conversational interview

[/ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəl ˈɪntərvjuː/]
nounpl: conversational interviews
entrevista conversacional
1. An informal interview conducted in a natural, dialogue-like manner rather than following a strict set of predetermined questions, allowing for flexible and organic conversation flow
The journalist conducted a conversational interview with the author, letting the discussion flow naturally rather than sticking to a rigid script.
A jornalista realizou uma entrevista conversacional com o autor, deixando a discussão fluir naturalmente em vez de seguir um roteiro rígido.
2. A qualitative research method where an interviewer engages in open-ended dialogue with a participant to gather in-depth information and insights
In her study, she used conversational interviews to understand the lived experiences of immigrant families.
Em seu estudo, ela usou entrevistas conversacionais para compreender as experiências vividas pelas famílias de imigrantes.
Conversational interviews are increasingly valued in both Brazilian and American journalistic and academic contexts as they are seen as more authentic and capable of capturing deeper human insights. In Brazil, this approach is often contrasted with the more formal interview style traditionally used in television journalism. In the USA, this method is prevalent in podcast culture and qualitative research methodologies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
informal interviewunstructured interviewopen-ended interviewdialogue interviewsemi-structured interview
Antonyms / Antônimos
structured interviewformal interviewstandardized interviewrigid interview

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrevista conversacional
Standard term used in academic and journalistic contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
entrevista conversacional
Commonly used in media and research institutions
Rio de Janeiro
entrevista conversacional
Used in journalistic and academic settings with same meaning
Portugal
entrevista conversacional
Same terminology used; sometimes 'entrevista informal' as alternative

Related Words

qualitative researchinterview techniqueoral historydialoguesemi-structured interviewin-depth interviewrapport

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking the ice
getting the conversation flowing
letting someone open up
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