Speaking

Survival Phrases

The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.

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Greetings & Socializing

Meeting people, small talk, and everyday politeness.

C1

Making Small Talk

This resource is designed to help professionals navigate sophisticated social scenarios, establishing rapport through nuanced conversations about professional endeavors, personal leisure activities, and current events.

C1

Making Friends

These sophisticated expressions are designed to help you navigate nuanced social interactions when establishing meaningful connections with new acquaintances who share similar intellectual or creative interests.

C1

Giving Opinions & Disagreeing

These sophisticated expressions enable advanced speakers to navigate nuanced intellectual debates, articulating opinions, hedging assertions, and politely conceding points during professional or academic discussions.

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