I understand English but I can’t speak. Where do I start?

Take the 3-minute level test, then go to Practice → Speaking. Every lesson ends with a timed speaking challenge.

Yes. All lessons, quizzes, reading and resources are free, with no sign-up.

Is it for children or adults?

Both. Kids Level 1 and 2 use pictures and stories; Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced work for students, adults and professionals.

Advanced › Communication

Advanced 💬 Communication

Handle updates, requests and difficult news with a professional tone.

Goal: Handle updates, requests and difficult news with a professional tone.

Softeners and clarity: Just a quick update… / Would it be possible to…? / I’m afraid… / Going forward…

Just a quick update on the project.

Would it be possible to extend the deadline?

I’m afraid we won’t be able to make Friday.Bad news, softened

Going forward, let’s…

Could you keep me in the loop?

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Question 1 of 4Multiple choice

Professional way to give bad news:

Give a 1-minute project update to a client: progress, one delay, next steps.

1:00

Say it out loud. Nobody is listening — that’s the point. Mistakes are allowed.

Do the practice quiz above, then mark it complete.