Module 1-Task 2: Job Interview

Module 1 Task 2: Job Interview

Module 1 Task 2 “Job Interview” consists of 3 activities and a real-life task:

Activity 1: Introducing job interviews

Activity 2: Typical job interview questions

Activity 3: Specific language for job interviews

REAL-LIFE TASK 2: JOB INTERVIEW

Learning objectives for TASK 2:

SKILLS

  • LISTENING:
    • B1 – I can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
    • B2 – I can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. I can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. I can understand the majority of films in standard dialect
  • SPOKEN PRODUCTION:
    • B1 – I can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my field of interest. I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options
    • B2 – I can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my field of interest. I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options
  • SPEAKING INTERACTION:
    • B1 – I can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. I can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
    • B2 – I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. I can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views

LANGUAGE

  • Vocabulary: vocabulary and phrases/chunks relevant for job interviews
  • Grammar & Discourse: grammatical and discourse structures relevant for job interviews
  • Pronunciation: practicing comprehensible pronunciation on B1/B2 level

GENRES:

  • Job interviews

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE (IC):

IC features of job interviews