money in, and turning a profit.
Earning
earn money — get paidA: How do you earn money while studying?
B: I work part-time at a café after classes.
make money — earn moneyA: How does that app stay free?
B: They make money from ads, not from users.
bring in — earn or generate moneyA: How much does your new job bring in?
B: Not a lot yet, but it's getting better.
Profit and income
make a profit — earn moneyA: How’s your online shop going?
B: Pretty well! I managed to make a profit last month for the first time.
low income — little money earnedA: Why does Sarah work two jobs?
B: She has a low income from her main job, so she needs the extra money.
financial support — money to helpA: How did you manage to study abroad?
B: I got financial support from a scholarship, so it covered most of my expenses.
More everyday phrasesB1 · everyday
raise money — collect fundsA: Why are you selling these cookies?
B: We're trying to raise money for the animal shelter.
How's the new job?
Jo: How's the new job — does it bring in enough to live on?
Ben: Yeah, I earn decent money now, and I can finally put a bit away.
Jo: Nice one. Beats the old place.
The market stall
Jo: Is the stall actually making a profit yet?
Ben: Just about — it covers its costs and a bit more now.
Jo: Better than the school fair — we barely raised any money there!