What Does "i've been working as a private investigative journalist" Mean?
Learn what "i've been working as a private investigative journalist" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
a private investigative journalist.
It means the speaker is saying what kind of professional work they do, in a very specific job title.
From Faded Threads, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reveals their job as a private investigative journalist.
Usage Scenario
Use this in introductions or interviews when describing your profession. The job title is specialized and not a common everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
I've been working as a private investigative journalist.
I work as a private investigative journalist.
I'm a private investigative journalist.
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