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Lesson 21: Job interview basics

Answer common interview questions with short, clear examples. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-16

Confident · B1 Lesson 21 of 30 · Listen · Speak · Check

1. Key phrases

Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • Thanks for having me. A friendly start to an interview.
  • I've got five years' experience in hospitality. Talk about your experience.
  • In my last job, I was responsible for… Describe your duties.
  • For example, one time… Give a real example.
  • I work well in a team. A common strength, but give an example.
  • I'm available to start in two weeks. Say when you can start.
  • Could you tell me more about the roster? Ask a question about the job.
  • Thanks for your time. I look forward to hearing from you. A polite ending.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Daniel" to take a part yourself.

3. Say it yourself

Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.

4. Quick check

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Frequently asked questions

What are useful English phrases for job interview basics?

'Thanks for having me.' (a friendly start to an interview). 'I've got five years' experience in hospitality.' (talk about your experience). 'In my last job, I was responsible for…' (describe your duties). 'For example, one time…' (give a real example).

How can I practise job interview basics in English?

Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.