Tag Archives: ESL

Three Simple Mistakes Job Candidates Make in an Interview – And How to Avoid Them

Good interviewers should try to put you at ease. But if you don’t prepare your answers… Or prepare a conversational style of answers… You’ll miss out on really connecting with your interviewer. 

Is my (Business) English level good enough for the job interview?

Is my English level good enough to get the job?  Most language learners are — understandably — nervous about applying for a job in a non-native language. That’s perfectly normal! If I were applying for a job in my non-native language, I would be worried about my speaking and listening skills, too.  And I’d probablyContinue reading “Is my (Business) English level good enough for the job interview?”

My Best Job Interview Grammar Tips – How to Keep Verb Tenses Simple

Grammar is usually one of an English learner’s biggest concerns while preparing for a job interview. The key is to keep it simple with the 4 to 5 most useful verb tenses.

Should I apply for this job if I’m nervous about being good enough? An HR Expert’s Interview Advice

While writing my interview book, I knew I needed advice from the interviewer‘s side. So, I called two Human Resource experts while writing 8 Steps for Interview Prep. They both talked about applying for jobs you aren’t 100% qualified for. So, if you’re worried about being good enough for a job, this post is forContinue reading “Should I apply for this job if I’m nervous about being good enough? An HR Expert’s Interview Advice”

You’re wrong. (Or: How to disagree without being rude.)

When people who think differently work together, we end up with better solutions – but this means you will eventually find yourself disagreeing with someone in the workplace. It might also mean you need to tell a coworker they forgot to do a task or need to try a different idea.     Before youContinue reading “You’re wrong. (Or: How to disagree without being rude.)”

7 of the Best Pop-Culture and Interview Podcasts for English Listening Practice

If you’re looking to level-up your English language listening skills as an ESL student, try out these 7 podcasts.

Business English Idioms: Call It a Day (And other ways to tell coworkers you’re going home.)

Idioms can be intimidating. If an idiom has been extremely common for years, will it be old fashioned by the time you feel comfortable to start using it? Luckily, Business English trends change slowly. This is one very popular Business English idiom that isn’t going away: Call it a Day. Meaning: To stop doing orContinue reading “Business English Idioms: Call It a Day (And other ways to tell coworkers you’re going home.)”