Understanding the Interview Genre

The video tutorial explores the genre of interviews, emphasizing their structure, function, and social role. It highlights the importance of understanding interview dynamics and the critical role of the interviewer in guiding the conversation. The tutorial provides practical guidelines for creating and conducting interviews, encouraging students to apply their knowledge through a production task. It also discusses the significance of interviews in various contexts, such as employment and media.

Why is it important to understand the organization of an interview text?

• To write better essays

• To understand movie scripts

• To learn a new language

• To improve our social interaction skills

What is a key characteristic of the interview genre?

• It does not require any structure

• It is always fictional

• It involves a dialogue between interviewer and interviewee

• It is always written in first person

How can interviews be presented?

• Only in newspapers

• As written texts or oral presentations

• Only as videos

• Only in written form

What is the role of the interviewer in an interview?

• To conduct and guide the interview

• To write a report

• To answer all the questions

• To remain silent

What can be a result of face-to-face interview interactions?

• Slower planning

• No need for preparation

• Less adherence to language conventions

• More formal language

What should an interviewer do if new questions arise during an interview?

• Stick to the original script

• Ignore them

• Incorporate them into the interview

• End the interview

What is the first step in creating an interview question set?

• Choosing the interviewee

• Reading texts on the chosen topic

• Scheduling the interview

• Recording the interview

What is a suggested topic for creating interview questions in the video?

• Education in traffic safety

• Cultural heritage

• Cooking recipes

• Sports achievements

What should be done before conducting an interview?

• Publish a newspaper article

• Create a website

• Plan and prepare a question script

• Write a book

How should an interviewer behave during the interview?

• Speak in a monotone

• Show attentiveness and use appropriate expressions

• Interrupt frequently

• Avoid eye contact