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Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Identify the main point in a message.
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Organize ideas in a logical order (main idea → supporting points → example).
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Communicate clearly using structured examples.
Exercise 1
Useful Expressions
Direction: Read the useful expressions with your tutor.
Exercise 2
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
Typical day
Meaning:
A regular or normal workday
- Can you describe what a typical day looks like in this role?
Career development
Meaning:
Opportunities to learn and grow in your job
- I’m interested in companies that support career development.
Team goals
Meaning:
Objectives the group is working toward
- What are the current team goals for this department?
Interview process
Meaning:
The steps the company follows to hire someone
- What does the rest of the interview process look like?
Exercise 3
Practice
Exercise 4
Business Dialogue
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Word Bank:
Interview process
Career development
Team goals
Typical day
Situation: Tania just finished answering the main interview questions.
Interviewer
That’s all the questions I have. Do you have any for me?
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Tania
Yes, I’d love to know—what does a ______ day look like in this role?
Interviewer
It’s fast-paced but rewarding. Any other questions?
Tania
Yes. How do you ______ employee learning and career ______?
Interviewer
We have mentoring and training programs.
Tania
Great! What are the current ______ for the ______?
Interviewer
We’re working on expanding to new markets.
Tania
And finally, what are the next ______ in the interview ______?
Exercise 5
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud
"Asking Questions in an Interview"
Do:
Ask questions that show real interest
Focus on the company, team, and job responsibilities
Prepare 2–3 questions ahead of time
Listen carefully and build on what the interviewer said
Don’t:
Say “No, I don’t have any questions”
Ask only about salary or time off
Ask questions that were already answered
Talk too much or interrupt
Listening Practice
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Exercise 6
Discussion
Discuss these questions to practice speaking and share experiences.
Self-Reflection
Discuss these questions with your tutor:
1. Why do you think it's important to ask questions in an interview?
2. What questions have you asked in past interviews?
3. How do good questions help you learn about the company?
4. What question would you ask about team culture or daily tasks?
5. How can you prepare questions before the interview?
