Pratique du Shadowing: How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" in English Job Interview | Interview Tips | English Practice - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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How to answer Tell Me About Yourself in English Job Interview.
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The most common interview question is, Tell Me About Yourself.
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Here is the simple answer.
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First, say your name.
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My name is Sarah.
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Second, what you do.
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I am a teacher.
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Third, one skill.
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I love helping people.
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That is it.
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Three sentences.
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Practice at home and you will sound professional and confident.

About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on how to effectively respond to the common interview question, "Tell me about yourself." As an English learner, you will practice formulating a concise and engaging response that showcases your identity, profession, and a key personal skill or trait. By mastering this response, you will not only enhance your job interview skills but also improve your overall spoken English, essential for both the IELTS speaking practice and real-life conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • My name is... - Use this to introduce yourself.
  • I am a... - Follow this phrase to mention your profession.
  • I love... - Use this to express a passion or skill.
  • Professional - Relating to your career, which adds credibility during interviews.
  • Confident - Important quality to convey through your speech.
  • Three sentences - A guideline for the structure of your response.
  • Engaging - Describe how your answer should resonate with the interviewer.
  • Concise - Highlighting the importance of brevity in your answer.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this lesson, consider using the shadowing technique. This strategy involves listening to the provided video multiple times and then repeating what you hear. Start by watching the video at normal speed to grasp the pronunciation and intonation. Then, slow down your playback to focus on mimicking each phrase accurately.

To effectively shadow speech, pause the video after each sentence and repeat it aloud. This will help you practice your pronunciation and rhythm. Pay attention to the speaker's tone; aiming to achieve a similar tone will help you sound more natural and confident in your interviews.

To integrate this practice into your routine, dedicate a few minutes each day to learn English with YouTube. You can even record yourself practicing your response and listen to it afterward for self-assessment. By consistently practicing, you will improve your fluency and become more comfortable with your speaking skills, particularly in high-pressure situations like job interviews.

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.

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