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Exercise 1
Useful Expressions
Direction: Read the useful expressions with your tutor.
One of my key strengths is being highly organized and efficient.
I’m a good communicator and work well in teams.
I’m responsible and can handle tasks independently.
I enjoy solving problems and staying calm under pressure.
Exercise 2
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
Organized
Meaning:
Able to plan and manage tasks well
- I’m very organized and always meet deadlines.
Responsible
Meaning:
Trustworthy and dependable
- I’m responsible and can be trusted with important tasks.
Problem-solving
Meaning:
Good at identifying and fixing problems
- I have strong problem-solving skills, especially under pressure.
Communicative
Meaning:
Able to express ideas clearly
- I’m communicative and share information effectively with my team.
Exercise 3
Practice
Match each strength with the most appropriate job scenario:
To plan events well, you need to be __________.
organized,
communicative,
problem-solving,
responsible,
In customer support, be __________ to explain clearly.
problem-solving
responsible,
organized,
communicative
Fixing technical issues needs __________ skills.
organized,
problem-solving,
communicative,
responsible,
Handling reports and contracts requires being __________.
communicative,
organized,
problem-solving,
responsible,
Exercise 4
Business Dialogue
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Word Bank:
Communicative
Responsible
Problem-solving
Organized
Situation: Nia is applying for an administrative assistant role.
Interviewer
Word Bank: problem-solving, responsible, independent, calm, strengths, organized, communicator, pressure,
What are your main _______?
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Nia
Word Bank: problem-solving, responsible, independent, calm, strengths, organized, communicator, pressure,
I’m very _______, a strong _______ and good at working under _______.
Interviewer
Word Bank: problem-solving, responsible, independent, calm, strengths, organized, communicator, pressure,
Can you give an example from your experience?
Nia
Word Bank: problem-solving, responsible, independent, calm, strengths, organized, communicator, pressure,
In my last job, I managed scheduling and resolved last-minute issues.
Interviewer
Word Bank: problem-solving, responsible, independent, calm, strengths, organized, communicator, pressure,
How did you handle those situations?
Nia
Word Bank: problem-solving, responsible, independent, calm, strengths, organized, communicator, pressure,
I stayed _______ and used my _______ skills to solve the problems quickly.
Interviewer
Word Bank: problem-solving, responsible, independent, calm, strengths, organized, communicator, pressure,
Do you prefer working in teams or independently?
Nia
Word Bank: problem-solving, responsible, independent, calm, strengths, organized, communicator, pressure,
I’m both a team player and _______. I’m also very _______ when it comes to deadlines.
Exercise 5
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud
"How to Talk About Your Strengths"
Do:
Choose 2–3 strengths relevant to the job
Give a short explanation or example
Use professional language
Stay confident and polite
Don’t:
List too many random adjectives
Be too general (e.g., “I’m just good at everything”)
Say something unrealistic or untrue
Talk about strengths that don’t relate to the job
Listening Practice
What are your greatest strengths?
1. What strengths does Nia mention first?
A. Being creative and outgoing
B. Being organized and dependable
2. What task did Nia handle at her previous job?
A. Designing marketing campaigns
B. Managing schedules and coordinating with departments
3. How does Nia handle difficult situations?
A. She avoids pressure
B. She communicates well and solves problems efficiently
Exercise 6
Discussion
Discuss these questions to practice speaking and share experiences.
Practice Scenario – Mock Interview
Objective: Practice giving confident answers about your strengths
Instructions: You are applying for your dream job. Choose a role (e.g., Customer Service Agent, Graphic Designer, Sales Manager).
Interview Questions
1. What are your main strengths?
2. Can you give an example of one of your strengths in action?
3. How do your strengths help you in a team?
4. What do you do when things get stressful?
5. How do you continue improving your skills?
Let’s Talk – Self-Reflection
Discuss these questions with your tutor:
1. What are your top three strengths?
2. Which of your strengths do you use the most at work or school?
3. How have your strengths helped you in a difficult situation?
4. How do you talk about your strengths without sounding arrogant?
5. What’s one strength you want to improve this year?
