Introduction to Interviewing: The Art of Conversation

A course by Elvira Liceaga , Broadcast Journalist and Writer

Broadcast Journalist and Writer . Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined September 2019

Explore research and communication tools to structure interviews for live broadcasting or publishing

  • Spanish with subtitles in English
  • 97% positive reviews (72)
  • 2506 students

Explore research and communication tools to structure interviews for live broadcasting or publishing

A course by Elvira Liceaga

In this online course, learn how to find the perfect question to spark an unforgettable conversation. According to broadcast journalist and writer Elvira Liceaga, the key to creating an engaging dialogue is the right balance of prior research and personal reflections.

Take a seat with your teacher and learn how to structure and conduct an interview for a live event, a broadcast, or publication. Discover the power of your words to reveal the subtleties and unravel the complexities of any topic, as well as tricks for natural interaction with your interviewee.

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What will you learn in this online course?

13 lessons & 22 downloads

What is an interview?
7 minutes, 17 seconds
The investigation
7 minutes, 52 seconds
Understanding the topic
16 minutes, 28 seconds
Organizing the investigation
16 minutes, 50 seconds
Inhabiting the stage
16 minutes, 35 seconds
The interview
20 minutes, 53 seconds
Spanish with subtitles in English
  • 97% positive reviews (72)
  • 2506 students
  • 13 lessons (2h 23m)
  • 22 additional resources (2 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Prepare a conversation guide to conduct a seamless interview by combining research with personal notes.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in learning how to conduct interviews for all media and formats, from radio and TV programs to newspapers, podcasts, and cultural events.

Requirements and materials

You don't need any previous experience or special materials to take this course, just a notebook and a pen for note-taking.


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2506 Students
72 Reviews
97% Positive ratings
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Elvira Liceaga

A course by Elvira Liceaga

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Broadcast Journalist and Writer

Elvira Liceaga is a broadcast journalist and writer. She currently hosts two cultural radio programs where she invites and interviews guests: Las partículas elementales and the radio supplement for the Revista de la Universidad de México. She is also working on a novel and a collection of essays following the release of her book of short stories Carolina y otras despedidas (Caballo de Troya, 2018).

Throughout her career, Elvira has hosted radio programs in Mexico and New York and interviewed some of her favorite writers like Lydia Davis, Siri Hustvedt, and Selva Almada. She also cowrote and codirected two audio documentaries titled La advertencia, which can be found on any platform, and Mujeres de fuego, which is available on Audible.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    What is an interview?

    • What is an interview?
    • The investigation
  • U3

    Preparation

    • Understanding the topic
    • Organizing the investigation
    • The guiding document you take to the stage
    • The intro
  • U4

    The interview

    • Inhabiting the stage
    • The interview
    • Interview analysis
    • From speech to writing and beyond
    • The importance of knowing how to listen
  • FP

    Final project

    • Introduction to Interviewing: The Art of Conversation

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Introduction to Interviewing: The Art of Conversation

A course by Elvira Liceaga
Broadcast Journalist and Writer . Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined September 2019
  • 97% positive reviews (72)
  • 2506 students