What will I be asked in my Cambridge MML interview?

You will likely have two interviews, either one general and one language, or one for each language. This depends on whether you are planning to take one language ab initio or both post A Level. 30 minutes before your interview, you will be handed a passage taken from a novel/article in the language for which you are applying, and you will be shown into a preparation room. During this time, I would encourage you to read the passage a few times, making sure you have a firm grasp of the content, as well as some stylistic features you might want to pull out during your discussion. When you enter the interview room, there are generally two interviewers, who will both be asking you questions (don't be scared - they tend to be lovely and encouraging, and will guide you in discussion to make sure you are able to show off your strengths!). You may be asked a few general questions about why you want to study languages in general or that specific language, and then you will be asked to read out a few lines and then give a resumé in either the language or in English. Then a discussion on the broader issues raised by the piece will start, lasting about 10 minutes or so - you are not expected to know everything or even understand all the words, so try to make logical links between what you already know and what is in front of you, and remember that you are able to ask the interviewers questions if you are unsure or don't understand a question! If there is time left after this, they may ask you some questions based on what you have included on your personal statement or Cambridge SAQ form (including specific novels/films or authors you have looked at beyond your A Level study). They may ask you to look at things in a different way to how you are used to, so try to keep an open mind and make sure you know any texts you mention really well!