Speaking guides
English speaking practice for real situations
Guides to the conversations people rehearse most in English: job interviews, meetings, presentations, phone calls, the doctor and small talk. Each with a sample and a way to practise.
- Practise job interview answers in EnglishRehearse your answers to common job interview questions in English, out loud or on camera, until they sound like you. A sample answer, how to practise and the mistakes to avoid.
- How to answer “Tell me about yourself” in EnglishA clear structure, a sample answer and a way to rehearse the first question of almost every interview in English, so you start calm and sound natural.
- IELTS Speaking Part 2: practise your long turnPractise the two-minute IELTS long turn in English: plan in one minute, speak to the cue card, record yourself and try again. A sample answer and common mistakes.
- Speak up in meetings in EnglishPractise the English you need in meetings: giving an update, disagreeing politely, asking for clarification. A sample update, useful phrases and how to rehearse.
- Practise a presentation in EnglishRehearse a short presentation in English on camera: open clearly, signpost each part, close with one message. A sample opening, phrases and a practice routine.
- Make phone calls in English with confidencePractise English phone calls before you make them: introduce yourself, say why you are calling, check details and close politely. A sample call and useful phrases.
- Talk to a doctor in EnglishPractise describing symptoms in English before an appointment: what hurts, since when, what makes it better or worse. A sample visit and the words you need.
- Small talk in English: start and keep a conversation goingPractise small talk in English: open a conversation, ask follow-up questions and close it kindly. A sample exchange, safe topics and how to rehearse.