Stage 3 · Job interview and work English · Premium

Start a Recruiter Phone Screen

Recognize the purpose of a recruiter phone screen, confirm availability and interest, and confidently begin the interview or arrange another time.

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Build your replies, then replay the complete personalized conversation.

Question 1 · Recruiter

Hi, this is Maya from Northside Logistics. I'm calling about the job you applied for. Is now a good time for a short phone screen?

Your turn · Build your reply

greetingavailable nowready to proceed

Your complete answer

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Question 2 · Recruiter

Great. Are you still interested in the position?

Your turn · Build your reply

interest openinginterest reason

Your complete answer

Choose both parts.

Question 3 · Recruiter

I'll ask about your recent experience and availability, then explain the next steps. Does that sound okay?

Your complete answer

Absolutely. I'm happy to answer your questions.

Question 4 · Recruiter

Before we start, do you have the job description nearby?

Your complete answer

Yes, I have it open, so I can check the details while we talk.

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Phrase Recall

Phrase 1

Recognize the opening question asking whether the applicant is free now.

Choose the missing phrase.

Hi, this is Maya from Northside Logistics. I'm calling about the job you applied for. Is now a good time for a short phone screen?Great. Are you still interested in the position?I'll ask about your recent experience and availability, then explain the next steps. Does that sound okay?

Phrase 2

Say that you have a few minutes to talk.

Choose the missing phrase.

Hi, Maya. Thanks for calling. Yes, I have a few minutes.Yes, I'm interested, and I'd be happy to learn more about the role.Yes, I have it open, so I can check the details while we talk.

Phrase 3

Check whether the applicant is still interested.

Choose the missing phrase.

Great. Are you still interested in the position?Hi, this is Maya from Northside Logistics. I'm calling about the job you applied for. Is now a good time for a short phone screen?Before we start, do you have the job description nearby?

Phrase 4

Confirm continued interest in the job.

Choose the missing phrase.

Yes, I'm interested, and I'd be happy to learn more about the role.Hi, Maya. Thanks for calling. Yes, I have a few minutes.Absolutely. I'm happy to answer your questions.

Phrase 5

Explain the topics and next steps of the phone screen.

Choose the missing phrase.

I'll ask about your recent experience and availability, then explain the next steps. Does that sound okay?Hi, this is Maya from Northside Logistics. I'm calling about the job you applied for. Is now a good time for a short phone screen?Before we start, do you have the job description nearby?

Phrase 6

Politely agree to answer the questions.

Choose the missing phrase.

Absolutely. I'm happy to answer your questions.Yes, I'm interested, and I'd be happy to learn more about the role.Yes, I have it open, so I can check the details while we talk.

Phrase 7

Ask whether the job description is available.

Choose the missing phrase.

Before we start, do you have the job description nearby?Great. Are you still interested in the position?I'll ask about your recent experience and availability, then explain the next steps. Does that sound okay?

Phrase 8

Explain that the job description is open during the call.

Choose the missing phrase.

Yes, I have it open, so I can check the details while we talk.Hi, Maya. Thanks for calling. Yes, I have a few minutes.Yes, I'm interested, and I'd be happy to learn more about the role.

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Repeat & Remember

Listen again and rebuild the English from memory. Type what you hear, fill in missing words, and put the sentence back together.

Micro-Dictation

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Listen & type 3 of 4

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Fill the Missing Words

Choose the missing words from memory.

Fill 1 of 4

Hi, this is Maya from Northside Logistics. I'm calling about the job you applied for. Is now a good time for a short ?

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phone screen

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Great. Are you still in the position?

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interested

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I'll ask about your recent experience and , then explain the next steps. Does that sound okay?

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availability

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Before we start, do you have the nearby?

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job description

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