Speaking Test Part 1

1. What is your job?

I’m a freelance website designer. At the moment I’m working on a big project for an online retailer.

2. Why did you decide to do that job?

I got into website design because I've always been interested in technology and computer science, but I decided to be self-employed because I like to be my own boss and choose my own projects.

3. What do you do during a normal workday?

During the working week, I spend most of my time writing code, debugging software issues, and attending meetings with my clients.

4. Is your job difficult?

Sure, sometimes the workload can be heavy. There are always challenging technical problems to solve, and the customers can be quite demanding. There’s a lot of pressure to meet deadlines and I usually have to juggle several tasks, which can be stressful.

5. Do you like your colleagues at work?

One of the benefits of doing freelance work is that your colleagues change from one project to the next. Clients can be quite demanding though, so at times I have to bite my tongue and try to be more patient. It’s not always easy!

6. Would you like to be promoted?

One of the downsides of being self-employed is that you don’t have prospects in the same way as someone working at a company. But, as I gain experience and reputation in the industry, I’ll be able to take on bigger and better paid projects.

7. If you had the opportunity, would you change your job?

I sometimes think about applying for a job opening at a big tech company, as you certainly have some perks when working for such a company. You have more job security as well. But, I don’t like the hierarchy in big companies, and I love the freedom to take lots of time off after a big project, so I probably won’t change.

8. At what age would you like to retire?

It's difficult to say, as it depends on a variety of factors such as my financial situation, health, and personal preferences. However, I still find my work fulfilling and engaging so I hope to continue for many years to come.