Spoken Spanish is an important part of the language learning process, and one of the best ways to improve your fluency is to practice with native speakers. An excellent way to get started is to prepare for an oral interview in Spanish. While it can be nerve-wracking, you’ll find that by preparing with the right questions, you can make the experience rewarding and enjoyable. In this blog post, we will explore a range of Spanish oral interview questions, and provide tips on how to get the most out of your experience. From basic questions to more advanced inquiries, this article will provide all the resources you need to ace your Spanish oral interview.
Asking and Answering Questions in Spanish, Part 1: Overview of Spanish Oral Proficiency Interviews
Basic Questions
Answer: A resume is not enough for the recruiter.
Your edge: Be straightforward, succinct, and direct in your response.
Q According to you and the way you see yourself, what is your biggest strength (Cuáles son tus fortalezas)?
Ans: This answer will give deep insight into your personality
Your competitive advantage: Provide a brief glimpse into your professional persona while keeping the response formal.
Q After knowing your strengths, what are your weaknesses (Cuáles son tus debilidades)?
A googly is once again thrown by the recruiter because they are aware of your character’s flaws.
Your edge: Pls let your answer have no cliques.
What? / Which – ¿Qué? / ¿Cuál?
In Spanish, “what” has two different words: qué and cuál. It can be difficult to remember, but the fact that there is only one factual response for qué makes it simple to recall. Cual is used to inquire about a subjective viewpoint or a decision between alternatives. Cuál is a bit closer to “which” in some cases. Here are some examples:
If asking about something thats plural, cuál becomes cuáles. As in the previous illustration, the question “What are your favorite movies?” would be rephrased as “What are your favorite movies?”
To ask “when” is easy: you say cuándo. The only thing to keep in mind is that you cannot ask for a specific time (in hours and/or minutes) using cuándo. For that, the question is “What time is the movie?” in the form “A qué hora es la pelcula?”
Here are some examples with cuándo:
Dónde is Spanish for “where,” but depending on the preposition you use, it can take one of two other forms. Whereas de dónde means “from where,” a dónde means “to where.”
FAQ
How do I prepare for a Spanish oral interview?
- Expect the worst.
- Make Duolingo Your Best Friend.
- Don’t focus on only one of the prompts.
- Small Conversations are Key.
- Back to the Basics.
- Share the Spotlight.
- Listen carefully to those around you.
- Clear your throat and speak up.
What is a Spanish oral test?
The Spanish Oral Proficiency Exam measures a student’s proficiency in speaking the target language, Spanish, and is also referred to as the Spanish Exit Interview.
How do you do well on a Spanish speaking test?
- Know what you know, well.
- Learn block phrases.
- Learn the technique for describing the photo.
- Keep things as simple and as accurate as possible.
- Don’t stay up too late!
- Make sure you had a filling breakfast and plenty of water.
How do I pass a bilingual interview?
- Prepare two sets of answers. Conducting a portion of the interview in the candidate’s second language is a typical method of evaluating their language abilities.
- Rehearse with someone bilingual. …
- Emphasize your experience.
