Interviewer: Would you be willing to work abroad for an extended period of time?
Greg: Yes, I would be open to working abroad for an extended period of time. Actually, I would like to do that. I have always wanted to work abroad.
Interviewer: We have branch offices in Tokyo, Munich, and Melbourne, which one of those would you prefer and why?
Greg: I think that I would prefer to work in Tokyo. I am interested in Japanese culture, and I also speak a little Japanese. If I lived in Japan, then I could improve my Japanese while working there. That would be an extra benefit for me.
Interviewer: How long have you been learning Japanese?
Greg: I have been learning Japanese as a hobby for about 2 years. I study a little every day after work, and I take a class every Saturday at the language center downtown.
Interviewer: That’s amazing. Good for you.
Patterns and Examples
I would be willing to work abroad for an extended period of time. I ____________________.
- I would be willing to work abroad for an extended period of time. I would love to have the opportunity to gain experience by working in a different country.
- I would be willing to work abroad for an extended period of time. I think it would be a great chance for me to grow and learn.
I would not be willing to work abroad for an extended period of time. I ____________________.
- I would not be willing to work abroad for an extended period of time. I have two young children, and it would be too hard to be away from them or to move with them.
- I would not be willing to work abroad for an extended period of time. I like living near my family.
I would be willing to work abroad for an extended period of time if ____________________.
- I would be willing to work abroad for an extended period of time if the place were safe and the job were challenging.
- I would be willing to work abroad for an extended period of time if the role and salary were good.
