Nagima Lesson 5

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Test · Multiple Choice

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Speaking Cards

Five cards on general recruitment topics. Flip through them and answer each question out loud — aim for 30–60 seconds per card. Use chunks from any of the three lessons.

Card 1 of 5

What does a recruiter do every day?

Try to describe 3–4 tasks. Use "I'm in charge of...", "I liaise with...", "I'm currently focused on..."

Ideas: sourcing candidates, writing job posts, calling candidates, sending CVs to hiring managers, scheduling interviews, giving feedback.

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Why is English important for a recruiter who works with expats?

Give 2–3 reasons. Think about communication, trust, and daily tasks.

Ideas: expats don't speak Russian, emails and calls are in English, it shows professionalism, it helps you explain visa processes and relocation clearly.

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Card 3 of 5

Describe your last working day in English.

Use past tense chunks: "Yesterday I worked on...", "I've been dealing with...", "I've just sent over..."

Structure: morning / afternoon / end of day. Include at least one thing that was difficult or blocked you.

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A great candidate wants a salary that is too high. What do you say to the hiring manager?

Be polite and professional. Use "I was wondering if...", "Would it be possible to...", "I'd really appreciate it if..."

Think about: explaining the situation, asking if there is flexibility, suggesting alternatives like bonuses or extra benefits.

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What makes a good job offer for an expat candidate?

Think of 3 things. Use "primarily", "feel free to", "I look forward to" in your answer if possible.

Ideas: relocation support, good salary, help with visa and work permit, onboarding support, language support, clear start date.

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Situations · Role-play

Read each situation. Prepare what you would say, then practice out loud. The chunk badges below each situation show which phrases to use — from any of the three lessons.

Situation 1

A hiring manager has not replied to your email for three days. You sent a shortlist of five candidates and you need their feedback to move the process forward. You need to write them a polite follow-up message.

Write and then say out loud a short message (3–4 sentences). Start soft, explain the situation, and make a clear but polite request.

I don't want to bother you, but... L3

I'm waiting for feedback on... L2

I was wondering if you could... L3

I'd really appreciate it if... L3

I'll follow up on that L2

Situation 2

A new colleague joins your international team today. This is your first team call together. Introduce yourself, explain your role and what you do, and make them feel welcome.

Give a short self-introduction (4–5 sentences). Use your role, location, responsibilities, and a warm closing phrase.

I'm in charge of... L1

based in L1

I primarily liaise with... L1

feel free to reach out L1

I look forward to... L1

Just to keep you in the loop... L2

✨ Teacher note: For Situation 1, encourage Nagima to say the message as if she is leaving a voicemail — one attempt, no pausing to think. For Situation 2, she should try it with eyes closed after practicing once.

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Reading · Recruitment and AI

Read the short text below. It is written at A2 level — simple sentences and common words. After reading, answer the three questions.

Today, many companies use artificial intelligence (AI) to help with recruitment. AI can read hundreds of CVs very quickly. It looks for key words in the CV, like job titles and skills. This saves a lot of time for recruiters.

But AI also has problems. Sometimes it does not see the full picture of a candidate. A person can be a great fit for a job, but AI does not choose them because their CV uses different words.

This is why recruiters are still very important. A good recruiter talks to candidates, asks questions, and understands people. AI cannot do this. In the future, recruiters and AI will work together. AI will find candidates faster, and recruiters will make the final decision.

Answer these questions in English. Short answers are fine.

1. What can AI do that helps recruiters?

2. What is one problem with using AI for recruitment?

3. Do you think AI will replace recruiters in the future? Write 1–2 sentences with your opinion.

✨ Discussion: After writing, try to say your answers out loud. Can you use any chunks from the lessons? For example: "I'm currently focused on working with AI tools..." or "Just to keep you in the loop — we now use AI to screen CVs..."