Interview Script
Learn how to plan purposeful questions, write natural spoken answers and present an interview in clear script form.
Watch the lesson
Watch the matching Path to Selective lesson when available, then review the structure before you practise.
Purpose, audience and tone
Purpose
Share information through a spoken conversation between an interviewer and a guest.
Typical audience
Listeners or readers who want to learn from the interviewee’s experience.
Tone
conversational, curious, informative
Core structure
Follow these steps so your response matches the expected Interview Script format.
Introduction
Introduce the interviewer, guest and topic.
Opening questions
Begin with easy questions that set the scene.
Deeper questions
Ask questions that reveal important details, feelings or expertise.
Follow-up responses
Let answers sound natural and include useful information.
Closing
Thank the guest and end with a final reflection or takeaway.
Exam time plan
A clear 30-minute plan for exam conditions.
Example opening or extract
Sample opening
Key features
- Clear speaker labels
- Purposeful questions
- Natural spoken answers
- Useful information for the audience
- A polite opening and closing
Common mistakes
- Asking yes/no questions only
- Writing answers that sound like essays
- Forgetting speaker names
- Having no clear topic focus
Planning checklist
- Who is being interviewed and why?
- What does the audience need to learn?
- What are my best open questions?
- How will answers stay natural but informative?
- How will I open and close the interview?
Practice options
Apply what you learned in a timed exam using the Path to Selective exam experience.
Timed Exam Practice
Complete the response under realistic 30-minute NSW Selective exam conditions.
Start 30-Minute ExamFinal editing checklist
- Are speakers clearly labelled?
- Do questions dig deeper than yes/no?
- Does the interview stay on topic?
- Is there a clear ending?
Related formats
Continue with a nearby format to strengthen transferable skills.