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Tell Me About Yourself - Your First Job Interview | Easy English Podcast
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- Everyday English Academy
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Summary
Sarah and Mike sit down with a very real interview scene this week: a nineteen year old walking into a small neighborhood bakery for her first job interview, and the question that trips up almost every English learner, "tell me about yourself." This slow, easy English conversation is for anyone preparing for a real interview and wanting to answer that question without freezing up or rambling. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to practise real interview English, structure a clear "tell me about yourself" answer, and sound calm and natural instead of rehearsed. 💡 Tip: Record your one-minute answer on your phone tonight, then listen once and cut anything off-topic. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:52 Talk About Your First Job Interview 1:06 Summarizing Yourself Briefly and Relevantly 6:09 Avoiding Common Mistakes About Job Applicants 12:42 Building a Strong Answer with Transferable Skills 19:19 Speaking Practice: Interview Sentences 22:07 Vocabulary Review and Next Episode 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • sum up: say the main point in a few words • tailor: change something so it fits one situation • relevant: connected to the subject and useful • elaborate: say more about something • concise: short and clear, with nothing extra • beat around the bush: talk a lot and avoid the point • off-topic: not about the subject • wing it: do something with no preparation • boast: talk proudly about how great you are • enthusiastic: showing that you really want something • transferable skills: skills you can use in any job • household: everyone who lives in your home • applicant: a person asking for a job • recruiter: a person whose job is hiring people • get your foot in the door: get your first small chance 🎯 In this episode, you can practise:…