Speech Work: Speaking at Interview Basic 6 English Studies Lesson Note

What is an Interview?

An interview is a formal conversation where someone asks you questions to learn more about you. This could be for school admission, prefect positions, or club membership.

Types of Questions in Interviews:

Personal Questions:

• “Tell us about yourself”
• “What are your hobbies?”
• “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”

Academic Questions:

• “What is your favorite subject and why?”
• “How do you handle difficult subjects?”
• “What are your academic goals?”

Leadership Questions:

• “Why do you want to be a prefect?”
• “How would you solve conflicts among students?”
• “What changes would you make in the school?”

Tips for Good Interview Performance:

1. Before the Interview:

• Prepare answers to common questions
• Practice speaking clearly and confidently
• Dress neatly and appropriately
• Arrive early

2. During the Interview:

• Greet the interviewers politely
• Sit up straight and maintain eye contact
• Speak clearly and at moderate pace
• Listen carefully to questions before answering

3. Good Interview Language:

• “Good morning, sir/ma”
• “Thank you for this opportunity”
• “I believe…”
• “In my opinion…”
• “I would like to…”
• “Thank you for your time”

Exercise A – Practice Interview Questions

Work in pairs. Take turns being interviewer and interviewee:

Round 1: Personal Questions

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. What do you like doing in your free time?
3. What makes you special?

Round 2: School-Related Questions

1. Why do you want to be a library prefect?
2. How would you encourage students to read more?
3. What would you do if you caught someone damaging books?

Exercise B – Improve These Answers

Rewrite these poor interview answers to make them better:

Poor Answer: “I like school.” Better Answer: _________________________________

Poor Answer: “I don’t know.” Better Answer: _________________________________

Poor Answer: “Um… maybe… I think…” Better Answer: _________________________________

Exercise C – Interview Role Play

Practice these interview scenarios:

1. Applying for Head Boy/Girl position
2. Joining the school debate club
3. Seeking admission to secondary school

Use proper greetings, clear answers, and polite language.