Späť na TOEFL Speaking B1 (3.0-3.5) English (US) – Take an Interview

Looking for a Part-Time Campus Job

Angličtina hovoriaci scenár

Libby

A bright British English speaker with an approachable, conversational tone.

32 years · female

Practise talking about "Looking for a Part-Time Campus Job" with Libby, your AI speaking avatar. Speak out loud, get instant feedback, and build confidence for your TOEFL iBT B1 speaking exam.

Start free AI practice

Konverzácia

Why might a student look for a part-time campus job?

Prečo by si študent mohol hľadať brigádu na kampuse?

Dobrá odpoveď:

A student might look for a part-time campus job to earn money for food, travel, books, or other daily costs. Working on campus can be convenient because the job is close to classes and the library. The student may be able to work for a few hours between lessons instead of traveling across the city. This saves time and can make the job easier to manage during a busy semester. It can also help them feel more independent because they earn some of their own money.

Študent si môže hľadať brigádu na kampuse, aby si zarobil peniaze na jedlo, cestovanie, knihy alebo iné každodenné výdavky. Práca na kampuse môže byť praktická, pretože je blízko prednášok aj knižnice. Študent môže mať možnosť pracovať niekoľko hodín medzi hodinami namiesto toho, aby cestoval cez celé mesto. Ušetrí tým čas a práca sa dá počas náročného semestra ľahšie zvládnuť. Zároveň mu to môže pomôcť cítiť sa samostatnejšie, pretože si zarobí aspoň časť vlastných peňazí.

What can make a part-time job difficult during the semester?

Dobrá odpoveď:

A part-time job can be difficult during the semester when the hours are too long. The student may earn more money, but they may not have enough time for homework, reading, or revision. At first, they might think they can manage everything, but after a few weeks they can become tired. Study should still be the main priority. A job with flexible hours is usually safer than one that demands too much time. Students should count study hours honestly before agreeing to regular shifts.

Is money or experience more important in a campus job?

Dobrá odpoveď:

Money is more important if the student needs to pay for real daily costs, such as rent, food, transport, or course materials. In that situation, the job must help with basic needs before anything else. A very interesting job is not useful if it pays too little for the student to manage. But the student should still protect study time. Earning money is important, but failing courses would create a bigger problem later. In that case, the student should choose reliable pay over an impressive job title.

What advice would you give to a student choosing a part-time job?

Dobrá odpoveď:

The hours need careful checking before they accept the job. They should look at their full week, including classes, homework, travel, meals, and sleep. A job may seem fine in an interview, but it can become difficult when assignments start. Students should ask whether the hours can change during exam weeks. It is better to choose a smaller job that they can keep than a bigger job that hurts their studies. They should be honest with the employer about their class timetable from the start.