Phrases for Showing Interest in Conversation (and Sounding More Natural in English) Good conversations are not built only on good grammar. They are built on attention, curiosity, and reaction. You can speak perfect English and still sound cold, distant, or uninterested if you don’t react to what the other person Read more
Clear communication is essential in the workplace. Whether you are writing an email, taking part in a meeting, giving a presentation or discussing a problem with colleagues, choosing the right words can make you sound more confident and professional. In this lesson, you’ll learn useful vocabulary for business communication, including verbs, Read more
Hello English learners, and welcome to another lesson! Today, you’ll learn how to continue after being interrupted, from gentle everyday phrases such as As I was saying… to firmer expressions such as Could I just finish my point? Have you ever been halfway through a sentence when someone suddenly starts Read more
Learn natural English phrases for expressing empathy in difficult and happy situations. Discover what to say when someone is sad, stressed, nervous, disappointed or sharing good news.
Ways to Apologise in English (and How to Respond Naturally) We apologise all the time. We apologise for being late. We apologise for forgetting things. We apologise for small mistakes, big mistakes, and sometimes for things that aren’t even our fault. In English, apologising is not just one word (“sorry”). Read more
Learn how to talk about your skills naturally in English. Discover useful expressions for abilities, strengths and weaknesses, with examples for work, job interviews and Cambridge exams.