Common Interview Questions
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Level:
Intermediate & higher -
Estimated classroom time:
120 min
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Price:
$15.00
What you get
This intermediate and upper-intermediate ESL workbook helps students tackle some of the most difficult and frequently asked client interview questions with clarity and confidence. Learners explore structured answer strategies, analyze model responses, and practice using natural, persuasive language to highlight their strengths, experiences, and mindset.
This lesson equips learners with natural, business-relevant language to navigate tough interview questions. Expressions like “think on your feet,” “play to your strengths,” “stay ahead of the curve,” “roll up your sleeves,” and “strike the right balance” help students present themselves as proactive, competent, and adaptable professionals. These phrases elevate their responses and make them stand out in high-stakes interview settings.
✅ Warm-up discussion
✅ Interview question categorization
✅ Listening task (introducing a structured strategy for answering behavioral questions)
✅ Paired speaking practice (answering the most common interview questions)
✅ Listening activity (comparing model answers to common interview questions)
✅ Vocabulary matching task (practicing the most common idioms and expressions used in interviews)
✅ Reading and vocabulary task (students match idioms to speaker profiles)
✅ Mock interview practice
✅ Self-reflection and summary