English3e SEGPANovember · December
The job interview
Theme · L’entretien, se présenter
- Objective
- Answer simple job interview questions in English.
- Materials
- Real job interview questions in UK shops and restaurants
- Length
- 3 sessions of 55 min + 1 final task session
- CEFR level
- A2
Sequence challenge
The interview game · the teacher or an English speaker is the manager. Each student passes a two-minute interview. Everyone gets feedback on one strength.
Tell me about yourself
Speaking
Role-play: introduce yourself as for a summer job.
Writing
Write your answer to “Tell me about yourself”.
Gap-fill sheet (paper or ENT)
Word bank sales · Léa
My name is ________. I’m fifteen. I’m interested in _________.
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My name is Léa. I’m fifteen. I’m interested in sales.
Three steps, at your own pace
- Step 1 · with help. Answer template.
- Step 2 · on your own. Do the sheet alone, then tap Check.
- Step 3 · go further. Write one more sentence of your own, then read it aloud to a partner.
Have you got experience?
Speaking
Interview game with question cards.
Writing
Write about your work experience (stage).
Gap-fill sheet (paper or ENT)
Word bank placement · learned · helped
I did a work _____________ in a supermarket. I __________ the customers. I ___________ a lot.
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I did a work placement in a supermarket. I helped the customers. I learned a lot.
Three steps, at your own pace
- Step 1 · with help. Past tense reminder.
- Step 2 · on your own. Do the sheet alone, then tap Check.
- Step 3 · go further. Write one more sentence of your own, then read it aloud to a partner.
When can you start?
Speaking
Practise polite answers and questions at the end of the interview.
Writing
Write two questions to ask the manager.
Gap-fill sheet (paper or ENT)
Word bank start · hours · time
When can I _________? What are the working _________? Thank you for your ________.
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When can I start? What are the working hours? Thank you for your time.
Three steps, at your own pace
- Step 1 · with help. Polite questions list.
- Step 2 · on your own. Do the sheet alone, then tap Check.
- Step 3 · go further. Write one more sentence of your own, then read it aloud to a partner.
Final task
Pass a job interview in English and receive positive feedback from the jury.
I can do it
Tick what you can do. We do not mark what is missing: we practise it again next time.
Dys version and PAP / PPS: same tasks, shorter steps, word banks and Listen help when needed.