Business English

4. Job Interviews
Unless your students got a job hookup from a friend or a family member, chances are they have something to say about job interviews. They are the “first dates” of the business world and this topic gets some good chatter going. A few great questions are:

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  How do you feel about job interviews?
  

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  What is the most important part of a job interview?
  

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  What advice do you have for a successful interview?
  

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  What questions are common in job interviews in your company/industry/country?
  

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  What was the worst interview you have ever had?
  

It can be very helpful to show your students actual videos of interviews to give them a better idea of what to expect. For example, you can use FluentU to show them the job interview scene from “The Pursuit of Happyness,” starring Will Smith, and help them pick out some key interview vocabulary:
You can hover over any word to show a quick definition or click on it for a more in-depth breakdown of any word or expression in the subtitles. There are hundreds of other authentic English videos that you can harness for their contextual teaching elements, from movie clips like the one above to news segments, commercials and inspirational talks.
5. Working Abroad
Some students, especially if they need English for work, may have had some experience working in another country or even have some colleagues who are working abroad. This topic is good since working abroad becomes more and more relevant in this day and age. A few good questions include:

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  Have you ever worked in another country?
  

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  What difficulties can working abroad have?
  

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  If you could choose, where would you like to work abroad?
  

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  What work experience have you had with colleagues from abroad?
  

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  What are some cultural differences between your country and foreign countries your company does business with?