Business Intermediate – Job Interview

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn English expressions that can be used in job interviews and practice them.

PART A_1

Please study the picture below. Then, I will ask you some questions.

PART A_2

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1. Who hired the woman?
Answer:
2. When can the woman start working?
Answer:
PART A_3

Now, let us review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)
ANSWERS
1. The President hired the woman.
2. The woman can begin working tomorrow.

PART B_1

Now, let us read aloud the following sentences. Please repeat after me.

PART B_2

1. I’m pleased to meet you.
2. I would describe myself as ~
3. My strengths are ~
4. I’ve been working in ~
5. I’m looking forward to ~
6. I can begin working ~

PART C_1

Let us read the dialogue. I will play Daniel and you will play Ronald. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Daniel: Good morning. I’m Daniel, Head of the Human Resources Department. You’re applying for the Sales staff position. How would you describe yourself as an employee?
Ronald: Thank you. I’m Ronald and I’m pleased to meet you. I would describe myself as a very hardworking and patient employee.
Daniel: That is interesting. Could you tell me about your strengths?
Ronald: Sure. I’ve been working in sales department for two years and my greatest strengths are paying great attention to details and my flexibility.
Daniel: That is impressive, Ronald. How about your weaknesses?
Ronald: Well, one of my weaknesses is that I sometimes push myself to do more than what is asked from me.
Daniel: I understand. Your experience really fits the position you are applying for. If ever you get hired, when is the earliest time you can begin working for us?
Ronald: I can begin working for your company as soon as possible. I am looking forward to working with you and the team.
PART D_1

Please answer the questions based on the dialogue.
PART D_2

1. What job position is Ronald applying for?
Answer:
2. What is one of Ronald’s weaknesses?
Answer:

PART D_3

Now, let us review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)
ANSWERS
1. Ronald is applying for a sales staff position.
2. One of Ronald’s weaknesses is pushing his self to do more than what is asked from him.

PART E_1

Let us complete following sentences. Choose the correct answers from the box below.

PART E_2

sales department flexibility weakness as soon as possible
1. Beni’s strengths are her ________ and being able to work in a team environment.
2. David can begin working for the company ________ .
3. Timmy has been working in ________ for five years already.
4. Allan’s ________ is tardiness.

PART E_3

Now, let us review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)
ANSWERS
1. flexibility
2. as soon as possible
3. sales department
4. weakness

PART F_1

Now, I will ask you some questions. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART F_2

1. What is your dream job?
Answer:
2. Do you prefer working at home?
Answer:
3. How do you prepare for an interview?
Answer:

PART G_1

Now, you will ask me questions. Please ask me questions using the items given.

PART G_2

1. job interview experience
Tutor’s answer:
2. years at work
Tutor’s answer:

PART G_3

Now, let us review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.