Pasado integrado: entrevista trabajo (A2)
Dialogo de entrevista con past simple y continuous integrados. Lectura A2 con traduccion.
Interview: My First Job Interview
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Practica pasado integrado en entrevista: was preparing, were discussing. Fase guided.
Priya: I was nervous all morning. I was preparing answers at the kitchen table while my brother was eating breakfast and asking questions.
Reporter: Where was the interview?
Priya: It was at a design studio near the park. I was arriving ten minutes early because I did not want to be late. The receptionist was smiling when she was showing me to a small waiting room.
Reporter: What was happening while you were waiting?
Priya: Two designers were discussing a project in the corridor. I was reading notes on my phone when the manager opened the door. She was not wearing formal clothes, which surprised me a little.
Reporter: Did the conversation go well?
Priya: I think it went well. She was asking about my portfolio while I was explaining my college projects. I was not expecting questions about teamwork, but I answered with examples from a group assignment last year.
Reporter: Were there any difficult moments?
Priya: Yes. The printer was not working when I tried to show a paper sample. I was apologizing, but she was laughing and saying technology fails every week in their office.
Reporter: How did you feel after the interview?
Priya: I was walking to the bus stop when she called with good news. I was standing near a flower shop and was not believing my ears at first. My hands were shaking while I was listening.
Reporter: When did you start the job?
Priya: I started two weeks ago. On my first day colleagues were introducing themselves while I was setting up my desk. The manager was explaining daily tasks, and I was writing everything in a notebook.
Reporter: What surprised you about the workplace?
Priya: People were helping each other openly. I was expecting silence, but the studio was full of short conversations and music. I was not used to such a friendly atmosphere in my old part-time job.
Reporter: Any advice for other first-time candidates?
Priya: Prepare examples from real projects and do not panic when something goes wrong. I was forgetting one file, but I was honest about it. The manager was respecting that honesty more than a perfect presentation.
Reporter: Thank you, Priya. We wish you success in the new role.
Priya: Thank you. I was dreaming about this job for months, and now I am learning something new every day.
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Pasado integrado: simple + continuous — entrevista; 30+ formas
Practica pasado integrado en entrevista: was preparing, were discussing. Fase guided.
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Frases para entrenar
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I was nervous all morning
nuevaEstaba nervioso toda la mañana
El Past Continuous describe un estado emocional que duró un tiempo. All morning subraya la duración.
Útil para describir tus emociones en una entrevista.
I was preparing answers
nuevaEstaba preparando respuestas
Past Continuous. Una acción que continuaba en el pasado, a menudo al mismo tiempo que otra.
Frase práctica para describir la preparación para una entrevista.
I did not want to be late
nuevaNo quería llegar tarde
Past Simple negativo (did + not + verbo). Expresa un deseo o intención en el pasado.
Útil para describir tus decisiones e intenciones en una entrevista.
She was asking about my portfolio
nuevaella preguntaba por mi portafolio
Past Continuous. Una acción interrumpida por otra (while I was explaining). Estructura típica de entrevista.
Frase de la entrevista para describir las preguntas del empleador.
The printer was not working
nuevala impresora no estaba funcionando
Past Continuous negativo (was/were + not + verb-ing). Una situación que ocurrió durante la entrevista.
Útil para describir un problema que surgió en el trabajo.
I was apologizing
nuevame estaba disculpando
Past Continuous. Una acción que ocurría cuando ocurrió otro evento.
Útil para describir tu reacción a una situación desagradable.
do not panic when something goes wrong
nuevano entres en pánico cuando algo sale mal
Consejo de la candidata. Estructura: do not + verbo + when + lo que puede salir mal.
Consejo valioso para otros candidatos en entrevistas de trabajo.
Palabras clave
Vocabulario que sostiene el tema del día escolar.
portafolio
portfolio
portafolio
Colección de trabajos, proyectos o logros que se muestra al empleador en la entrevista.
Palabra clave para describir tus trabajos en una entrevista.
recepcionista
receptionist
recepcionista
Persona en la recepción que recibe a los visitantes y los dirige.
Palabra útil para describir una oficina o lugar de trabajo.
colega
colleague
colega
Persona con la que trabajas en la misma empresa o equipo.
Palabra importante para describir el entorno laboral y las relaciones.
formal
formal
formal
Se refiere a ropa o comportamiento formal. Formal clothes = ropa de negocios.
Útil para describir la apariencia en una entrevista.
Gramática en contexto
Construcciones del texto para notar después de leer.
Past Continuous: acción en progreso
I was preparing answers
past continuous acción en progreso
Past Continuous = was/were + verbo-ing. Muestra una acción que continuaba en el pasado.
Base para describir acciones paralelas en una entrevista.
Pasado Simple negativo
I did not want to be late
pasado simple negativo
Pasado Simple negativo: did + not + verbo (sin -ed). Funciona para todas las personas.
Para describir algo que no quisiste o esperabas.
when + Past Continuous
The printer was not working when I tried to show
when past continuous
When + Past Continuous = acción más corta interrumpe una más larga. The printer was not working when I tried to show.
Estructura típica para describir problemas durante una presentación.
while + Past Continuous
She was asking while I was explaining
while past continuous
While + Past Continuous = dos acciones simultáneas. She was asking while I was explaining.
Para describir acciones paralelas en el pasado.
Mini práctica
Ejercicios breves de recuerdo activo.
Completa: was o did?
Completa: I ___ nervous all morning (to be) / She ___ asking about my portfolio (to ask)
Elige la forma correcta del verbo para completar la oración.
Mostrar respuesta
I was / She was asking
Ordena los eventos de la entrevista
Ordena correctamente: A. La impresora no funcionaba B. Mostrando portafolio C. Recibió buenas noticias
Pon los eventos de la entrevista en el orden cronológico correcto.
Mostrar respuesta
B, A, C
Traduce el consejo para candidatos
Traduce: Prepare examples from real projects and do not panic when something goes wrong.
Traduce el consejo de Priya a tu idioma.
Mostrar respuesta
Prepara ejemplos de proyectos reales y no entres en pánico cuando algo sale mal.
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