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Your First Job Interview

Grammar: Present simple (to be / have) — job interview context

A Level 1 English lesson exploring work.

workpresent simple (to be / have) — job interview context

What's in this lesson

A Level 1 (beginner) ESL lesson on work, practising present simple (to be / have) — job interview context. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.

From the reading: Your First Job Interview

Maria is 24 years old. She lives in Mexico City. She wants a new job. Today is her first interview. She is nervous but she is ready.

Vocabulary

  • interview
  • experience
  • manager
  • nervous
  • team
  • CV

Grammar: Present Simple

Present Perfect — Form
I have worked here for two years. — Use: have/has + past participle.
Past Simple — Form
I worked in a school last year. — Use: verb + -ed (or irregular form) for a finished time.

Discussion questions

  1. Do you feel nervous before a job interview?
  2. What is your dream job?
  3. Is a good interview more important than a good CV?

Your First Job Interview

Grammar: Present simple (to be / have) — job interview context

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