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Module 20

Conversation

Small Talk

 

 

Dialogue 1-1: Formal Greetings

 

JAMES: Good morning, Professor Austin, how are you doing?

PROFESSOR AUSTIN: Good morning, James. I am doing well. And you?

JAMES: I’m great, thank you. This is my friend Emma. She

is thinking about applying to this college. She has a

few questions. Would you mind telling us about the

process, please?

PROFESSOR AUSTIN: Hello, Emma! It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m more

than happy to speak with you. Please stop by my office

next week.

EMMA: It’s a pleasure to meet you, professor. Thank you so

much for helping us.

PROFESSOR AUSTIN: Don’t mention it. Hopefully, I will be able to answer

your questions!

 

 

Dialogue 1-2: Informal Greetings and Farewells

 

 

JANE: Hi, Helen! How’s it going?

HELEN: Fine, thanks — and you?

JANE: Just fine. Where are you off to?

HELEN: To the library. I’ve got a history exam next week

and need to start studying. Ugh.

JANE: Oh, no. Well, I’ll see you later then. Good luck!

HELEN: Thanks. See you later.

 

Dialogue 1.5: What Time Is It?

 

NATASHA: What time is it? We’re going to be late!

TONY: It’s a quarter after seven. We’re on time. Don’t panic.

NATASHA: But I thought we had to be at the restaurant by 7:30 for

the surprise party. We’ll never make it there with all this

evening traffic.

TONY: Sure we will. Rush hour is almost over. Anyway, the party

starts at 8:00. But I do need help with directions. Can you

call the restaurant and ask them where we park our car?

 

 

 

 

Dialogue 3-6: Taking a Vacation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JULIE: I just bought a ticket to New York City.

I’m so excited to see the city!

 

SOPHIE: Good for you! Traveling is so much fun.

I love discovering new places and new people.

When are you leaving?

 

JULIE: Next week. I’m taking the red eye. It was cheaper.

Hopefully, I’ll be able to sleep on the plane.

 

SOPHIE: I wish I could go with you! New York City is a magical place.

You will have so much fun.

 

JULIE: I hope so. I’m going to visit my brother who lives there.

I will stay for a week and then take the train

down to Washington, D.C.

 

SOPHIE: That sounds like a great vacation. I’m looking forward to a week at the beach for my summer vacation.

I just want to relax.

INTRODUCTORY QUESTIONS

 

  1. What five adjectives describe you best? 

  2. Tell me about the one thing in your life you're proudest of.

  3. What qualities do you think are necessary to make a success of this job?

  4. Describe your ideal job.

  5. What do you know about the job?

 

 

Is Energetic. Humans are drawn to energetic people because energy is contagious and an upper. Job interviewers are human.

 

Has Good manners. Dressing appropriately, sitting erect, maintaining eye contact, waiting to sit until your interviewer is seated—these things all show respect for the person and the situation.

 

Has Maturity. Mature people know how to focus on the needs of others. Immature people are just wrapped up in themselves. Employers really prefer the first one.

 

Is a Problemsolver. The “tell me about a time” question is also an opportunity to talk about how you effectively approach problems.

 

Is Loyal. Employers seek candidates who can demonstrate loyalty to something—a cause, colleagues, a company, your profession.

 

Is Enthusiastic. A positive attitude, a smile, and an easygoing attitude tell an employer you will be a pleasure to have around. That’s important.

 

Is Healthy. Employers need to believe that you can physically do the job. If you have visible health issues, you might consider preemptively addressing them.

 

Is Financialy responsable. Lots of jobs involve a credit check. So if you have a problem in this area, start working now to fix it!

Is Teamworker. Be nice to receptionists/assistants/colleagues. Show that you would be an asset to the team.

Intelligence. 

Has Experience. A career trajectory that makes sense. Learn to talk about your career in a way that shows you have a plan. 

 

Has Punctuality. The reason you need to be on time for interviews is that this is the employer’s first clue that you can meet a deadline.

Qualities an interviewer is looking for.

10 good words to describe yourself for a job interview

 

honest

driven 
responsible 
social 
dedicated 
intelligent 
patient 
reliable 
friendly 
achiever 
positive 
organized 
energetic 
ambitious 
bold 

that's more than 10, sorry

 

 

Common interview and how to answer to them.

 

 

  • Tell me about yourself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • What are your strengths?

 

 

 

 

 

  • What are your weaknesses?

 

 

 

  • Why do you want to be a cabin crew?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • What do you know about our company?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Are you willing to relocate? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • What were the responsibilities of your last position?

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  • Why are you leaving your present job?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Why should we hire you?

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  • What's your ideal company?

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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