Expert Interviews for Consultants (Second Edition)

Expert Interviews for Consultants (Second Edition)

The English Farm | Expert Interviews for Consultants course

Master Expert Interviews in English with confidence


The Expert Interviews course from The English Farm is designed to help you build the English skills you need to lead professional, effective interviews with specialists.

In today’s global workplace, knowing how to communicate clearly with subject matter experts is more important than ever. This course goes beyond basic English—it teaches you how to build trust, ask smart questions, and guide meaningful conversations that will help you gather valuable information. If your work involves interviewing professionals in English, this course is made for you.

What you’ll learn in the Expert Interviews course


This course focuses on practical skills and real-world techniques that will help you manage every stage of an expert interview professionally.

  • Start with a strong first impression
    • Learn how to introduce yourself clearly, set the right tone, and create a comfortable space for open conversation.
  • Set clear context and purpose
    • Discover how to explain the interview topic and objectives so both you and the expert stay focused. Setting clear expectations leads to more productive, structured discussions.
  • Ask clear and effective questions
    • Develop your ability to ask simple and polite, direct questions that invite useful, detailed answers. You’ll learn how to avoid confusion, use the right language, and get straight to the point.
  • Move smoothly between topics
    • Find out how to shift topics naturally without breaking the flow of conversation. Learn to keep interviews on track while covering all your key points.
  • Listen actively and understand deeply
    • Improve your active listening skills so you can truly understand expert answers. Practice recognizing key points and asking smart follow-up questions.
  • Get detailed answers
    • Ask clarification questions to gather more specific and insightful responses.
  • Use hypothetical questions
    • Learn how to ask “what if” questions to understand how experts think, solve problems, and approach complex situations
  • End with clarity and respect
    • Master how to wrap up an interview professionally. You’ll learn how to show appreciation, and leave a strong final impression that encourages future collaboration.
A part of Business English for Consultants


This Expert Interviews course is part of The English Farm’s Business English for Consultants course. If you use English often in a consulting role, you'll gain even more value by taking the Business English for Consultants course.

Boost your professional English, grow your confidence, and sharpen your expert interview skills—start the Expert Interviews course today!

Time to complete

Fast
15 lessons
Relaxed
30+ lessons