Everyday conversation — spoken English guides
The English people actually speak: greetings, small talk, phone and video calls, and what to say when you did not understand a word of that.
5 guides
Asking for Clarification in English Without Sounding Lost
Saying "what?" makes people repeat the whole sentence at the same speed. Here are the phrases that actually get you what you missed.
Phone and Video Call English: Speaking Without Faces
Calls are harder than face-to-face for a real reason: you lose the visual channel. Here is how to compensate deliberately.
Small Talk in English: The Rules Nobody Explains
Small talk looks like meaningless chatter and is actually a strict social protocol. Here is what it is for and how to do it.
How to Start a Conversation in English Without Freezing
The opening is the hardest ten seconds. Here is a repeatable structure that works with strangers, colleagues and new acquaintances.
Everyday English Conversation Phrases People Actually Use
Textbook phrases are grammatically perfect and nobody says them. Here is what native speakers actually use, by situation.