Job Interview
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EN: Use 'Please' + 'Verb' to make a polite request or command.
Please stand up.
EN: In a job interview, it is polite to wait for the interviewer to invite you to sit down before taking a seat.
EN: The phrase 'Nice to meet you' is a fixed expression used when meeting someone for the first time. It is a shortened version of 'It is nice to meet you'.
Nice to meet you, Sarah.
EN: In Western business culture, 'Nice to meet you' is standard for first-time meetings. If you meet the person again, you should say 'Nice to see you again' instead.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is common in polite responses.
I am happy too.
EN: In professional settings, repeating the phrase with 'too' is the most polite and standard way to acknowledge a first meeting.
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give a command or make a request. It starts with a verb and the subject 'you' is hidden.
Tell me your name.
EN: In a job interview, this is a very common open-ended question. It is an invitation for you to highlight your professional background rather than just listing your hobbies.
EN: Use 'work in' followed by a field or industry to describe your general area of employment.
I work in education.
EN: In English-speaking job interviews, 'technology' is a broad term often used to refer to the IT, software, or hardware industries.
EN: Use 'I am a/an [job title]' to tell someone your profession or role.
I am a teacher.
EN: In the tech industry, 'tech lead' is a common short form for 'technical lead', referring to a person who manages a team's technical direction.
EN: Use 'I have + [number] + years of experience' to talk about your work history.
I have three years of experience.
EN: In job interviews, stating your years of experience clearly is a standard way to establish your professional background.
EN: Use 'That is' + adjective to give a positive reaction or feedback to what someone just said.
That is very interesting.
EN: In Western business culture, interviewers often use positive reinforcement like 'That is very good' to make the candidate feel comfortable, even if they are still evaluating the answer.
EN: Use 'What are...' to ask about plural things (more than one).
What are your hobbies?
EN: In job interviews, 'strengths' refers to professional skills and positive personality traits that make you good at a job.
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your personality or traits.
I am very hardworking.
EN: In Western job interviews, being 'detail-oriented' is a highly valued trait because it suggests you make fewer mistakes.
EN: Use 'like to' followed by a base verb to talk about activities you enjoy doing.
I like to read books.
EN: In Western job interviews, emphasizing teamwork and a willingness to help others is highly valued and shows you are a 'team player'.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about habits, skills, or things you usually do at work.
I speak English at work.
EN: In professional settings, being able to 'explain things in simple terms' is a highly valued soft skill, especially for technical roles like a Tech Lead.
EN: Use 'Those are' to point to multiple things that were just mentioned or are far away.
Those are my books.
EN: In job interviews, it is common for recruiters to give positive reinforcement when a candidate lists their skills to build rapport.
EN: Use 'What is your...' to ask for specific information about a person's situation or preferences.
What is your phone number?
EN: In many Western job interviews, discussing salary is common, but it is often expected that the candidate has researched the market rate beforehand.
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + Verb + Object' to state a simple fact or expectation. 'Expect' is a verb used to talk about what you think is right or what you think will happen.
I expect a good result.
EN: In Western job interviews, using the word 'fair' is a professional way to discuss salary without naming a specific number too early. It suggests you are open to negotiation based on market standards.
EN: Use 'What is...' to ask for specific information about a noun or a situation.
What is the phone number?
EN: In many English-speaking job interviews, it is acceptable to ask about the salary range toward the end of the interview or when the interviewer asks for your expectations.
EN: Use 'can' to express possibility or ability in the present or future.
We can meet tomorrow.
EN: In Western business culture, discussing salary details often happens in the final stages of the interview process. Saying 'discuss later' is a common way to defer the topic.
EN: Use 'What is your + [Noun]?' to ask for specific information about someone.
What is your phone number?
EN: In a job interview, 'availability' refers to the date you can start working or the hours you are free to work.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to express ability or possibility.
I can help you tomorrow.
EN: In job interviews, 'availability' refers to when you are free to begin working. Giving a clear timeframe like 'next month' shows professionalism.
EN: Use 'Do you...?' to ask a basic question about a fact or a habit in the present.
Do you like coffee?
EN: In Western job interviews, asking 'Do you have any questions?' is an invitation for the candidate to show interest. It is usually expected that the candidate asks at least one or two thoughtful questions.
EN: Use 'What is ... like?' to ask for a description of a person, place, or thing.
What is your new house like?
EN: In job interviews, asking about the team shows you care about the work environment and collaboration.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with adjectives that describe it.
The office is quiet and clean.
EN: In job interviews, being 'organized' is a highly valued trait in Western corporate culture as it implies efficiency.
EN: Use 'sounds' followed by an adjective to share your opinion or reaction to something you just heard.
That sounds good.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using positive feedback like 'That sounds great' is a common way to show politeness and enthusiasm during a conversation.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that happen in the future or to make a promise.
I will call you tomorrow.
EN: In professional settings, a 'follow-up email' is a standard way to summarize a meeting or provide next steps. It shows professionalism and organization.
EN: Use 'very much' after 'thank you' to show a higher level of gratitude.
Thank you very much for the gift.
EN: In a job interview or formal setting, using 'very much' is more polite and professional than just saying 'thanks'.
EN: Use 'Thank you' followed by a person's name to show politeness and make the conversation more personal.
Thank you, Sarah.
EN: In English-speaking business cultures, it is common and polite to use the person's first name during both the greeting and the closing of a conversation.
EN: Use 'Goodbye' followed by a comma and a person's name to say farewell to a specific person.
Goodbye, Mr. Smith!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using someone's first name during a greeting or farewell is common and friendly, even in professional settings like an interview.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To move from a standing position to a sitting position.
A polite greeting used when meeting someone for the first time.
Using plain and easy-to-understand language.
The span between the minimum and maximum pay for a specific job.
A professional role responsible for leading a team of developers and making technical decisions.
Specific professional skills, character traits, or advantages that make a candidate suitable for a job.
Using basic language to explain complex ideas so that non-experts can understand.
The specific date or time frame when a candidate is free to start a new job.
An email sent after a meeting or interview to provide more information or maintain contact.