Shadowing Practice: TIẾNG ANH PHỎNG VẤN XIN VIỆC: 30 CÂU TRẢ LỜI HAY NHẤT - Khóa học tiếng Anh cho người đi làm - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello everyone, I'm Lucas from Langmaster Learning System.
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Today I will give you some useful tips for an interview.
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Before starting, please hit that subscribe button.
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Let's go!
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Tell me about yourself.
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First, you should show your thankfulness, then introduce yourself by saying, Thank you for meeting with me today.
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My name is Lucas.
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I'm 26 years old.
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I graduated from U of M, where I majored in business.
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I have always been interested in language and teaching,
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which was why I chose to follow this career path.
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Avoid saying the following.
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I have a brother and a sister.
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I love watching movies and listening to music.
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What are your strengths?
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When you talk about your strengths, use these phrases. To be punctual.
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I'm a punctual person.
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I always arrive early and complete my work on time.
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To be a team player I consider myself to be a team player.
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I find that it's much easier to achieve something when everyone works together and communicates well.
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To be proactive I'm proactive.
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It's important to be proactive and responsible for your own actions. To keep your cool.
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I can keep my cool and I don't allow the pressure to get to me,
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which helps me achieve all my goals and remain focused.
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What are your weaknesses?
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This question doesn't focus on what you cannot do.
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Employers want to see how you try to fix your imperfections and your self-perception level.
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Here is what you should try.
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I am sometimes slower in completing my tasks compared to others because I really want to get things right.
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I will double or sometimes triple check documents and files to make sure everything is accurate.
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Or, I have created a time management system
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which allows me to list all my duties and organize my deadlines
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so I have a clear idea of what I need to do.
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Tell us about your working experience.
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For this question, you should talk about your experience, skills, and knowledge.
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I've been working as a teacher assistant at an English center for two years.
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My duties include assisting teachers and preparing lesson plans.
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Why did you leave your last job?
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When asked this question, you should avoid saying anything negative about your previous employer or workplace.
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Here are some responses you can say.
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I'm looking for new challenges.
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I feel I wasn't able to show my talents.
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I'm looking for a job that suits my qualifications.
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I'm looking for a job where I can grow with the company.
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What do you expect from your manager?
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The most important thing I want from my manager is constructive feedback, so I know where I need to improve.
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I want to continually grow, and having a good manager will help me achieve my goals.
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Where do you see yourself five years from now?
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This question is for the employer to see what your goals are.
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Of course, it should be related to your work, not your personal life.
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So avoid talking about family.
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You should say, by then I will have, I would have liked to,
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improve my skills, become more independent in what I do and more productive.
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Achieved a higher position.
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Become a team leader.
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What kind of salary do you expect?
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Before attending the interview, you need to research the average salary for the position you are applying for.
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Don't say I don't know, because that makes you sound unprepared.
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Be confident and state your price.
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Not too little or not too high.
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Do you have any questions for us?
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Don't think of this as a formality to finish the interview.
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They're not being polite.
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They want you to speak your mind.
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This is your last chance to impress the employers.
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Ask some questions like these.
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Do you have any examples of projects that I would be working on if I were offered the job?
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What is the typical day for this position?
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Does the company offer in-house training to staff?
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Avoid saying the following.
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What kind of work does your company do?
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How much vacation time do I get each year?
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That's all for today.
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I hope you learned something new after today.
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Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel.
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In case you want to know more about our English course, please leave your phone number and email address in the comment box below.
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One more time, I'm Lucas from Langmaster Learning System.
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Bye bye!
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Thank you.

Why practice speaking with this video?

This video is an excellent resource for anyone preparing for a job interview in English. The speaker, Lucas, provides insightful examples of how to respond to common interview questions, which not only helps you understand the expected answers but also improves your speaking skills. By practicing with this video, you can shadow speak along with Lucas, mimicking his responses to enhance your fluency and confidence. Using the shadowing technique allows you to internalize the natural rhythm and tone of professional conversation, thereby improving your IELTS speaking practice.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, several key phrases and grammatical structures emerge that are vital for effective communication during interviews. Here are a few examples:

  • Introducing yourself: "Thank you for meeting with me today. My name is..." This structure sets a professional tone and demonstrates politeness, which is crucial in formal settings.
  • Talking about strengths: "I consider myself to be a team player." This expression is useful for illustrating your qualities concisely and positively, and it employs a simple present tense structure that conveys confidence.
  • Discussing weaknesses: "I am sometimes slower in completing my tasks..." Here, the speaker uses the present continuous tense, which helps show a current, ongoing effort to improve, a narrative employers find appealing.
  • Future aspirations: "Where do you see yourself five years from now?" This question format is essential as it encourages aspirational thinking, showcasing your career goals and motivation.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing speaking, it’s important to pay attention to certain words and phrases that may pose pronunciation challenges:

  • Proactive: This word is not only important for interviews but often mispronounced. Focus on breaking it down: "pro-ac-tive."
  • Punctual: Many learners struggle with the 'ct' in the middle. Practice saying it slowly to ensure clarity.
  • Strengths: The 'th' sound can be tricky for non-native speakers. Ensure you place your tongue correctly between your teeth to pronounce it clearly.

By engaging in shadow speaks of these phrases, you’ll find it easier to avoid common pronunciation traps, making you a more effective communicator. Use the shadowspeak method while replicating Lucas to enhance your delivery and build confidence in your speaking skills.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.