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Mr. Davis is ready to interview you now.
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Thank you.
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Hello, Mr. Torres.
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Hello.
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Nice to meet you.
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I'm Tom Davis, the manager of LCI Software.
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Nice to meet you, Mr. Davis.
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First, I'd like to congratulate you on passing our aptitude test.
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You did very well.
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Thank you.
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So, how did you hear about this job?
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I saw an advertisement online.
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I clicked on it and it brought me to your company's website where I applied for it.
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Makes sense.
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What do you know about our company so far?
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I've read on your website that for over 10 years,
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LCI Software has delivered professional services on software development projects for clients all over the world.
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I can tell from the pictures and client testimonials on the website that you do great quality work.
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Yes, we always try to do quality work.
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The software products we build help many brands transform their businesses.
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So, tell me about yourself.
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I completed a bachelor's degree in environmental biology and a master's degree in environmental informatics.
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I managed to get a job in the environmental engineering industry.
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But I soon realized I wasn't cut out for that job and decided to move to a different industry.
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I decided to take the path of a software developer.
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Wow!
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What determined you to make such a bold career shift?
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I've had a great enthusiasm for technology since an early age.
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I've always loved computers and gadgets and enjoyed building them and taking them apart.
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I took online courses endorsed by high-profile universities and studied how to code.
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I have a few official software certificates.
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I started by building websites for people I knew.
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It helped me build a portfolio of projects.
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I got my first iOS development job at a software agency called Tech Services.
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I had the opportunity to learn more about the software building process there.
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But since there were not too many projects at that agency,
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after two years I decided to look for another job.
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I soon started to work at an international start-up company, Soft Solutions.
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It was a good chance to join a team.
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I've been able to use my training and experience fully at this company.
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I gained experience in many things like teamwork,
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time management, and quick decision making.
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How long have you been working for Soft Solutions?
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I've been working there for three years.
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Why do you want to leave that job?
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I'm looking for a company where I can contribute more and grow.
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I'm ready to take the next step of my career.
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What exactly made you apply for this job at our company?
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I can see that your company has much future growth potential.
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I would love to grow my career at a company that has a great reputation in the software industry.
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What are your strengths?
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My strengths are persistence and courage.
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I give my all to achieve my goals,
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in spite of any hardships I might encounter along the way.
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I have a hardworking nature.
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I am always looking for ways to improve and grow.
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I'm also a great team player.
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Can you provide an example of how you acted as a team player?
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I always tried to help my teammates complete their tasks if I had completed mine.
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Whenever someone needed to leave earlier,
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I would offer to cover for them.
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I'm willing to do whatever it takes for the team or company to succeed.
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Great.
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So, what would you do if you didn't get on with someone on your team?
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I would try to sort things out in a calm and rational manner.
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I would do my best to get on with that person for the sake of the team.
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What are your weaknesses?
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I can be a bit too straightforward at times and sometimes that hurts people.
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But I'm working on this and try to stop myself from being overly direct.
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Where do you see yourself in five years?
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In five years, I'd like to be seen as someone with deep expertise in software development.
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I hope to be offered the opportunity to take the lead on some projects.
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There are definitely promotion opportunities at our company.
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depending on your achievements and expertise.
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Do you work well under pressure?
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Usually, I don't panic and manage to maintain self-control.
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There were many tight deadlines and stressful situations at my previous jobs.
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I always put in extra hours and did my best in meeting the needs of the clients.
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I've always delivered high quality work and respected my deadlines.
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Interesting.
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Can you tell me about a recent accomplishment or success you had?
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I was part of the team that built the Lewis Kitchen app.
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With this app, it's easy to order your favorites,
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even when you're on the go.
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I love creating something that people can interact with and enjoy.
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That's quite impressive, I must admit.
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Okay, thanks so much for coming in, Mr. Torres.
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It was great to meet you.
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It was great to meet you, too.
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I'll give you a call tomorrow.
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Sounds good.
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I look forward to it.
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Thank you.
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Hello?
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Hello.
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This is Tom Davis, the manager of LCI Software.
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Am I speaking to Mark Torres?
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Yes, this is Mark Torres speaking.
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Great!
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I'm calling to inform you that your interview was successful,
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and I'd like to offer you the job.
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Thank you so much.
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I'd love to take the job.
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When would you like me to start?
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Esta lección de conversación de nivel B2 se basa en el vídeo “Tell Me About Yourself - Job Interview”. Las palabras que más se repiten: software, Torres, Davis, projects, website. Este vídeo tiene 105 frases y 914 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 7:38. El hablante mantiene un ritmo constante de unas 120 palabras por minuto, cómodo para el shadowing. El 84 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés; conviene repasar el resto antes de empezar. 16 de sus 105 frases son preguntas, así que sirve para practicar la entonación de las preguntas y las respuestas cortas.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
Las 15 palabras más avanzadas del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| expertise sustantivo | /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/ | pericia, expertise |
| deadline sustantivo | /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ | plazo, expiración/caducidad de/del plazo |
| aptitude sustantivo | /ˈæptɪˌtud/ | aptitud, capacidad |
| gadget sustantivo | /ɡæd͡ʒ.ɪt/ | artilugio, aparato |
| hardworking adjetivo | /ˈhɑːɹdˌwɜːɹ.kɪŋ/ | trabajador, esforzado |
| informatics sustantivo | /ˌɪnfəɹˈmætɪks/ | informática |
| teamwork sustantivo | trabajo en equipo | |
| testimonial sustantivo | /tɛstɪˈmoʊni.əl/ | testimoniales, atestados |
| persistence sustantivo | /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/ | persistencia, perseverancia |
| hardship sustantivo | /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/ | sufrimiento, apuro |
| congratulate verbo | /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/ | felicitar, congratular |
| endorse verbo | /ɪnˈdoɹs/ | secundar, respaldar |
| straightforward adjetivo | /ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/ | sencillo, llano |
| overly adverbio | demasiadamente, excesivamente | |
| teammate sustantivo | /ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ | compañero (de equipo), equipero |
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| get on with verbo | hacer, realizar | |
| look forward to verbo | no ver la hora de, quedar a la espera de | |
| start up verbo | /stɑɹˈtʌp/ | encender, acender |
Frases que vale la pena repetir
Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:
- What do you know about our company so far?
- Why do you want to leave that job?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Do you work well under pressure?
- When would you like me to start?
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — una acción que empezó antes y continúa | have you been working · I've been working |
| Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahora | I've read · has delivered · I've had |
| Voz pasiva be + participio pasado — importa lo que ocurre, no quién lo hace | wasn't cut · be seen · be offered |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 22 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'm, I've, I'd. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/, accomplishment /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/, rational /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: informatics /ˌɪnfəɹˈmætɪks/, testimonial /tɛstɪˈmoʊni.əl/, congratulate /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/, accomplishment /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/, advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/
Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:
- s + consonante al inicio — sin añadir una “e” delante: straightforward /ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/, stressful /ˈstɹɛsfəl/, spite /spaɪt/
- /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/, developer /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/
- /z/ — sonora, no /s/: expertise /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/, advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/, enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como expertise, deadline, aptitude.
¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?
Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.