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This is your Everyday English class.
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Hello!
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Welcome to English Cactus.
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My name is Brian.
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And my name is Anna.
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This podcast will help you practice your English in a fun and natural way,
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improving your listening skills.
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Have you ever had a job interview and then felt nervous talking to your family or friends about it?
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Maybe people asked, how did it go?
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And suddenly, you didn't know what to say in English.
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Or maybe you started thinking too much after the interview.
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Did I say the right thing?
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Was my English good enough?
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Here's something important.
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You do not need perfect English to talk about real-life situations.
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Many people believe they must speak difficult English to sound confident.
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But actually, simple English can be powerful.
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In today's episode, you will learn useful and natural English expressions for talking to your friends and family about a job interview.
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Don't worry if you don't understand everything the first time.
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Just relax, listen carefully, and enjoy the conversation.
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After the dialogue, we'll explain useful phrases,
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vocabulary, and cultural tips to help you understand everything more easily.
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So grab your coffee, relax, and let's begin.
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And before we start, don't forget to subscribe to the channel.
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Your support is really important to us,
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and you won't miss any new episodes.
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Also, leave a comment and tell us, where are you from? love to know.
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Hey Sophie, are you busy?
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Not really.
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Come in.
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You look nervous.
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What happened?
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I just came back from a job interview.
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Really?
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Wow, that's exciting.
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Sit down and tell me everything.
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How did it go?
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Honestly, I don't know.
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I think it went okay,
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but I was really nervous.
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That's completely normal.
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Job interviews can feel scary sometimes.
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Yeah.
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Before the interview, my hands were cold and my heart was beating so fast.
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Oh, no. But you went anyway,
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and that already shows confidence.
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I guess so.
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I kept saying to myself, keep going.
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You can do this.
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That's good.
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Positive words help a lot.
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I tried my best.
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So what job was it for again?
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A customer service position at a company downtown.
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Nice.
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That sounds like a good opportunity.
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I hope so.
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So tell me, what happened first?
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I arrived early, about 15 minutes early.
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Smart move.
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Being early is always better than being late.
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Exactly.
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Then the manager came and said, Hi, Daniel.
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Thanks for coming today.
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And what did you say?
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I said, Thank you for having me.
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Very professional.
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Good job.
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Thanks.
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Then we sat down and she started asking questions.
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Like what?
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First, she asked, can you tell me about yourself?
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Oh wow, that question again.
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Interviewers love that question.
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I know.
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I practiced before, but suddenly my mind went blank.
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That happens.
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What did you say?
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I said, my name is Daniel.
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I enjoy helping people, learning new things, and working with others.
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That sounds great.
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Short, simple, and clear.
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Really?
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Of course.
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You don't need complicated words.
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Then she asked about my experience.
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What did you tell her?
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I talked about my old bookstore job.
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Oh, right.
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You worked there last year.
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Yeah.
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I said, I helped customers,
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answered questions, and worked with my team.
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Perfect answer.
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Then came the hard question.
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Uh-oh.
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Which one?
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What is your biggest weakness?
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Oh, I hate that question.
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Me too.
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I didn't know what to say.
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So, what happened?
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I said, sometimes I feel nervous in new situations,
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but I always try to improve.
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Daniel, that's actually a really smart answer.
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You think so?
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Yes.
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You were honest, but you also showed growth.
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That makes me feel better.
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Good.
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What else did they ask?
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They asked, why do you want this job?
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Another classic interview question.
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I said, I enjoy helping people and I want to grow professionally.
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Nice answer again.
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Thanks.
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But honestly, after the interview,
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I started thinking too much.
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What do you mean?
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I kept thinking, did I talk too fast?
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Did I say something wrong?
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That's very normal after interviews.
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People often remember only the mistakes.
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Exactly.
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But tell me this.
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Did the interviewer smile?
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Yeah, she smiled a lot.
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Did she seem interested?
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I think so.
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She even wrote notes.
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That sounds positive to me.
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I hope you're right.
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Remember something important.
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Interviews are not about perfection.
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What do you mean?
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Companies want real people, friendly people,
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honest people, people who want to learn.
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That actually helps.
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Good.
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And every interview teaches you something new.
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True.
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Keep practicing English, too.
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It can really help in future interviews.
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Definitely.
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I don't know how to answer questions in English.
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That's okay.
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Study English every day.
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Little by little, you improve.
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I'm trying.
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And you're doing great.
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Thanks, Sophie.
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That means a lot.
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No problem.
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So, did you ask any questions?
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Sorry, did you say ask questions?
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Yeah.
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At the end, interviewers sometimes ask,
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do you have any questions for us?
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Oh, yes.
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She asked me that.
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And?
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I asked, what does a normal workday look like?
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Wow, good question.
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Really?
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Absolutely.
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It shows interest.
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I almost said no questions because I felt nervous.
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I'm glad you didn't.
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Me too.
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So when will you hear back?
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Next week.
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Waiting is always the hardest part.
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Tell me about it.
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Did your family already ask about the interview?
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Oh, yes.
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My mom asked a million questions.
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Like what?
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How did it go?
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Do you think you got the job?
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What did you say?
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Sounds like family.
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Exactly.
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I didn't know what to say.
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Sometimes simple answers are best.
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Like what?
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You can say, I think it went well,
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but now I have to wait.
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That sounds calm.
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Exactly.
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Or, I was nervous, but I tried my best.
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I like that.
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And what about your dad?
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He asked if I was confident.
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What did you say?
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I said, maybe.
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Oh, no. Next time, say,
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I think I did okay.
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That sounds much better.
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Confidence matters.
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My little brother asked if I was going to become rich.
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No way.
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I said, let's get the job first.
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That's funny.
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Honestly, talking to family about interviews feels stressful sometimes.
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Why?
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Because everyone wants details.
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That's true.
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But remember, they care about you.
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Yeah, I know.
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Friends can help too.
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Really?
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Sure.
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You can practice interview questions together.
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Like role playing?
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Exactly.
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That sounds useful.
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It is.
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We can even practice together before your next interview.
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Really?
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You would do that?
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Sure thing.
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It's on me.
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Wait, what does that mean?
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It means I'll help you for free.
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Oh, got it.
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We can practice simple questions like, Tell me about yourself.
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What are your strengths?
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Why should we hire you?
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I need that.
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And remember, speaking slowly is okay.
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Really?
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Of course.
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Slow and clear is better than fast and confusing.
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Good point.
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Confidence grows with practice.
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I want more confidence.
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You'll get there.
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Learn something new every day.
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I'll try.
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No, say it with confidence.
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Okay, I will.
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That's the spirit.
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Thanks for listening.
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Anytime.
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I actually feel better now.
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Good.
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And remember, one interview does not decide your future.
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Wow.
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I needed to hear that.
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Keep going.
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Keep learning.
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Don't give up.
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I won't.
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And if you get the job, dinner is on you.
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Deal.
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But if you don't...
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Yeah?
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We keep practicing and try again.
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That sounds fair.
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Because you're doing great.
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Thanks, Sophie.
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Anytime, Daniel.
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Wow, that was such a nice story.
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Daniel was nervous about his interview,
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and Sophie really helped him feel better.
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Exactly.
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And before we begin, we want to say something important.
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We work hard to bring you free English lessons
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and useful podcasts to help your English improve in a fun and natural way.
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Thank you so much for being here with us.
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And now, let's break down the story together.
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Don't worry if you didn't understand everything the first time.
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We are going to explain useful phrases, vocabulary, and cultural tips.
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After this, the dialogue will feel much easier to understand.
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Let's start with some of the most useful phrases from the dialogue.
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We will explain what happened,
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why the characters said those things,
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and how you can use these expressions in real life.
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Phrase 1.
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I just came back from a job interview.
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Daniel said, I just came back from a job interview.
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This is a super useful sentence because people often talk about experiences they just had.
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The expression, just came back, means you returned recently.
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For example, I just came back from school.
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I just came back from the supermarket.
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I just came back from work.
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This phrase sounds natural and common in everyday English.
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Exactly.
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And notice how Daniel was telling Sophie something important that happened recently.
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If you had a job interview,
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you could say, I just came back from my interview.
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Or even, I just finished my interview.
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Both sound very natural.
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Phrase two.
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I think it went okay.
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Daniel said, I think it went okay.
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This is very useful when you are not completely sure about something.
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Maybe your test was okay.
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Maybe your presentation was okay.
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Maybe your interview was okay.
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You can say, I think it went well,
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or I think it went okay.
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The difference?
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Went well sounds more positive.
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Yes, and this is also a polite way to answer questions from family or friends.
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Imagine someone asks, how was your interview?
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You can answer, I think it went okay.
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Simple, honest, and natural.
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Phrase three, can you tell me about yourself?
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One very important interview question was,
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can you tell me about yourself?
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This is probably one of the most common job interview questions in English.
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But here is something important.
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The interviewer usually does not want your whole life story.
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You do not need to say,
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I was born in, usually they want to know your personality,
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your experience, your strengths, and your goals.
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For example, I enjoy helping people,
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learning new things, and working with the team.
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Simple English is powerful English.
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Exactly.
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Many English learners think they need difficult vocabulary to sound smart.
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Not true.
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Clear English is better than complicated English.
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If you feel nervous, keep your answers simple.
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That can actually make you sound more confident.
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Phrase four, I always try to improve.
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Daniel said, sometimes I feel nervous in new situations,
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but I always try to improve.
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This sentence is excellent because Daniel talked about a weakness in a positive way.
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Everyone has weaknesses.
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Maybe you were shy.
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Maybe you get nervous.
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Maybe you speak slowly.
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The important thing is showing growth.
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For example, I make mistakes,
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but I always try to learn.
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Or, my English is not perfect,
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but I practice every day.
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And that is a great message for English students, too.
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Don't wait to be perfect.
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Keep going.
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Study English every day.
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Learn something new, little by little.
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You're doing great.
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Phrase 5.
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Do you have any questions for us?
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Near the end of the interview,
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the manager asked, Do you have any questions for us?
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This happens very often in interviews.
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And here's an important tip.
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Don't say no questions.
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Try asking something simple.
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For example, what does a normal workday look like?
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Or what do you enjoy about working here?
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These questions show interest.
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Exactly.
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Asking questions can make you sound more professional and interested in the job.
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And don't worry if your English is simple.
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Simple questions work perfectly.
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Phrase 6.
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I think it went well,
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but now I have to wait.
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Sophie gave Daniel a useful answer for talking with family.
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I think it went well,
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but now I have to wait.
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This sentence is useful because many people ask too many questions after interviews.
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Family members care about you,
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but sometimes the pressure feels stressful.
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This answer sounds calm and confident.
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Yes, and you don't need to explain every little detail.
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You can simply say, I was nervous,
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but I tried my best.
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That sounds natural and honest.
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And remember, trying your best already matters.
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Great job so far.
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Now let's talk about important vocabulary from today's topic.
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These are words every English learner should know when talking about jobs and interviews.
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1. Interview Interview is a word very important.
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An interview is a meeting where a company asks questions before hiring someone.
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Example, I have a job interview tomorrow.
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You can also say, my interview went well.
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The opposite situation sometimes, people say,
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I didn't get the job.
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That happens too, and it's okay.
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Keep practicing.
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2. Nervous.
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Daniel felt nervous.
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Nervous means worried, stressed,
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or uncomfortable example I feel nervous before speaking English a similar
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word is anxious the opposite is calm example try to stay calm three confidence confidence is believing in yourself even
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if your English is not perfect confidence helps a lot example she spoke with confidence little practice every day builds confidence.
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4. Experience.
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Experience means things you already did before.
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For example, I have experience helping customers.
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You can have work experience, life experience, learning experience.
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5. Strength.
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A strength is something you do well.
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For example, I am organized.
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I work well with people.
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Those are strengths.
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6. Weakness.
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A weakness is something difficult for you.
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But remember, in interviews, try to show improvement too.
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For example, sometimes I feel nervous, but I am improving.
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Last word, practice.
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Great job staying with us.
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Now we're going to give you some simple sentence models
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that you can use in real life when talking about a job interview with your family or friends.
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Don't worry about making perfect sentences.
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The goal is communication.
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Simple English works really well.
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And remember, if you feel nervous,
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short and clear sentences are your best friend.
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Talking about your job interview.
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Let's start with some easy sentences you can use after an interview.
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You can say, I just finished my job interview.
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Very simple and natural.
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You can also say, I just came back from my interview.
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Both are common in everyday English.
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If someone asks, how did it go?
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This is one of the most common questions family and friends ask.
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Try these answers.
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I think it went okay.
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Or, I think it went well.
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If you feel unsure, you can say,
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I'm not sure, but I tried my best.
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That sounds honest and confident.
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Talking about feeling nervous.
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Many people feel nervous before interviews.
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You can say, I was very nervous,
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or I felt nervous, but I stayed calm.
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Another useful sentence is, I was nervous at first,
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but then I felt better.
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That sounds very natural.
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Talking about the questions, maybe your friend asks, what did they ask?
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You can answer, they asked about myself,
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or they asked about my experience.
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Simple and easy.
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You can also say, they asked,
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great job staying with us.
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Now we're going to give you some simple sentence models
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that you can use in real life when talking about a job interview with your family or friends.
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Don't worry about making perfect sentences.
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The goal is communication.
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Simple English works really well.
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And remember, if you feel nervous,
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short and clear sentences are your best friend.
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Talking about your job interview Let's start with some easy sentences you can use after an interview.
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You can say, I just finished my job interview.
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Very simple and natural.
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You can also say, I just came back from my interview.
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Both are common in everyday English.
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If someone asks, how did it go?
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This is one of the most common questions family and friends ask.
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Try these answers.
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I think it went okay.
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Or I think it went well.
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If you feel unsure, you can say,
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I'm not sure, but I tried my best.
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That sounds honest and confident.
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Talking about feeling nervous.
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Many people feel nervous before interviews.
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You can say, I was very nervous.
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Or, I felt nervous, but I stayed calm.
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Another useful sentence is, I was nervous at first,
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but then I felt better.
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That sounds very natural.
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Talking about the questions.
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Maybe your friend asks, what did they ask?
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You can answer, they asked about myself.
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Or, they asked about my experience.
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Simple and easy.
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You can also say, they asked why I wanted the job.
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Very useful sentence for real situations.
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Wow, today we learned so many useful things.
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That's right.
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We talked about how to speak in English after a job interview,
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how to tell your friends and family about it,
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and how to feel more confident using simple English.
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So let us ask you something.
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Have you ever had a job interview that made you nervous?
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Or maybe you want a better job but feel afraid to speak English.
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Here's a challenge for you.
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This week, try practicing just three simple sentences about a job interview in English.
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Speak in front of a mirror.
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Practice with a friend.
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Or even talk to yourself for five minutes in English.
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Because your English will not improve by waiting.
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It improves when you practice.
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If you enjoyed this episode,
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don't forget to subscribe to the channel so you don't miss our next English lessons.
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And share this podcast with a friend or family member who is also learning English.
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Also, tell us in the comments,
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what would you say after a job interview?
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We would love to read your answer.
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Take care!
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Keep practicing!
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Keep improving!
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And we'll see you in the next episode of English Cactus.
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