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English for Job Interviews: Speak with Confidence (Udemy.com)

Be Ready for Any Question: IT-Specific Job Interview English Skills

Created by: Terry Mc Gonigle

Last updated August 2026

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Based on the ratings of 7,256 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in August 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.

Terry Mc Gonigle's course prepares non-native English speakers for job interviews, and it leans hard toward IT. The opening sections cover common questions and the STAR method for difficult ones. After that the syllabus turns technical: tell me about yourself, describe your last project, explain your tech stack, then five coding interview sections and a system design lesson on a URL shortener. It asks for intermediate English. About 35,000 students have enrolled, and it carries the Bestseller badge.

Reviewers call it practical, and one praises how clearly Terry speaks. One says the tips work even for people not applying for IT jobs. Another says they finally started speaking English in their daily meeting. Of 7,256 ratings, 4,693 are five stars and only 102 are one or two stars. The complaints are small. One reviewer says the role plays do not work for them, and an older three-star review calls the answers basic and wants more real examples. The role play sections list no lectures in the syllabus, so they depend on a Udemy feature.

The course was last updated in August 2026, so the tech material is recent. At around 19 hours it is long, but most lessons are short and easy to take in pieces. Developers, DevOps people and other engineers get the most out of it. Someone interviewing for a non-tech job can use the early general sections, but a big share of the course will not apply. For tech people, it looks like a safe choice.

Best forSoftware engineers and IT staff who must interview in English and want tech-specific answers.
Skip it ifYour job is outside tech, or your English is below intermediate and needs basics first.

Pros

  • Long IT track covers project stories, tech stacks, coding rounds and system design
  • Reviewers say Terry speaks clearly and explains things in a way that is easy to follow
  • STAR technique is taught for the hard behavioral questions
  • Updated August 2026, with ten role sets from DevOps to UI/UX designer

Cons

  • Role play sections have no lectures listed, and one reviewer says they do not work
  • Much of the course is IT-only, so non-tech job seekers pay for material they will skip
  • An older reviewer found the answers basic and wanted more real-world examples
Excellent course, very practical. It has everything you need to build your toolkit for a job in English.
Pablo Pivatto, a student

Needs intermediate English. Suits working IT people who can chat fine but want polished interview answers.

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What you will learn

  • Respond correctly, calmly and confidently to the most common questions asked in job interviews in English.
  • Identify the two phases of interviews and how to respond in each using the correct vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
  • Recognize/identify the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.
  • Respond to "difficult" questions by implementing the STAR technique.

Course content

27 sections · 169 lectures · 19 hours of video 24 quizzes, 1 practice test, 8 articles

  1. 1English for job interviews : Pass Job Your Interview In English - Introduction 3 free previews35 lectures · 16 quizzes · 1.8 hours
  2. 2How to answer difficult interview questions12 lectures · 5 quizzes · 1 hour
  3. 3PDF and Audio files for course2 lectures
  4. 4English for IT interviews SECTION A - Tell me about yourself 1 free preview16 lectures · 3 hours
  5. 5English for IT interviews SECTION B - What was your last project? 2 free previews10 lectures · 2 hours
  6. 6English for IT interviews SECTION C - Describe the TECH STACK you are using. 3 free previews12 lectures · 1.9 hours
  7. 7Coding Interview Prep: Section 1 Understanding the Problem10 lectures · 56 min
  8. 8Coding Interview Prep: Section 2 Planning Your Solution10 lectures · 58 min
  9. 9Coding Interview Prep: Section 3: Writing and Fixing Your Code9 lectures · 58 min
  10. 10Coding Interview Prep: Section 4: Testing Your Solution9 lectures · 52 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Professionals who want to work in 100% English speaking envirnments
  • IT professionals of all kinds
  • Software engineers
  • Engineers of all kinds

What you need before you start

  • Intermediate English

How it compares

Against the other 535 rated Udemy courses in Language Learning on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 64% of them
  • Reviews7,256#42 of 536 by number of reviews
  • Length19.4 hourslonger than 88% of them
  • Last updatedAugust 2026more recently than 91% of them

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Course Description

You can NOT keep passing up the job of your dreams. It's time to speak with confidence and ace your next English job interview!

I've developed the most complete and definitive guide to help you secure that coveted position, now more powerful than ever. If you study this course with discipline and put its strategies into practice, I guarantee you will achieve your goal.

Introducing a Game-Changer: AI-Powered Role Plays! We're incredibly excited to announce a powerful new tool in your course: AI-Powered Role Plays! This innovative Udemy feature allows you to engage in realistic mock interview conversations with an AI character, providing a safe, private space to practice and perfect your responses.

Why are these AI Role Plays a game-changer for your interview preparation?

  • Real-world practice: Simulate actual interview scenarios, including phone screenings, video introductions, live coding discussions, and behavioral questions.

  • Build confidence: Practice speaking under pressure without the stakes of a real interview.

  • Personalized, instant feedback: Get immediate insights to refine your answers, pronunciation, and flow, showing you what you did well and guiding you on areas for improvement.

  • Targeted IT focus: Many scenarios are specifically designed for software engineers and IT professionals, allowing you to explain your tech portfolio, coding logic, and handle IT-specific challenges.

This course is ideal if you're in the IT sector. It includes an exclusive module for developers, offering over 3 hours of training with questions, terms, and vocabulary unique to your industry.

I will teach you how to:

  • Respond correctly, calmly, and confidently to the most common questions asked in job interviews in English.

  • Identify the two phases of interviews and how to respond in each using the correct vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

  • Recognize and avoid common mistakes.

  • Respond to "difficult" questions by implementing the proven STAR technique.

This comprehensive course includes:

  • 10 hours of video content

  • 2 articles

  • 56 downloadable resources

  • 1 practical exam

  • Exclusive module for the I.T. sector (including the new AI-powered tech interview simulator!)

  • 21 Unique AI-Powered Role Play Scenarios integrated throughout the curriculum (find them in Section 9 and beyond!)

  • Access on Mobile, Tablet, Computer, and Smart TV

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Recently fully updated for the IT sector

Requirements: Intermediate English

I can tell you for sure that this is the best course you can find on Udemy to prepare for your job interview in English. But don't just take my word for it; scroll down to the bottom of this page and check out the comments from hundreds of satisfied students.

I am Terry, Irish and a certified language teacher, with over 10 years of experience helping people from all over the world master English. My knowledge and preparation are here to guarantee you the best results.

You might be asking, how can Terry teach a course to pass job interviews? I've meticulously prepared this course, going as far as signing up for, presenting, and passing job interviews myself, solely to study the application method and achieve the best results for you.

WHAT ABOUT THE I.T. SECTOR?

I've interviewed and consulted with human resources recruiters to understand the interview process in the IT sector. This includes identifying key points, specific vocabulary, and unique questions asked in this field.

Thanks to this extensive research, I've identified that companies generally divide job interviews into two phases:

  1. Recognition Phase: They will ask you what you know about their company, the sector they're in, etc. With my study method, you'll be able to answer these simple questions easily and correctly.

  2. Personal Questions: They want to know about you – who you are, what you want – to identify if you are the right fit. You just have to tell the right story. With my STAR method, we will address these issues and prepare you for the best interview of your life.

You only need one opportunity to prove that you are the right person. You have the talent and the desire to fill that vacancy; let me help you achieve that goal.

At the end of this course, you will:

  • Possess the knowledge to manage the anxiety and nerves that a job interview can generate.

  • Be able to perform fluently and confidently in a job interview in English.

  • Have the necessary tools to prepare and present your interview in English and pass it successfully.

  • Be able to give formal, structured, and grammatically correct answers.

  • Know how to approach "competence" related answers, what to say, and what not to say according to what the interviewer wants to hear.

Get ahead of the answers, show preparation and confidence. You will gain the empowerment and assurance to face your job interview and pass it with flying colors.

Content available all the time: Prepare for your interview at any moment. Impress the HR recruiter and stand out from your colleagues. Download and study the guides, review the audios on your mobile, and take the practice test. Don't delay—achieve your goal now!

More than 137,000 people like you have already been trained and prepared with me. Don't hesitate; you'll be making a great investment. Once you're inside, you'll notice the dedication and passion with which I do my job. If you want security and tranquility, just check the bottom of this page for my qualifications; my students' reviews are my best letter of introduction.

Cheer up, take the next step! Let's prepare together for your next interview and get that job you want so much!

Who is this course for?

  1. For you who want to get your first job position.

  2. For you who are looking for a better job opportunity in that company you admire and see as unattainable.

  3. For developers, programmers, and all those people in the IT sector who are looking for a better job opportunity.

  4. Anyone who wants to prepare for job interviews in English.

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Instructor Details

Terry Mc Gonigle

Hi my name is Terry,I'm a professional English teacher and I have taught thousands of students from all over the world in my 12 year career of teaching in language schools and teaching online.

I have helped my students improve their English to help their professional and personal goals with English. 

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Reviews

4.7

7,256 ratings on Udemy

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By TEOMAR JUDIVETH ROJAS RAMOS on 10/8/2025

Great course! He speaks clearly, and you can understand everything. It doesn’t matter if you’re not applying for an IT job. I think he gives great tips for interview preparation.

By Takako Goto on 2/18/2025

I enjoyed sections 1 and 2 and learned many valuable sentences. I should have read the entire course content; this course is for people applying for IT. So maybe the course title should include "IT."

By Kpoti Tokou on 1/20/2023

This course is great! It's helping me getting better and less apprehensive to job interviews. I'm not done with all the material yet but I feel like...wow! My confidence is being boosted. It is a worthy course

By Hossein Derakhshanfar on 7/23/2022

I barely give a 5-star review to a course here but this course absolutely deserves it! the way he discusses the important questions is awesome and I couldn't find such a fantastic course with tons of helpful information somewhere else! Thank you very much, Man!

By Anonymized User on 7/14/2022

I really like the course because it give good example of how I can prepare myself for a job interview. The course has shown me some interested scenarios and how to give an answer in all of them and is helping to prepare myself for future applications in my life.

By Ramesh Chand on 11/8/2020

great and helpful content.

By Jose Luis Carretero Galan on 11/8/2020

Desde luego, buenos consejos explicados en una forma muy clara.

By Adil Dhissa on 10/10/2020

Excellent

By Sara Maran on 10/8/2020

It was good, I was out for a more advanced level course, but this seems a great one for beginners

By Madina Barakhoeva on 10/1/2020

That is what I was looking for!

By Rafael dos Santos Pessanha on 9/7/2020

Good

By Erika Sfrisi on 9/4/2020

Very interesting course thank you

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Overall Score : 94 / 100