A1 – Principiante

The Job Interview

Nivel: A11 min de lectura188 palabras aprox.Trabajo

Lee una versión A1 de The Job Interview: frases claras, escena concreta y vocabulario útil de trabajo. La meta es entender qué problema tiene Marco, quién ayuda y cómo se resuelve sin traducir cada palabra.

Objetivo de aprendizaje

Comprender una situación sobre trabajo en la que Marco debe resolver que el archivo con su currículum no se abre al comienzo, identificando lugar, personaje principal, problema y solución con frases simples.

Historia en inglés

Marco sits at his desk ten minutes before the interview. His résumé is open on the screen.

At first, everything is simple. Marco knows the place and feels ready. His résumé is important, but it does not feel like a problem yet.

Then the day changes: his résumé file does not open at the beginning. Marco stops and looks around. The problem is small, but it feels big in that moment.

Marco tries one easy step first. Then Marco asks for help. The interviewer, who gives him a minute to resend it listens, looks at the scene, and asks a clear question.

Together, they check the important details. They do not shout or guess too fast. After a short search, he sends the correct copy and answers honestly.

Marco feels relieved and says thank you. The situation is over, but the lesson stays in Marco's mind: preparation matters, but calm communication matters too. This small moment becomes a useful memory.

Later, Marco writes new English words from the story. The words are connected to a real moment, so they are easier to remember and easier to say aloud.

Vocabulario clave

interview
entrevista
résumé
currículum
file
archivo
to resend
reenviar
experience
experiencia
answer
respuesta
candidate
candidato/a

Expresiones útiles

Thank you for meeting with me.
Gracias por reunirse conmigo.
The file is not opening.
El archivo no se abre.
I can resend it now.
Puedo reenviarlo ahora.
Let me explain my experience.
Permítame explicar mi experiencia.
I appreciate your patience.
Agradezco su paciencia.

Miniquiz de comprensión

1. Where does Marco mainly spend this story?

2. What creates the main problem for Marco?

3. Who helps or gives the key support?

4. How is the situation finally solved?

5. What is the best lesson from the story?

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