Spoken English guides
Practical guides to the IELTS speaking test and to speaking English with confidence: how the test works, what examiners listen for, and routines you can practise out loud today.
Spoken English
How to answer "Tell me about yourself" in an English interview
Present, past, future, in about a minute. A structure for the first interview question, three sample answers, and the phrases that weaken an answer.
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Spoken English
How to learn to speak English with AI: what AI feedback can and can't tell you
AI is a patient practice partner that can measure your pauses and quote your mistakes. It cannot give you an official score or replace real conversations. Here is how to use it well.
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Spoken English
How to stop saying "um" and "like": a fluency practice routine
Fillers are the sound of planning out loud. Swap them for short silent pauses, keep a few thinking phrases ready, and track your fillers per minute for a week.
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