Summary
Job interviews can be stressful, but knowing how to talk about your achievements confidently can make a big difference. This lesson focuses on giving you the language tools to describe your past successes clearly and effectively. Learn to highlight your contributions and experiences, making a strong impression on potential employers.
Vocabulary
Students will learn essential phrases for describing their work history, such as play a key role in, take on a responsibility, and how to say you started something from scratch. You'll also practise using expressions like meet a deadline and be responsible for.
Grammar
The lesson focuses on the present perfect for experience, explaining how to use it effectively to connect your past achievements and experiences to your current qualifications during an interview. This grammar point is crucial for discussing your professional background.
Practical English
Discover practical phrases for answering common behavioural interview questions, including how to introduce your stories with a good example that comes to mind is when... and explain problems using the main challenge was that.... You’ll also learn how to describe your actions with phrases like so, what I decided to do was....
Discussion
There's an opportunity to practise your new language in a speaking activity, allowing you to discuss your own experiences and achievements with others in a supportive environment.
Reading
You'll read an authentic article that provides real-world context and examples of how to effectively talk about your achievements in a professional setting, offering valuable insights for your own interviews.
