Interview for non-native speakers....

[LaughingGas]

Hello SDN,

I just had a concern regarding future(hopefully) interviews. English is my third language and I have very thick accent on the other two languages. When I talk in other two languages I have no problem speaking. But when I am either tired or nervous, sometimes I get stuck in one word and repeat 2~3 times (I am guessing my brain needs processing time) or the flow of the sentences gets weird, not to mention, I can tell my grammar gets worse than it is currently.
I have been practicing speech with my wife who was born in the States but I guess some things are hard to overcome.

I know it is an odd question but if anyone has suggestions,

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[experiment626]

Hello SDN,

I just had a concern regarding future(hopefully) interviews. English is my third language and I have very thick accent on the other two languages. When I talk in other two languages I have no problem speaking. But when I am either tired or nervous, sometimes I get stuck in one word and repeat 2~3 times (I am guessing my brain needs processing time) or the flow of the sentences gets weird, not to mention, I can tell my grammar gets worse than it is currently.
I have been practicing speech with my wife who was born in the States but I guess some things are hard to overcome.

I know it is an odd question but if anyone has suggestions,

Just remember that your interviewer is just like any other person. Don't be nervous and be confident. If they called you for an interview, they must've liked what they saw on a piece of paper. The fact that you can speak 3 languages might actually work to your advantage since that will set you apart from other applicants. Perhaps you can tell the interviewer that English is your 3rd language. I wouldn't worry too much about the stuttering. Try not to, but it isn't the end of the world if you do a little. If stuttering is a really bad problem, take a breath and try speaking slower.

 

[doc toothache]

English will remain your 3rd language when you start seeing patients

 

[Paperclipz]

Hello SDN,

I just had a concern regarding future(hopefully) interviews. English is my third language and I have very thick accent on the other two languages. When I talk in other two languages I have no problem speaking. But when I am either tired or nervous, sometimes I get stuck in one word and repeat 2~3 times (I am guessing my brain needs processing time) or the flow of the sentences gets weird, not to mention, I can tell my grammar gets worse than it is currently.
I have been practicing speech with my wife who was born in the States but I guess some things are hard to overcome.

I know it is an odd question but if anyone has suggestions,

The great thing is that you write English perfectly. Practice speaking english only..avoid using the other languages you speak when you feel like you are getting stuck or can't find the correct word to describe something.

Before each question that you are asked, reflect on it for a few seconds, gather your thoughts and then answer the question. I was born/grew up in the States but english is my fourth language (learned it at school) so I know what you mean about processing time. Good luck and stay confident! Don't let this small obstacle hold you back from your true potential.

 

[Koalafied]

In light of non-native speakers and interviews, what if the interviewer was able to speak his/her(OP) native-language?

 

[Paperclipz]

In light of non-native speakers and interviews, what if the interviewer was able to speak his/her(OP) native-language?

That would be awesome if the interviewer spoke the same native language! But I'm sure since the school curriculum is in english, they have to ask all the questions in english.

 

[Mr Avante]

Hello SDN,

I just had a concern regarding future(hopefully) interviews. English is my third language and I have very thick accent on the other two languages. When I talk in other two languages I have no problem speaking. But when I am either tired or nervous, sometimes I get stuck in one word and repeat 2~3 times (I am guessing my brain needs processing time) or the flow of the sentences gets weird, not to mention, I can tell my grammar gets worse than it is currently.
I have been practicing speech with my wife who was born in the States but I guess some things are hard to overcome.

I know it is an odd question but if anyone has suggestions,

Bilingual and trilingual applicants are always overly welcomed. 👍 Even more polyglots😍
Having an accent is never a problem, what matters is if you can be understood. So, you are not at disadvantage.
Mind sharing the languages you speak/where are you from?

That would be awesome if the interviewer spoke the same native language! But I'm sure since the school curriculum is in english, they have to ask all the questions in english.

It is common practice to pair interviewers with applicants that possess the same traits, especially language 😱

 

[LaughingGas]

Thank you for the words of encouragement. Hopefully my speech gets better by the time I get interview(s). I speak Korean and Spanish. Korean but born in South America..😀

 

[Koalafied]

Thank you for the words of encouragement. Hopefully my speech gets better by the time I get interview(s). I speak Korean and Spanish. Korean but born in South America..😀

Peru by any chance?

 

[LaughingGas]

Na... Argentina..

 

[Koalafied]

Na... Argentina..

AFA👎

 

[LaughingGas]

afa👎

lol...

 

[Hawkteeth]

You'll be fine, there are plenty of dental students out there that don't speak the best english. They got in and so can you! Just try and relax and be comfortable answering the basic interview questions.