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Interview preparation  ·  B1–B2

English for Job Interviews
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B1–B2  ·  English

8 episodes of real practice: from “Tell me about yourself” all the way to the offer.

8episodes
B1–B2CEFR level
50+interview phrases
VIVA VOX teacher
Video practice Record yourself, watch it back through an interviewer’s eyes
Answer Builder The STAR builder shapes your answer step by step
Phrase Flashcards 50+ phrases with audio and a personal word bank
NEW
AI Interview Simulator Practise with an AI recruiter, built around your CV

The transformation

Before and after the course

Now

After the course

“Tell me about yourself”: you freeze, then start from your childhood
You speak for 90 seconds using the PAB formula: clear, confident, to the point
You talk for too long, or cut yourself off mid-sentence
You know exactly when to stop. Your answer fits the time
You know English, but your mind goes blank under questioning
You have ready-made phrases and a structure for every question
“What’s your weakness?”: you have no idea what to say
You answer honestly and briefly, with an improvement plan

From the first awkward pause to a confident 90-second answer.

What makes this course different

Don’t read about interviews. Practise them.

Each episode is built around one real interview question. You’re not just learning the language. You’re building answers from your own experience.

Video recording

Record your answer on camera. Watch it back. Do it again, better.

Answer Timer

Most candidates talk for too long. The timer shows you where to stop.

Phrase Flashcards

Classic interview phrases with pronunciation, clear definitions and a personal word bank.

Answer Builder

A STAR builder: fill it in with your experience and get a complete, structured answer.

Interview Crimes

What not to say and why, with the interviewer’s unspoken reaction.

Personal Word Bank

Save phrases to your own word bank and review them before the interview.

Confidence Tracker

Rate your confidence before and after each episode. Watch yourself grow.

Mock Interview

Episode 8: a full interview simulation with a self-assessment checklist.

Interview Crimes

What not to say, and why

You say:

“I am very hard-working and responsible.”

The interviewer thinks:

“Everyone says that. Literally everyone. Who’s next?”

Better:

“In my last role, I managed three deadlines at once and delivered everything on time.”

You say:

“Sorry, my English is not perfect…”

The interviewer thinks:

“Now I’m focused on their English instead of their answer.”

Better:

“Let me rephrase that.” Then carry on with confidence.

You say:

“My manager was terrible and the company had no future.”

The interviewer thinks:

“What will they say about us someday?”

Better:

“I felt ready for a bigger challenge that the company couldn’t offer at that time.”

That’s just three. The course has 32: four in every episode, each with the interviewer’s reaction and a stronger answer.

Syllabus

8 episodes: from the first question to the offer

I
Episode I FREE
Tell me about yourself
First impressions. How to talk about yourself in 60 seconds.
II
Episode II
Why do you want this job?
Research + Alignment + Contribution. Not “I just need a job”.
III
Episode III
What are your strengths?
Talking about yourself without bragging, with proof.
IV
Episode IV
Tell me about a challenge you faced
The STAR method: situation, task, action, result. A structure for any question about your experience.
V
Episode V
Why did you leave your last job?
How to be honest without hurting your chances.
VI
Episode VI
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Ambition without empty promises.
VII
Episode VII
Do you have any questions for us?
Smart questions that impress, and what NOT to ask.
VIII
Episode VIII
Mock Interview
The full simulation. Every question, one after another. You’re ready.
AI
Bonus · Episode IX NEW
AI Interview Simulator
A real interview with AI. Upload your CV, get your questions, fix your mistakes.
Workbook spread Workbook spread
English for Job Interviews workbook cover
Included in the course

Workbook · 52-page PDF

The complete book for all 8 episodes: the formulas, the phrases, the classic mistakes and space for your own answers. Print it and work offline.

  • Key vocabulary, model answers, flashcards
  • Room for notes and Done / Review checkboxes
  • An answer key at the end of every episode

Print-ready: download the PDF and print the whole workbook or single episodes.

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Who it’s for

This course is for you if…

You have an interview coming up

With an international company, in the UK or anywhere else. The interview will be in English.

Your grammar is fine, but speaking is hard

You understand English, but when you hear “Tell me about yourself”, your mind goes blank.

You want practice, not theory

No grammar rules. Ready-made phrases, clear structures and real practice with a timer and a camera.

Nataliia Biliaieva

About the author

CELTA · Cambridge English 20+ years of experience Cambridge, UK

Nataliia Biliaieva

English teacher and founder of English Viva Vox.

For more than 20 years, Nataliia has been helping adult learners and corporate clients communicate confidently in professional English.

After moving to the UK, she went through English-language job interviews herself, so she knows exactly how stressful they can be, even for people with a good level of English.

In recent years she has helped professionals across many fields prepare for successful interviews in the UK and beyond.

“I built this course on my own experience and hundreds of hours of preparing students for real interviews in English. By the end, you’ll feel more confident, you’ll be ready for the standard questions, and you’ll know what to say even when you’re nervous.”

Pricing

Choose your plan

 

1-on-1 Mock Interview

£75

one-time payment

  • Episodes I–VIII in full
  • 50+ Phrase Flashcards + a personal word bank
  • AI Interview Simulator: practise with an AI recruiter
  • Answer Builder (STAR)
  • PDF worksheets
  • 1-on-1 mock interview with a teacher (Zoom)
  • Personal feedback on your answers
  • A session recording to review
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

What level of English do I need?

B1 or above. If you can understand simple sentences and have basic grammar, that’s enough. School English or a few past lessons will do for a start.

How long does one episode take?

30–45 minutes. You can split it in two: read and do the exercises first, then record your video answer later.

How do I get access after payment?

Access opens immediately after payment. You go straight into the course.

Can I download the materials?

Yes. All the PDF worksheets, plus one combined file with everything, are available to download right after payment.

How do I prepare for an interview in English in one week?

Focus on the three key questions: “Tell me about yourself”, “Why do you want this job?” and “What are your strengths?”. Use the STAR method to structure your answers, learn 10–15 ready-made phrases, and record yourself on video at least twice. The course is built to get you ready fast.

Which phrases do I need for a job interview in English?

The essential categories: talking about yourself (“I have over X years of experience in…”), describing achievements (“I successfully managed to…”), handling difficult questions (“That’s a great question. In my previous role…”) and closing the interview (“I’m really excited about this opportunity because…”). The course includes 50+ such phrases with audio and a personal word bank.

What is the STAR method and how do I use it?

STAR is a structure for answering behavioural questions: Situation (set the context), Task (what needed to be done), Action (what you did), Result (what came of it). For “Tell me about a challenge you faced”, instead of a vague answer you tell a clear 60–90-second story. The course includes an Answer Builder that walks you through it step by step.

Is this course right for me if I’ve never done an interview in English?

Yes, it’s designed exactly for that. The first episode is free, so you can try the approach with no commitment. Every episode starts by explaining why the question is asked and what the interviewer wants to hear.

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