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This lesson presents a problem that the student needs to solve. Read the situation, then use the content from the three sections (Reading, Listening, and Interview) to complete the final task.
By the end of the lesson, the student should be able to take part in an interview where they share information about why they moved to the local area, their family, educational background, and job.
Communication strategies:
The student should be able to take part in the interview using the strategy below:
1) answer the question
2) expand and share additional information
e.g.
A) Where are you from?
B) I'm from Tokyo, Japan. I grew up in a place called Meguro. It means "black eye" in English. It's a very nice place in the heart of Tokyo. It has some great restaurants and bars.
Words and rules:
- The student should be able to share information about their family members.
- The student should be able to describe people they know [appearance and personality].
- The student should be able to share information about their job.
- The student should be able to share information about their educational background.
Appropriateness:
Non-verbal behaviour: We usually make eye contact when interviewing someone. We usually start an interview with a handshake.
Register: When interviewing people a polite register is usually used.
Social rules: Depending on the interview, it may be OK to ask personal questions e.g. age or marital status
Cultural references: NA
Track #25
Hi. Ben here. I heard you are going to have an interview; that’s really cool. I know you are a little worried. But I’m sure you will do well.
Here are a few hints. When you are talking about your family, try to share a fun family story instead of just saying how many people are in your family. Secondly, when you mention your educational background,
try to focus on why you chose to study your major, instead of just telling them what you studied. Finally, I know you don’t really like your job, but don’t say anything bad about it in the interview. Try to focus on the good points. You don’t want people to think you are a negative person. Well, that’s all from me. Good luck, again. Call when it’s finished and let me know how it went.
The following vocabulary is included in the lesson:
1) a globe (n)
2) independent (adj)
3) service (v)
4) arrange (v)
5) a reporter (n)
6) attend (v)
7) what brought you here (exp)
8) where (relative adverb)
9) local (adj)
10) a detail (n)
Option 1:
Difficulty ★
Type: Warm up
Purpose: To make the goal of the lesson more personalized
Method: Before you start the lesson, discuss where you would like to move and why. You can use the new destination instead of Boston in the textbook.
Option 2:
Difficulty ★★
Type: Reading - Vocabulary search
Purpose: To introduce vocabulary / check comprehension
Method: After the student has read the reading activity and completed the questions, have them find the following words in the reading by listening to their definitions. The teacher reads the definition and the student needs to find the correct word. After the student has found all the words, ask the student to give you a summary of the reading. Hopefully, the student will use some of the new words in their summary.
a globe - an object that is shaped like a large ball with a map of the world on
independent - not associated with or owned by a larger business
service - to provide (someone) with something that is needed or wanted
arrange - to organize the details of something before it happens
a reporter - a person who writes news stories for a newspaper, magazine, etc., or who tells people the news on radio or television
attend - to go to and be present at (an event, meeting, etc.)
what brought you here - Why you came here
where - In which
a detail - a particular fact or piece of information about something or someone
local - located or living nearby
Option 3:
Difficulty ★★
Type: Interview - Expansion
Purpose: To make the interview more authentic and relevant to the student
Method: Before the interview discuss with the student what are some other points that they would like to get advice on during the interview e.g. Are they worried about their English level during the interview?
Option 4:
Difficulty ★★
Type: Task - Role-play
Purpose: To increase fluency and confidence
Method: After you have completed the task role-play one time. Give the student some feedback and
then do it again. Time permitting, you are welcome to do this multiple times.
Reading
1) What does the interviewer want to interview you about?
The interview wants to interview you about why you came to Boston and learn a little about you.
2) What day does the interviewer want to meet you?
The interviewer wants to meet you on Friday.
3) Does the interviewer want to meet you at 4 pm?
No, he doesn’t. He wants to meet between 1 and 2 pm.
4) Where does the interviewer suggest meeting?
He suggests meeting at either your place or a local cafe.
Listening
Your family
When you are talking about your family, try to share a fun family story instead of just saying how many people are in your family
Your educational background
When you mention your educational background, try to focus on why you chose to study your major, instead of just telling them what you studied
Your job
Don’t say anything bad about your job in the interview. Try to focus on the good points.
Interview
Ask your teacher for some advice regarding the interview.
- where you should hold the interview
- what you should / shouldn’t talk about during the interview
- what you should wear to the interview
A) Hi. Do you have a sec?
B) Sure. What’s up?
A) I have an interview this week, but I’m a little nervous. Do you mind giving me some advice?
B) Sure. I’d be happy to. What’s the interview about?
A) A newspaper wants to know why I moved to Boston and find out a little about me.
B) OK. Sounds fun.
A) Where do you think I should hold the interview? At my house, or a local cafe?
B) If it’s for a newspaper, a cafe should be fine.
A) OK. They want to know about me. So what topics should I talk about in the interview?
B) Tell them where you came from and why you moved here. Tell them a little about yourself, like, how many people are in your family, what your hobby is, where you work. where you went to school. Maybe share some stories about interesting experiences you have had since moving here. I’m sure they will like that. .
A) OK great. Last question, what do you think I should wear?
B) Just wear something casual. Jeans and a T-shirt should be fine.
A) OK. Thanks.
Task
A) Thanks for coming to the interview today. Let’s start. Can you tell us a little about yourself?
B) Hello. My name is Chie. I’m 24 and I’m from Tokyo, Japan.
A) What brought you to Boston?
B) I came here to study English. I’m here on a working holiday.
A) How are you enjoying it here?
B) It’s great! I’ve already made lots of friends.
A) What do you like to do for fun?
B) I love exploring the city; there are so many great places here. I also really like watching movies. I usually go to the cinema once or twice a week.
A) What’s your favorite place in the city?
B) I really like downtown area..
A) Tell us a little about your family.
B) OK, there are five people in my family - me, my sister, my brother and my parents. My parents are the best. I remember this one time when I was ten years old, my parents surprised me by taking me to Disneyland for my birthday. I was so happy.
A) Wow! What a great surprise. OK, next question. Do you work around here?
B) Yeah, I’m working as a waitress at the moment. It’s a fun job, I get to meet lots of new people every day, and I can practice my English.
A) What did you do in Japan?
B) I was a salesperson.
A) And where did you go to school?
B) I went to Tokyo University. I studied history. I’ve always been interested in history ever since I was a kid.
A) OK. That’s everything. Thank you very much. The article should be published next week.