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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
Educated
Meaning:
Having received a good education
- I’m a well-educated professional with a strong academic background.
Analytical
Meaning:
Able to examine and understand information
- I developed strong analytical skills during my economics studies.
Logical
Meaning:
Thinking clearly and reasonably
- My studies in engineering helped me become more logical and precise.
Curious
Meaning:
Eager to learn and understand new things
- I’ve always been curious, which led me to pursue further education.
Exercise 3
Practice
Exercise 4
Business Dialogue
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Word Bank:
Curious
Analytical
Logical
Educated
Situation: Peter is applying for a research assistant role.
Interviewer
Tell me about your _______.
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Peter
I _______ computer science at Oxford _______.
Interviewer
What did you gain from that experience?
Peter
It gave me strong _______ and practical skills in programming.
Interviewer
How do you approach learning new things?
Peter
I’m very _______, _______ in my studies, and always _______ about new ideas.
Interviewer
Can you give an example of applying those skills?
Peter
Sure! I used my logical thinking to solve complex coding problems during my projects.
Exercise 5
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud
How to answer: "Tell me about your education"
Do:
Mention the name of your course and school/university
Highlight a few skills or strengths you developed
Connect your education to the job you’re applying for
Don’t:
Say “It was boring” or “I didn’t learn much”
Be too vague — give specific examples of what you learned
Focus only on grades — mention your development as a person too
Listening Practice
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Exercise 6
Discussion
Discuss these questions to practice speaking and share experiences.
- Practice Scenario – Mock Interview
Objective: Practice explaining your academic background in a real interview setting.
Interview Questions
1. Tell me about your education.
2. What did you study and why did you choose it?
3. What did you enjoy most during your studies?
4. What challenges did you face in school, and how did you overcome them?
5. How has your education prepared you for this job?
Let’s Talk – Education Discussion
Discuss these questions with your tutor:
1. What did you study, and what did you enjoy most about it?
2. What was your biggest academic challenge?
3. How has your education helped you in your career or life?
4. If you could study something else now, what would it be?
5. Do you think formal education is still important in today’s world? Why or why not?
