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Streetwise English

SWE55 Metro Subway Underground (Easy English Level)

Job interviews in a foreign language are tough.  I know it - I've interviewed for jobs in my second language, Spanish.  Today, we're going to talk about something I've seen over and over in my coaching work, helping candidates prepare for job interviews - the strategy of saying more by saying less.  

It might seem counterintuitive, but avoid having an answer that sounds desperate by limiting your details! 

Confident English Interview Podcast

How to Say More by Saying Less in a Job Interview

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE IN THE LAST YEAR? - Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.
ARE YOU A TEAM PLAYER? - You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.
WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY TOWARDS WORK? - The interviewer is not looking for a long or complicated answer here. Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That's the type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the organisation.

All Ways Business

3 Interview Questions (2)

In this episode I read a passage from the book risky business for listening practice.

Books for Bilinguals

Risky buisness pt. I

If you want to achieve a band score six in IELTS you must show the ability to talk openly and freely. You are allowed to make mistakes and are not expected to speak perfect English. It is OK to hesitate, repeat yourself, or correct yourself if you think you have made a mistake. You will be able to use a range of connecting words.

Let’s look at those three skills in detail. First, let’s consider connecting words. connecting words are used to organize thoughts into words. For example, when we speak, we might say “Well, I really like to go swimming. But…I’m not very good at it. I mean, I like swimming but… I’d really like to have lessons. What connecting words did I use? Listen again: “Well, I really like to go swimming. But…I’m not very good at it. I mean, I like swimming but… You know, I’d really like to have lessons.” 
Did you hear the words well, however, and you know? These are connecting words. So, in your IELTS speaking, be sure to use connecting words. I have to admit, connecting words are not always used, because students don’t know too many.  To be honest, I think all students should practice using them. I’ve always believed that connecting words are a fantastic way to make sure you get a good speaking score in IELTS.

Did you hear three more connecting words? What were they? Correct: I have to admit, and to be honest, and I’ve always believed. Next time you have a conversation with your teacher, be sure to use To be honest, I have to admit and I’ve always thought. To be honest, I hope you choose me as your teacher. I have to admit, I enjoy teaching English. I’ve always believed that pratice makes perfect. See you! 


IELTS Speaking Practice

CONNECTING WORDS

You should hear about these weird jobs, nothing like your daily work! Definitely special jobs, interesting and sometimes scary.
>> Which of these jobs would you be willing to do?
Comment below!

5-minute English Tea Time

ep8. Weird Jobs that Actually Exist!

Welcome to Story Time with Voce, a podcast where storytelling meets language learning! Join me as I read captivating short stories and fables, pausing to explain key vocabulary and expressions to help you improve your English. This is an introductory clip, look out for new episodes. Coming soon!

Story Time with Voce

"فَن اللَامُبَالَاة" أُسْلُوب حَياة يْشَجِّع عَلى التَرْكِيزْ على الأُمُور المُهِمِّة فِي الحَيَاة وتَجَاهُل التَفَاصِيل اللي مَا تِضِيف قِيمَة حَقِيقِيَة.
هَذَا الفَن يِسَاعِدَك للتَخَلُّص مِن القَلَق والتَوَتُر النَاتِجْ عَن مُحَاوَلَة إِرْضَاء النَاس أو السَعِي بِإِتِجَاه الكَمَال.
يِعْتَمِد فَن اللامبالاة عَلَى فِكْرَة إِنُّو تِقْبَل الحَيَاة بِكُلْشَي فِيهَا مِن تَحَدِيَات وصُعُوبَات والتَرْكِيز عَلَى الأشْيَاء المُمْكِن تَغيِيرَهَا وتَحْسِينَهَا.
يُعْتَبَر هَذَا الفَن وَسِيلَة لتَقْوِيَة الصِحَة النَفْسِيَة مِن خِلَال تَقْلِيل الضُغُوطَات الإِجْتِمَاعِيَة والشَخْصِيَة.
كَمَان يْشَجِع عَلَى فِهْم إِنُو السَعَادَة والرِضَا يِجُوا مِن جُوَّا ومُو مِن المُحَاوَلَات المُسْتَمِرَة لِتَحْقِيق تَوَقُعَاتْ الآخَرِين.
يِسَاهِم بِبِنَاء شَخْصِيَة قَويَة ومُسْتَقِلَة وقَادِرَة إِنُو تَاخُذ قََرَارَات صَحِيحَة.

"The Art of not caring" is a lifestyle that encourages focus on the important things in life and ignoring the details that do not add real value. 
This art helps you get rid of anxiety and stress caused by trying to satisfy people or seeking towards perfection.
The Art of not caring relies on the idea that you accept life with all its challenges and difficulties and focus on the things that can be changed and improved.
This art is considered a means to strengthen mental health by reducing social and personal stresses.
It also encourages the understanding that happiness and satisfaction come from within and not from constantly trying to meet other people's expectations.
It contributes to building a strong, independent personality capable of making sound decisions.

Gulf Dialect (Level 2)

فن اللامبالاة / The art of not caring ✋

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