Stand out and shine in your next English job interview
Learn the secrets to getting a job you really want in the UK with the Interview Cookbook, a self-paced English for interviews course taught by a former recruiter.
So, you’re preparing to interview for a job in the UK…
… but now the nerves are setting in.
You’re worrying about how the interview process works, what kind of questions they might ask and how you’ll perform under pressure.
Because although you’re confident using everyday English, interviewing is a different story.
You know what you want to say, but when you think about answering difficult questions, you jump inside yourself and lose your words.
You’re afraid you won’t understand the interviewer—and it’s unprofessional to ask them to repeat themselves, right? (Wrong!)
You know you’re qualified for the job, but you’re nervous that you’ll struggle to articulate why and your English will let you down
As a former recruiter for multilingual candidates, I can tell you:
It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed or apprehensive about interviewing in English.
But that doesn’t mean you’re not ready—and it shouldn’t hold you back from taking the next step in your career.
After all, an interview is just a conversation, and you can already converse in English.
So, imagine how much easier it will be to calm your nerves and perform well when you have a proven recipe to follow. A recipe that:
That’s not so tricky when you have a proven recipe to follow. A recipe that:
- Explains exactly what to prepare ahead of an interview and how to answer difficult questions
- Teaches you strategies to calm your nerves and remain confident throughout
- Shows you how and where to find key language that spices up your answers and makes you stand out
- Gives you the confidence to go for gold and pursue any opportunity you want
If that sounds like something you need, then it’s time to peek inside…
The Interview Cookbook
A comprehensive self-paced course for English learners who want to walk into their next interview feeling ready to impress the interviewer and get their dream job in the UK.
Taught by an experienced English teacher and former recruiter (that’s me!), these practical, easy-to-follow chapters will teach you a proven recipe to stand out and shine… even under pressure!
I signed up with Sam because I’m interviewing for a job and I needed help feeling more confident for the interview. Everything about Sam’s classes is useful! She ensures that you learn and understand everything clearly.
After our sessions, I passed the first and second stage and now I’ve started my new job!
Get ready to:
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Secure a job you deserve
A job that perfectly matches your skillset, your experience and your salary expectations, so you can continue your career and build the fulfilling life you want in the UK.
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Stand out from other candidates
Learn how to structure your answers and use memorable examples to highlight your skills, so you can leave a lasting impression and increase your chances of getting the job.
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Learn skills you can use again and again
Once you know how to give impressive answers and sell yourself effectively, you’ll feel ready to leap into ANY interview, whether it’s now or next year.
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Feel more at home in the UK
You deserve to feel like you belong here, and your work plays a big part in that. The more settled you are in your career, the easier it will be to create the life you want for your family.
Peek inside the cookbook to learn how
Chapter 1: Mastering your mindset
Mindset can make or break your interview success, which is why we’ll start by boosting your self-belief. You’ll learn to quieten the voice telling you you’re not ready, calm your nerves and see things from a new perspective, so you can take steps towards achieving your career goals.
You’ll learn:
- How to approach interviews positively
- What to highlight in an interview
- What skills to work on before the interview (no, your English isn’t one of them)
- How to calmly handle interview nightmares
Chapter 2: Preparing for success
The way you present yourself is just as important as what you say. Next, we’ll look at striking the balance between confidence, assertiveness and authenticity to really stand out.
You’ll learn:
- How to prepare for things that you can control
- How to remain confident, assertive and authentic
Chapter 3: Answering questions confidently
In this module, you’ll learn how to prepare for future interviews without a teacher by building up a toolbox of words and phrases to express yourself clearly and convincingly. No more worrying about your mind going blank!
You’ll learn:
- How to find the language you need for the interview
- How to effectively use key interview vocabulary and phrases
- How to highlight your strengths for the silliest jobs (will you make a good ostrich babysitter?)
- How to answer different types of interview questions
Chapter 4: Dealing with difficult situations
Learn key techniques to help you navigate tricky questions, politely ask the interviewer to repeat the question (you can actually do that!) and keep calm throughout the interview, no matter what happens.
You’ll learn:
- How to ask for clarification when you don’t understand
- How to reset and restart your answer
- How to buy time so you can prepare what you want to say
Chapter 5: Leaping towards getting that job
You didn’t think I’d leave you to take the next steps alone, did you? We’ll finish the course reflecting on what you’ve learnt and planning what’s next so you feel 100% ready to interview.
You’ll learn:
- How to effectively communicate your abilities
- How and what to prepare before the interview
And you’ll also get a few specials:
Quizlet vocabulary lists
No more losing your words! These vocabulary lists include all the phrases you need to express yourself effectively and impress your interviewer (and your inner perfectionist).
Guided worksheets
Prepare for your interview with worksheets that cover key phrases you can use to craft compelling answers.
Midway Language Café community group
Join our friendly online group of professionals from around the world living in the UK, who are always there to answer questions and cheer you on!
Special bonus:
Live interview roleplay
Want some real-life interview practice? When you join the Special Edition of the Interview Cookbook, you’ll also get a live 30-minute roleplay with me using a job description of your choice.
I’ll send you a recording of the interview and detailed feedback to help you feel 100% prepared. Perfect if you’ve got a really-big-deal interview coming up!
*To be used within 6 months of purchasing the course
I moved to the UK 6 month ago. My first and the biggest fear was to find a job in new country. This fear was caused by my hesitations how good my English was and could I be able to understand native speakers.
During the course we worked on my professional advantages and personal skills to understand my strengths. We did role play and extended specific vocabulary which is essential for being interviewed. Due to Sam’s great experience in HR I have got a lot of useful tips and advices to create my perfect CV.
So, I have been invited to interview to international company in the UK and got the job. Although I had been slightly worried during the interview I was confident and felt that I was credible person. If I will decide to change the job or try some new working area I won’t be scared to do this as many times as I want.
Ready to finally feel interview-confident?
Choose your package and payment plan to get started
The Standard Edition (£200)
2 x payments of £100
- Full digital course
- Vocabulary lists
- Worksheets
- Community group
The Special Edition (£249)
2 x payments of £124.50
- Full digital course
- Vocabulary lists
- Worksheets
- Community group
- 30-minute roleplay interview
How it works
Step 1: Sign up
Choose which course you want to join, enter your details and make the payment.
Step 2: Receive the course
Check your email for a link to the course, the Slack group and the bonuses.
Step 3: Join us on Slack!
Say hi to the rest of the Midway Language Café community, who are here to support you.
The Interview Cookbook is perfect for you if:
- You want to find a fulfilling job in the UK that aligns with your skills and experience.
- You’re nervous about interviewing for jobs you really want because you don’t feel ready.
- You’ve started interviewing in the UK, but you’re not getting job offers, and you want a step-by-step guide to better prepare.
- You want to learn how to successfully approach job interviews in the UK once and for all.
MEET THE CHEF
Hi there! I’m Sam—the face behind the cookbook.
As a former recruiter who’s helped hundreds of multilingual professionals find work in the UK, I know how scary it is to interview for a job in English.
But I also know what it takes to impress an interviewer, and I can tell you: it’s got nothing to do with your accent and everything to do with your answers.
Combining my background in recruitment with my English teaching expertise, I’ve created this practical course to help you, as an English learner, stand out and shine in interviews, so you can build the comfortable, fulfilling life you deserve in the UK.
If you’re ready to see what I see in you—a skilled professional with so much potential—then I can’t wait to share my insider recruitment secrets with you.
The course has given me confidence. I now believe that everything is possible. I found a job. I know that I will find another one. I will not stop until I’m satisfied 100%. I won’t agree with anything I don’t like. I will go for gold.
In terms of Sam’s course, it has helped me achieve what I wanted to achieve. I understand the English environment and English people. The rest is a mixture of my efforts, knowledge and experience
By the time we’ve finished working together, you’ll:
I purposely designed this course so you can write your CV as you study.
- Feel ready to interview for jobs that match your skills and salary expectations
- Understand how to answer interview questions clearly and concisely
- Know how to highlight your relevant skills and sell yourself effectively
- Be able to calm your nerves and deal with difficult situations during interviews
- Feel empowered to advance your career and build a fulfilling life in the UK
Do you have questions?
If you can confidently hold conversations in a casual setting (B1 level or above), you’re definitely at the right level for this course.
Not sure which level you’re at? Reach out and ask—I’m just a message away!
Honestly, you don’t! I can’t guarantee that this course will help you get a job because I can’t control what happens in the interview—that’s up to you!
But the skills you’ll learn will certainly help increase your chances of securing an offer.
Although this isn’t a live course, it does include access to the Midway Language Café community Slack group, where you can post your responses to the tasks for feedback. I’ll check them within one business day.
If you want more in-depth, personalised feedback, consider signing up for the VIP course, which includes an interview roleplay and detailed notes on your answers.
If you’re hoping for grammar lectures, you’re in the wrong place!
This course teaches you practical interview skills through communication (because that’s what interviews are about).
Of course, we’ll touch on grammar—it’s part of the language, after all—but this isn’t our focus.
That depends entirely on when your interview is. As a self-paced course, you can complete the modules at your leisure.
But as we say in the UK, the early bird catches the worm. The sooner you start, the better your chances of feeling ready when the interview comes around.
You didn’t come all this way to feel stuck
in a job you don’t like.
So, why wait to take action?
The sooner you learn the recipe for interview success, the sooner you’ll create the life you want in the UK. I know you can do it—it’s time you believe in yourself, too.