How to Interview a Person Whose Second Language is English comes down to ensuring viewers can understand exactly what the person is saying. That according to video marketing strategist Bob Kaplitz.
Hyun Chu, an Irving resident, instructs and inspires young artists. Many of her students have earned scholarships and admission to top art colleges. A native of Korea, she opened her Dallas Arts Studio in 1991 where she shares her passion for art with children four to 18 years old.
When Bob Kaplitz interviewed Hyun for a magazine article appearing in publication for Hackberry Creek residents, he also shot video — a useful tool for note-taking and a powerful medium itself. Because English is a second language for Hyun, she was concerned she wasn’t understandable. In fact, she knows English quite well, but the situation of English as a second language, so ere are several tops.
TAKEAWAYS FOR HOW TO INTERVIEW A PERSON WHOSE SECOND LANGUAGE IS ENGLISH
Ask the person to slowly repeat words if you can’t understand them.
Reword questions if the interview isn’t getting at what you want.
Be supportive as they can get frustrated if they can’t communicate what they want in your language.
To learn about one of Hyun’s students, click on http://kaplitz.tv/?p=2627
To fine tune your interview skills for video marketing strategies and video production, contact Bob: bob@kaplitz.tv.
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