I Froze! How to Recover When You Don't Know What to Say in an Interview

Mira has just moved to Houston, and she’s ready to start a new life in America. But during her first restaurant job interview, one unexpected question leaves her completely frozen. Can she find the right words and make a good impression? Follow Mira’s story and learn practical English you can use in real job interviews and everyday workplace situations in the USA. In this episode, you will: ✔ Follow a realistic restaurant job interview at B1 English level ✔ Learn 12 useful job interview phrases with Coach Ray ✔ Fix 5 common English mistakes with Tomas ✔ Practice speaking by answering Ms. Carter’s questions in a role-play 12 useful phrases from today: I have an appointment with Ms. Carter at ten. Thank you for meeting with me. I'm from… I moved to… Back home, I worked as a… I have customer service experience. I learn quickly, and I'm not afraid of hard work. Sorry, could you repeat the last part, please? I stay calm and do one thing at a time. I'm so sorry about that. Let me get you a fresh plate right away. I'm available on weekends. What does a typical day look like? When will I hear back from you? Could I also ask about the pay? Chapters: 0:00 Mira freezes 0:23 Part 1: The story 8:28 Part 2: Coach Ray’s 12 useful phrases 14:06 Part 3: Tomas’s common mistakes 16:22 Part 4: Your turn: role-play practice Practice with us! Answer Mira’s interview question in the comments: “Tell me a little about yourself.” Coach Ray reads every answer, so take this opportunity to practice your English! Coming next: Mira’s trial shift starts at 6 a.m., and her first day at the diner doesn’t go as planned. The characters and story in this video are fictional and created with AI tools, including AI-generated images and voices. #EnglishForWork #WorkEnglishUSA #LearnEnglish #JobInterviewEnglish #EnglishConversation #ESL #B1English