Here is Level 2, Lesson 2: “The Interview” adapted from VOA Learning English.
- Listen, read, translate if needed, and practice along with the audio player and dialogue below.
Anna: Ms. Weaver is giving new assignments out. I am ready to take on anything she gives me. Well, except reporting traffic from a helicopter. Wish me luck.
Professor Bot: I wonder what Anna’s new assignment will be? Professor Bot here! While you are watching, look for phrasal, or two-word verbs. Some stay together, like “go back” and some can come apart, like “give [assignments] out.” Good luck, Anna!
Ms. Weaver: So, as I said at the meeting last week, I have new assignments for everyone at The Studio. Anna, you’re good at asking questions. So, I want you to go back to hosting and reporting.
Anna: That sounds great.
Ms. Weaver: You’re also a team player. So, I want you team up with someone …
Anna: That sounds even better!
Ms. Weaver: … someone who is very “different” from you.
Anna: That sounds … what do you mean “different”?
Ms. Weaver: Well, you are very cheerful, you’re a people person. I want you to team up with someone who … isn’t.
Anna: Ms. Weaver, I will find that person.
Mimi: Excuse me. Are you using this chair?
Pete: Yes.
Anna: Pete, hi! Thanks for meeting me.
Pete: Sure. But I don’t have lots of time, Anna. I’m busy looking for work.
Anna: Pete, you can tear these want ads up and throw them away! I have good news!
Pete: Anna, I was working on that crossword puzzle.
Anna: Oh. Sorry. Sorry. Pete, forget about the crossword puzzle. I have a job offer for you!
Pete: I’m listening.
Anna: My boss wants me to team up with someone to host a talk show. But the person must be different from me. So, I thought of you.
Pete: Different from you? What do you mean?
Anna: I’m sorry, Pete, I don’t have time right now. Here’s my boss’s address. Your interview is tomorrow morning at 10 am.
Pete: But what do you mean “different”?
Anna: Just be yourself, Pete. Just be yourself.
Professor Bot: Did you find any two-word verbs? Here’s one example. Pete can throw the want ads away! Throw away is a two-word verb.
Ms. Weaver: Thanks for coming in, Pete.
Pete: Thanks for the opportunity, Ms. Weaver.
Ms. Weaver: I need to find out if you have the skills for this job. And I want you to be completely honest.
Pete: Okay.
Ms. Weaver: First, let’s talk about your personal skills. Pete, are you a people person?
Pete: Well, okay, sometimes I think people talk too much.
Ms. Weaver: Pete, what work of yours are you most proud of?
Pete: Last year, I locked myself in a cabin and wrote a book. I didn’t speak to anybody the entire time! It was the best two months of my life.
Ms. Weaver: Okay. I think I’ve heard enough.
Anna: Hey! Hey, Pete, how was the interview with Ms. Weaver?
Pete: Well, she said I was grumpy and not good with people.
Anna: And … ?
Pete: And, I got the job!
Anna: I knew it! Congratulations! Let’s go celebrate.
Pete: Okay!
Professor Bot: Did you find more two-word verbs? Here is the list.
| give out | find out |
| take on | tear up |
| go back | throw away |
| team up | come in |
2. Watch “Lesson 2: The Interview” American English video lesson.
3. Take the “Lesson 2: The Interview” quiz to check your American English knowledge. Click here to take the quiz.
4. Answer the following question in the comments section below: What skills or abilities do you have that you use now at work or you can use in the future in a job?
Hello, I am Albertine
The skills or abilities that I have and I use now at work or I can use in the future in a job are:
I m knowledgeable , I had chance to study up to university and acquired skills that help me and will help me in my job.
I learned theology and development, which help me to perform my job and will continue to help me In the future in my job.
I am a counsellor by professional which enables me to help people in different occasions.
Thank you
I have just taken the quiz
I got 4/4 but i took the quiz 3 times
The most important is listening 1,2,3 time and understand what they say, on the other hand, i learn new verbs, phrasal verbs
I continue learning, thanks maestro sersea for support us.
I’m good in mecanic, electricity and on the computer sometimes, know i want to improve more my english skills
Hello. I’m Danijela.
Very interesting lesson and video with Ana. I’m looking for a job and I’d like to tear up ads too and throw away them in the trash and start working.
Thank you very much Maestro Sersea.
Skills I have that can use in the future in job is Computer skills as well as Accounts
Hello everyone
My score was 100% (4/4).
About my skills:
First, I’m working in automotive electromechanics, where I can apply my knowledge of Physics. I have also been workingdoing tele commuting, applying my data processing skills
Lesson 2.2,4 Year 2
I learned the ”Phrasal ” like two word- verb. Some stay together and some can come apart.
Question: What skills or abilities do you have that you use now at work or you can use in the future in a job?
Well, considering my previous experiences I would love to continue my positive attitude ,hard work and teamwork,
Greetings.Maestro Sersea
I did my quiz and i got 100%
In response to the question
I’ll be exercising all English skills. Specially my speaking and reading.
Thank you so much
Hello,
I am good at finding out the personal skills that I use now at work or I can use in the future in my job.
Thanks.
Hello, This lesson was very helpfull. I have to work hard with phrasal verbs, that is my main goal studying English. I got 75% in quiz.
Thank you so much