Using Ellii

We use a platform called Ellii for learning resources. You can get access to the following learning materials by easily joining our Ellii classroom. You’ll only need our class code, which is KWQ47N.

Join here, click “I’m new”, and enter our class code KWQ47N. The links below will work for you!

Ellii Student Login Page - (Formerly ESL Library)

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You are going to have a mock interview to practice answering some common questions.

The 🇨🇦 Canadian is going to play an interviewer role.

If you have a specific job position in mind, go through a posting on LinkedIn or Indeed together to come up with additional ideas for a discussion.

  1. 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Please, tell me a little about yourself and your professional background.

    💡 TIPS: Leaving a good first impression is crucial in an interview. This brief introduction (elevator pitch) captures the interviewer’s interest and sets a positive tone for the rest of the conversation.

  2. 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Why are you interested in this position and working for our company?

    💡 TIPS: Do your research about the company before the interview!

  3. 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: What are your greatest strengths and how do they relate to this job?

  4. 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: What do you consider to be your weakness?

    💡 TIPS: Provide an example of a weakness you recognized, improved, and continue to work on.

  5. 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Can you tell me about a time when [ … choose from the list ] How did you manage it?

    💡 TIPS: In Canada, it is common to be asked behavioural questions during an interview. A great practice is to think in advance about several strong examples from your experience.

    🔗 10 Behavioural Interview Questions (With Sample Answers)

    e… you had a conflict with a team member … you made a mistake at work … you had to manage your time to complete a task … you failed at a task … you took the initiative in your career … you used your leadership skills to motivate your team or colleagues … you were responsible for a task you didn't receive training on and were unsure how to complete … you had a career goal. What steps did you take to achieve it? … you had to make a difficult decision … you solved a problem. What steps do you take to resolve important issues at work?

    💡 TIPS: Use the STAR+T method to answer these questions

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  6. 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Where do you see yourself in five years?

  7. 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Do you have any questions for the company?

    💡 TIPS: Asking proper questions at the end of your interview is important to leave a positive impression! If you need some ideas:

    **🔗 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview**

  8. 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Great job! Don’t forget to send a follow-up email no later than 24 hours after the interview! What would you write in it?

Exercises: Fun and interactive lessons you can go through together!

We’ve also broken these down by Easy, Medium, and Hard exercises.

🇨🇦 Canadians: Remember, we don’t expect you to be teachers. Work on the exercises with your buddy, and lean-in to help when they’re struggling.

🌍 Students: You know your levels: CLB 1-3 can do easy, 4-6 Medium, and 7+ should do Hard!