Job Interview Basics
Real-world dialogues and role-plays
A complete, ready-to-teach A1 speaking lesson on "Job Interview Basics". Includes objective, target vocabulary (Tell me about yourself, strengths, experience, Why this job?…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Warm-up (5 min)
Activate prior knowledge: ask students what they already know about job interview basics. Brainstorm 3–5 words on the board.
Presentation (10 min)
Introduce the target language for Job Interview Basics using flashcards/visuals. Drill pronunciation chorally, then individually.
- Tell me about yourself
- strengths
- experience
- Why this job?
- teamwork
- goals
- questions
- follow up
Controlled Practice (10 min)
- Matching: words ↔ pictures
- Gap-fill worksheet
- Pronunciation drill of: Tell me about yourself, strengths, experience, Why this job?
Freer Practice (12 min)
Pair role-play using the target phrases for Job Interview Basics. Swap roles after 4 minutes.
Production (10 min)
Mini-presentation or group share: each student/team produces an original example using the target language.
Cool-down & Exit Ticket (3 min)
Each student says/writes one sentence using a target word from today's lesson.
Homework
Reinforcement: complete the Job Interview Basics worksheet or record a 30-second voice note using 5 target words.