| Lesson 1. Opening an English Job Interview Professionally |
| In this first lesson you step into the very beginning of a real English job interview. You explore the main types of interview you might face – phone screening, video call, panel or face-to-face – and see how they are usually structured. Through a short recorded dialogue, you notice how interviewers greet candidates, introduce themselves and move from small talk into the formal questions. You learn and practise polite greetings, checking names and roles, and simple small talk about the journey, connection or weather. You also learn phrases for checking the time and format, especially in online interviews. A short self-diagnostic activity helps you notice what already feels easy and what feels difficult in English. By the end, you can start an interview calmly, sound professional in the first minutes and feel clearer about what to expect in the rest of the process. |
| Lesson 2. Presenting Your Career Story in a First Interview |
| This lesson helps you build a clear, engaging career story so that interviewers quickly understand who you are and what you bring. You watch or read short sample answers to the classic first question, often asked as 'Tell me about yourself'. Together we break these models into simple steps and signposting phrases. You then work with your own CV to choose the most relevant jobs, responsibilities and training to include in a 60–90 second self-introduction. You practise talking about your current role, previous positions, key responsibilities, promotions and career moves using time expressions such as for the last three years and before that. Guided frameworks help you connect your background to the role you want now. By the end, you can give a confident, well-structured introduction that feels natural, professional and personal to your real experience. |
| Lesson 3. Explaining Your Fit for the Role in Interview Talk |
| In this lesson you learn to show clearly why you are a strong match for a role, using the language of the job advert itself. You start by reading one or two realistic adverts and highlighting key responsibilities, required experience and important skills. You notice typical keywords such as analytical, collaborative or customer focused. Then you compare these with your own experience and choose concrete examples that show you match what the employer is looking for. You practise using simple frameworks to answer questions like 'Why are you a good fit for this role?' or 'What can you bring to this position?'. You work on short spoken summaries and mini pitches that link your skills and achievements to the advert. By the end, you can explain your fit in a structured way that sounds focused, confident and tailored to each job. |
| Lesson 4. Responding Clearly to Common Interview Questions |
| This lesson focuses on the core questions that appear in almost every interview, so you are never surprised by them again. You look at typical questions about strengths and weaknesses, reasons for leaving, motivation for the job and future plans. Using short model answers, you notice how successful candidates keep their answers structured, honest and positive. You learn simple frameworks such as Point → Reason → Example and useful signposting language to stop your answers becoming too long or too short. Special attention is given to answering questions about weaknesses or leaving jobs in a diplomatic, constructive way. You practise adapting your answers for different roles and interviewers, and you test yourself in short role plays. By the end, you can respond to common questions with clearer structure, more confident language and specific examples, rather than only short or vague sentences. |
| Lesson 5. Telling STAR Stories in Competency Interviews |
| Competency or behavioural questions can feel difficult, but they are a great chance to show your real value. In this lesson you learn to use the STAR method to tell clear, powerful stories about your experience. You first listen to or read sample answers to questions like 'Tell me about a time when you solved a difficult problem' and identify the Situation, Task, Action and Result. Then you build your own STAR bank of 4–6 short stories covering teamwork, problem-solving, conflict, pressure and learning quickly. You practise adding numbers, time frames and specific details so that your stories sound concrete, not generic. Role plays help you answer different behavioural questions by choosing and adapting the right story. By the end, you can answer STAR-style questions in a calm, structured way, using language that highlights your actions and measurable results. |
| Lesson 6. Explaining Your Work Simply in English Interviews |
| In many interviews you need to talk about technical work with people who are not specialists. This lesson helps you explain complex tasks in simple, clear English without sounding childish. You start by exploring common cross-industry vocabulary such as project, stakeholder, deadline, budget and process. You then practise explaining your tools, systems and procedures in everyday language, using phrases like in simple terms and it basically means. Short role plays contrast talking to a technical manager with talking to an HR interviewer, so you can adjust detail and language. You also learn how to admit gaps in knowledge politely and show that you are willing to learn. By the end, you can describe what you do day to day, how your projects work and how you add value, in English that both HR and managers can easily follow. |
| Lesson 7. Sounding Confident and Polite in Interview Conversations |
| By the middle of the course, you already have many useful answers. This lesson helps you deliver them with a confident, friendly and professional tone. You look at short clips or transcripts to notice how successful candidates use intonation, pausing and polite phrases to sound calm and engaged. You build a bank of useful expressions for checking understanding, buying time, agreeing and showing interest. You also learn repair phrases to correct yourself naturally without panicking. Role plays bring together language from earlier lessons – your introduction, STAR stories and answers to common questions – while you focus on voice, pace and body language. If possible, you record yourself and self-assess using a simple checklist. By the end, you can keep eye contact, use small backchannel responses and speak with a tone that sounds positive and professional, even when you feel nervous inside. |
| Lesson 8. Dealing with Tough Questions in High-Pressure Interviews |
| Difficult questions can appear in any interview and often create the most stress. In this lesson you practise staying calm and answering them honestly but positively. You work with examples of challenging questions about gaps in your CV, frequent job changes, lack of direct experience or failures at work. Together we analyse model answers and notice how good candidates accept responsibility, show what they learned and connect the story back to the new role. You build your own answers using safe, professional language and softening phrases. You also practise strategies for when you really do not know the answer or do not fully understand the question. Simple breathing and pausing techniques help you manage nerves before speaking. By the end, you can respond to tough questions in a structured, respectful way that protects your reputation and still shows your potential. |
| Lesson 9. Closing Interviews and Asking Smart Questions |
| Interviewers expect you to ask questions at the end, and this is often where you can stand out. In this lesson you prepare thoughtful questions that show real interest in the role, team and company. You look at examples of strong questions about daily responsibilities, team culture, training, performance reviews and next steps in the process. You also notice which questions are better to avoid at this stage, for example detailed salary negotiations. You practise short dialogues where you move from answering the final question to asking your own, then to closing the interview politely. You learn useful phrases for showing enthusiasm, clarifying what will happen next and thanking interviewers for their time. By the end, you can end interviews with confidence, leaving a positive final impression instead of a silent or awkward goodbye. |
| Lesson 10. Managing Phone and Video Job Interviews |
| More and more interviews now happen by phone or video. This lesson prepares you for these formats so technology does not block your performance. You explore common problems such as poor sound, delays and talking over each other, and learn simple phrases to manage them politely. You practise opening a video call, checking the connection, and dealing with small talk when you are not sitting in the same room. You also discuss camera position, background and lighting, and how to use eye contact and gestures naturally on screen. For phone interviews, you focus on speaking clearly without body language, spelling names, repeating important information and taking notes. Cultural aspects such as punctuality, preparation and directness in international contexts are highlighted. By the end, you can handle the practical and communicative challenges of remote interviews with much more confidence. |
| Lesson 11. Following Up After Interviews by Email |
| What you do after an interview can strongly influence the final decision. In this lesson you learn to write clear, polite emails that keep the relationship positive. You study short models of thank-you emails, confirmation messages and replies to offers or rejections. Together we notice how subject lines, greetings, main messages and closings work in professional English. You then write your own messages based on real or imagined interviews, choosing appropriate tone and level of formality. Template phrases help you thank interviewers, refer to something you discussed and express continued interest. You also practise responding briefly to good news and bad news in a calm, professional way. Finally, you reflect in simple English on what went well and what you want to improve next time. By the end, you can follow up after interviews confidently and politely, both when the outcome is positive and when it is not. |
| Lesson 12. Performing in a Full Mock English Interview |
| The final lesson brings everything together in realistic practice. You take part in one or more full mock interviews that include an opening, small talk, your self-introduction, common and behavioural questions, explanations of your work, a difficult question and your own questions for the interviewer. Before the role play, you quickly review your key phrases, STAR stories and favourite examples using checklists from earlier lessons. During the mock interview, you focus on speaking clearly, using signposting language and applying the tone and body language strategies you have practised. After each interview, you reflect using a simple rubric: what went well, what felt difficult and which answers you want to improve. If possible, you record the interview and watch it back to notice details. By the end, you have concrete experience of a complete English job interview and a clear action plan for your next real one. |
