ENGLISH FOR

ACADEMIC PURPOSES
EAP II
EAP II FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

PROF: JUAN JOSE LECAROS

juan.lecaros@uacademia.cl
 WEEK 14
“Work as hard as you can and then be happy in
the knowledge you couldn’t have done any
more.”
 GOALS
TODAY’S GOALS:
• Job/ Scholarship Interview
preparation
Interview: 40%
December 9th
PLEASE COMPLETE THE INTERVIEW SCHEDULE:

LINK HERE: https://1drv.ms/x/s!AmucWZ3dxh5-vWupxamW7pPSUBtB

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW
Look at the questions:

Imagine what your answer would be.

Find out key vocabulary you need

Review the structure of sentences (PPT week 4:

S+V+O+A)

Review linking words (Worksheet “linking Words”

week 5)

Use Cambridge dictionary online to look up

correct pronunciation.

Rehearse!
DURING THE INTERVIEW:
SPEAK FOR ABOUT 30-40 SECONDS FOR
EACH QUESTION.

REMEMBER TO SPEAK IN A NORMAL SPEED

(NOT TOO FAST, NOT TOO SLOW)

INFLECTION IS VERY IMPORTANT

YOU CAN’T ASK ME QUESTIONS DURING

THE INTERVIEW (ex: How do you say …?)

REHEARSE!
 Questions:
1. Tell us about yourself 10.Tell me about a personal achievement you are proud of

2. Who is your role model? 11.What is your greatest strength or weakness?

3. What activities are you involved in? 12.Tell me about a mistake you’ve made.

4. What has been one of your greatest achievements? 13.How do you define failure?

5. What do you want to do with your career? 14.What motivates you?

6. Why did you choose this school or program? 15.Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?

7. Why do you deserve this scholarship? 16.Is there anything else you want to add?

8. How will you spend the scholarship funds?

9. What are your career goals?

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