Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 13/13
Intercultural Communication: Ask Instead of Assuming
Adjust directness, turn-taking, and feedback across cultures without relying on stereotypes.
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Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 13/13
Adjust directness, turn-taking, and feedback across cultures without relying on stereotypes.
Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 12/13
Use stress and pitch to highlight new information, correct a contrast, and manage speaking turns.
Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 11/13
Write a suitably formal request with clear scope, reasons, timing, and an alternative when needed.
Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 10/13
Follow a long lecture through signposts, hierarchy, abbreviations, and questions to revisit later.
Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 9/13
Read research through its question, main claim, method, result, and important limitations.
Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 8/13
Write self-contained updates that help teammates in other time zones continue without another meeting.
Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 7/13
De-escalate disagreement, separate people from the problem, and work toward a shared goal.
Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 6/13
Base feedback on observations, impact, and clear next steps instead of personal labels.
Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 5/13
Present an overview, select useful figures, make comparisons, and avoid claims the data cannot support.
Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 4/13
Write concise updates that help stakeholders understand progress, changes, risks, and support needed.
Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 3/13
Keep a meeting focused, manage speaking turns, and record decisions and action items clearly.
Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 2/13
Start professional conversations, introduce yourself briefly, ask thoughtful questions, and follow up naturally.
Career & academic · B1–B2 · Lesson 1/13
Write a focused profile and achievement bullets that match the role with clear, honest evidence.
Life skills · A1–A2 · Lesson 13/13
Turn an intention into a measurable goal, a weekly plan, and a concise progress update.
Life skills · A1–A2 · Lesson 12/13
Invite, accept, decline, apologize, and suggest an alternative in a sincere, natural way.
Life skills · A1–A2 · Lesson 11/13
Ask about meaning, confirm instructions, request examples, and work effectively with classmates.
Life skills · A1–A2 · Lesson 10/13
Write messages with enough context, a clear request, and a deadline while protecting personal information.
Life skills · A1–A2 · Lesson 9/13
Discuss payment methods, fees, transaction status, and discrepancies that need to be checked.