Unit Practice & Review
面接の総合練習 — Practical Japanese for interview communication
⏱️ About 10-15 min ／ 📊 Level: Beginner (N4-N3) ／ 🗣️ Listening + Speaking
🎯 Lesson Goal
In this lesson, you will practice unit practice & review in a realistic interview situation.
You will learn how to:
- Use the main pattern for please introduce yourself.
- Start the conversation politely
- Give or confirm one clear detail
- Respond after receiving an answer
- Avoid a common workplace misunderstanding
💬 Workplace Dialogue
Scene 1: The Workplace Situation
Scene 2: Confirming the Next Step
🔑 Key Phrases
- Meaning: Please introduce yourself.
- Use: Begin the interview.
- Meaning: My strength is ___.
- Use: Give one strength and example.
- Meaning: My reason for applying is ___.
- Use: Give a short work-focused reason.
- Meaning: I can start from ___.
- Use: Answer availability.
- Meaning: May I ask a question?
- Use: Ask a simple final question.
🧭 How to Use
A. A safe workplace flow
- Start with 「すみません」 or the person’s name.
- Say 「自己紹介をお願いします。」.
- Add one useful detail.
- Listen, confirm, and say 「わかりました」.
B. Choose the right pattern
| Situation | Safe expression |
|---|---|
| Please introduce yourself. | 自己紹介をお願いします。 |
| My strength is ___. | 長所は〇〇です。 |
| My reason for applying is ___. | 志望理由は〇〇です。 |
| I can start from ___. | 〇〇から働けます。 |
C. Common Mistake
D. Workplace note
- Listen to the other person’s reply before adding another question.
- Use a calm tone and choose a more polite form for supervisors or customers.
✏️ Practice
Practice A: Choose the Best Expression
1. You want to say: “Please introduce yourself.” a. 自己紹介をお願いします。 b. 志望理由は〇〇です。 c. じゃあね。
2. You want to say: “My strength is ___.” a. 長所は〇〇です。 b. 〇〇から働けます。 c. じゃあね。
3. You want to say: “My reason for applying is ___.” a. 志望理由は〇〇です。 b. 質問してもよろしいでしょうか。 c. じゃあね。
Show Answers
- a | 2. a | 3. a
Practice B: Complete the Dialogue
A: すみません。________________________。
B: はい。
A: 長所は〇〇です。
B: わかりました。
Show Answers
自己紹介をお願いします。
Practice C: Use a Safer Workplace Expression
- わからない。 → ________________________
- Say politely: “My strength is ___.” → ________________________
- Say politely: “My reason for applying is ___.” → ________________________
Show Answers
- すみません、よくわかりません。 | 2. 長所は〇〇です。 | 3. 志望理由は〇〇です。
Practice D: Role-Play
Practice the interview situation from the dialogue.
You: Get the other person’s attention and explain the situation. Partner: Give an answer or instruction. You: Confirm the next action and close politely.
⭐ Natural Japanese Upgrade
Upgrade 1
- BASIC – 頑張ります。
- MORE POLITE / FORMAL – これまでの経験を活かし、精一杯取り組みます。
Upgrade 2
- BASIC – よろしくお願いします。
- MORE POLITE / FORMAL – 本日はどうぞよろしくお願いいたします。
✅ Mini Review
Remember these safe expressions:
- 自己紹介をお願いします。 — Please introduce yourself.
- 長所は〇〇です。 — My strength is ___.
- 志望理由は〇〇です。 — My reason for applying is ___.
- 〇〇から働けます。 — I can start from ___.
- 質問してもよろしいでしょうか。 — May I ask a question?
The safest pattern: Get attention → say 「自己紹介をお願いします。」 → add one detail → confirm the next action.
FAQ
Q. Is 「自己紹介をお願いします。」 polite enough at work?
Yes. It is a safe standard expression for coworkers and supervisors when used with a calm tone.
Q. What should I do if I still do not understand?
Ask one shorter question. You can also say 「すみません、もう一度お願いします」.
Q. Should I confirm the answer?
Yes. Repeat the key action, time, place, or person, then say 「わかりました」.
🗣️ Practice Ideas
- Practice the dialogue with a different interview task.
- Change one detail and practice a short follow-up question.
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