Lesson Basic English Job Interview

​Basic Job Interview for A1 and A2 English Learners in Hospitality Services

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​ In this lesson, we will learn how to answer common job interview questions. We will practice pronunciation and use basic vocabulary.

​Basic Job Interview Preparation For Front Desk Services

​What is small talk?

Small talk is friendly conversation about simple topics. It usually happens between two people who just met. Topics like the weather, sports news, or traffic are good for small talk.

When should I have small talk?

For a job interview, you should use small talk at the beginning. It helps to make both the interviewer and the candidate feel more comfortable. Small talk can close the distance between you.

Why do I need small talk?

For the interviewer, small talk is a good way to make the interview start smoothly. They want to hire skilled people and also find good colleagues. Small talk helps them learn about your interests, concerns, and how you think. For candidates, small talk is a chance to make a good first impression. Use this time to show your confidence, language skills, and emotional intelligence.

Multiple Select

Common topics for small talk:

Seleccione los temas comunes en conversaciones cortas (varios aplican)

Categorize

Options (8)

Sure.

Yeah.

Absolutely.

I’d love to.

That would be great.

Not at all.

I’m okay, thank you.

Actually, I didn’t…

Organize these options into the right categories . Organice otras formas de deir SI y decir NO.

Other ways to say “Yes”

Other ways to say “No”

• What Does "Introduce Yourself" Mean?
  
  . This means you should briefly talk about yourself. In social situations.
  . It’s usually just your name, hobbies, and where you live. In a job interview.
  . you need to include your education and skills in 4-5 sentences.
  
  When should I introduce myself?
  At the beginning of a job interview, after small talk.

• Why do I need to introduce myself?
  The employer wants to understand your background and see how well you communicate in English. It helps them see if you are a good fit and can talk naturally about simple topics. For you, it’s a chance to highlight your education, experiences, and skills.

​BASIC EXAMPLES OF ANSWERS

​Question 1

-Tell us about yourself Title: :

" Answer Example: "My name is [Your Name]. I am from [City, Colombia]. I am studying front desk services. I like to help people."

Tips: Pronunciation
Tip: Speak slowly and clearly. Practice saying your name and city.

Pronunciation Focus: "My name is" – /maɪ neɪm ɪz/

Audio Response

Speak the sentence: Pronuncie las oraciones, active el microfono en la parte superior de su explorador.

"My name is [SU NOMBRE]. I am from [SU CIUDAD Colombia]. I am studying front desk services. I like to help people.

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Audio Response

Pronuncie las siguientes palabras en ingles:

First

Then

After that

Until now

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Match

Match the following. Enlace los verbos con las imagenes bien se en presente o pasado

GRADUATED

STARTED

WORKED

DID

TOOK UP

• GRADUATED

• STARTED

• WORKED

• DID

• TOOK UP

Word Cloud

Digite una o dos palabras que se acuerde la la diapositiva anterior

​ Question 2
- "What motivates you?"

Answer Example:
I like to make people happy.
I enjoy solving problems.
I am motivated by learning new skills.

Tips: Pronunciation: Emphasize key words like "motivated" – /ˈmoʊ.tɪˌveɪ.tɪd/

Pronunciation Focus: "I like to" – /aɪ laɪk tuː/

​Question 3

- "What are your hobbies?"

Answer Example:
"I like reading books.
I enjoy playing soccer.
I love listening to music.

Tips: Pronunciation : Practice the "h" sound in "hobbies" – /ˈhɑː.biz/


Pronunciation Focus: "I enjoy" – /aɪ ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

​Question 4
- "What are your future plans if you get this job?"

Answer Example:

"I want to learn more about the hotel industry. I plan to improve my skills. I hope to grow in this job."

Tips: Pronunciation Tip: Practice the word "future" – /ˈfjuː.tʃər/


Pronunciation Focus: "I want to" – /aɪ wɒnt tuː/

​Question 5

- "What are your future goals or career goals?"
Answer Example: "I want to become a manager. I aim to lead a team. I hope to have a successful career."

Tips: Pronunciation : Emphasize the word "goals" – /ɡoʊlz/

Pronunciation Focus: "I aim to" – /aɪ eɪm tuː/

​Question 6

- What do you see as a major success in your life?"


Answer Example: "I finished my studies. I got my diploma. I helped a lot of people."

Tips: Pronunciation : Practice the word "success" – /səkˈsɛs/

Pronunciation Focus: "I finished" – /aɪ ˈfɪnɪʃt/

​ Question 7

- "Why did you leave your last job?"

Answer Example: "I wanted to find new challenges. I wanted to grow more. I wanted to learn new skills."


Tips: Pronunciation : Emphasize the word "challenges" – /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒɪz/


Pronunciation Focus: "I wanted to" – /aɪ ˈwɒntɪd tuː/

​Question 8

- "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"

Answer Example: "I see myself as a manager. I hope to lead a team. I want to be successful in my career."

Tips: Pronunciation Practice the phrase "five years" – /faɪv jɪərz/

Pronunciation Focus: "I see myself" – /aɪ siː maɪˈsɛlf/

​ Pronunciation Tips
Speak slowly and clearly.
Practice difficult words multiple times.
Record yourself and listen for mistakes.

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Practice with a Partner

Pair up and practice asking and answering the questions. Give feedback on pronunciation and clarity.

Vocabulary List:
Name
From
Studying
Help
Motivated
Hobbies
Future
Goals
Success
Challenges
Manager

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​Good Luck!

• Remember to practice and stay confident. You are ready for your interview!