Duration of the online course: 8 hours and 16 minutes
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Speak English with confidence at work and in daily life. This free online course builds conversation, small talk, and modern vocabulary skills—plus practice.
In this free course, learn about
Conversation starters for networking, small talk, and meeting strangers
How to introduce yourself, break the ice, and greet colleagues at a new job
Phrases to encourage others, give compliments, and express happiness at work
Active listening habits to keep conversations going and build rapport
How to end office conversations politely and offer/insist on paying a bill
Core workplace English: confirming understanding, common office phrases, time vocabulary
Meaning of corporate terms and idioms (e.g., ballpark figure, office idioms)
Modern vocabulary and slang (e.g., nomophobia, awesome sauce, binge-watch, amped)
Avoiding common English writing/usage mistakes and commonly confused/misused words
Resume/CV language: words to avoid and power words that strengthen your profile
Nuance and connotation: positive alternatives and words with negative connotations
Descriptive vocabulary for people, emotions, nature, and being sick
Idioms and regional usage (American slang, family idioms, Indianisms vs Standard English)
Course Description
Struggling to find the right words in everyday conversations, meetings, or casual chats at work? This free online English course helps you sound natural, confident, and prepared in real situations you face every day. Instead of focusing on abstract grammar rules, you will build practical speaking habits: starting conversations, keeping them flowing, responding politely, and ending discussions smoothly without feeling awkward.
You will learn how to introduce yourself clearly in a new workplace, network more comfortably, and handle small talk that builds trust with colleagues and clients. Along the way, you will strengthen your ability to ask questions with the right tone, make indirect suggestions, and show active listening so people feel heard. These communication skills are especially valuable if you are preparing for a new job, adapting to an English-speaking environment, or simply want to participate more in office discussions.
The course also expands your vocabulary for modern English, including contemporary terms, useful idioms, and common office expressions that appear in emails and conversations. You will gain better control over words that learners often confuse or misuse, and you will become more aware of phrases that may sound unprofessional on a resume or in formal settings. By practicing with quick checks and exercises, you will reinforce what you learn and improve your accuracy without losing spontaneity.
Whether your goal is to speak more fluently with strangers, encourage a teammate, express happiness or concern appropriately, or understand trending language you hear online, this course gives you the tools to communicate with ease. By the end, you will have a stronger, more flexible English voice for daily conversation, workplace interactions, and the moments where making a good impression matters most.
Course content
Video class: Conversation Starters for work and Networking06m
Exercise: Which of the following is considered an effective conversation starter for someone new to a workplace who wants to create a good network?
Video class: Conversation starts with Strangers06m
Exercise: What is essential for keeping a conversation going with strangers?
Video class: Simple English Phrases to Encourage others05m
Exercise: What is a simple phrase to boost morale when someone feels bogged down?
Video class: Small Talk Conversation Starters06m
Exercise: Why is small talk considered important according to the video?
Video class: Introducing yourself and greeting others at your new work Place06m
Exercise: How can you break the ice when introducing yourself at a new workplace?
Video class: Basic English Phrases for Beginners10m
Exercise: Which phrase can be used to express gratitude in English?
Video class: Easy English for your New job07m
Exercise: What phrase should you use to confirm your understanding after being taught something at a new job?
Video class: Tips for work place English Conversation06m
Exercise: What is a recommended approach when you're learning English and need to use it in the workplace?
Video class: Common office phrases used at work07m
Exercise: What does the phrase 'ballpark figure' mean in a corporate context?
Video class: Time Related Vocabulary07m
Exercise: Which term describes the time of day immediately following noon?
Video class: Scale up your Vocabulary in 202005m
Exercise: What does 'nomophobia' mean?
Video class: Brand-new English Words you should Learn this Week09m
Exercise: What does the term 'awesome sauce' refer to?
Video class: Modern English Words and Terms you Should Know06m
Exercise: What is the term used to describe the act of continuously watching episodes of a web series or television show in a single sitting?
Video class: Top 20 Compliments for Team Members10m
Exercise: What is an effective compliment for a team member who always helps new employees?
Video class: Phrases to Express Happiness in English06m
Exercise: Which phrase conveys extreme happiness?
Video class: Ways to Be a Better Listener11m
Exercise: What is one of the key behaviors to demonstrate when aiming to be a good listener according to the text?
Video class: American Slangs and Phrases which Sound Cool08m
Exercise: What does 'rub elbows' mean in American slang?
Video class: Most Trending and Searched Vocabulary in 202007m
Exercise: What does the word 'pedantic' mean?
Video class: How to ask Questions politely in English06m
Exercise: Which auxiliary verb can be used to make questions sound more polite by implying a request rather than a command?
Video class: Words you Should Never use in your Resume08m
Exercise: Which word should be used cautiously in a CV?
Video class: Power Words to Boost Your CV07m
Video class: Funny Colloquial English Mistakes we make08m
Exercise: Based on the video, which of the following is NOT a reason why we make colloquial English mistakes?
Video class: Common English Mistakes06m
Video class: Do you Make these Mistakes when you Write?09m
Video class: Expressions to Describe Busy People06m
Exercise: Which expression can be used to indicate someone is extremely busy and cannot take on more work?
Video class: Common Words you might be using Incorrectly08m
Video class: 5 Colorful Idioms for Daily English Usage06m
Video class: American Slang Words for English Learners07m
Exercise: What does the American slang word 'amped' mean?
Video class: How to Make Polite, Indirect Suggestions09m
Video class: How to End Office Conversations Politely09m
Video class: Expressions to Offer to pay for Something in English05m
Exercise: Which of the following expressions would you use to insist on paying the bill when it arrives at the table?
Video class: Useful Formal and Informal Words in English10m
Video class: American Idioms which are Fun to Use07m
Video class: Fun Family Idioms in English07m
Exercise: What does the idiom 'spitting image' refer to in English?
Video class: Quotes to Express Love for your Mom08m
Video class: Amazing Words to Describe The Tea you Drink11m
Video class: Quotes to Express Love for your Dad07m
Exercise: Which of the following quotes could you use to express your appreciation for the way your father empowered you in life?
Video class: A Guide to Coronavirus Related Words10m
Video class: Common English Phrases Related to Money06m
Video class: Different Ways to Say you are Sick07m
Exercise: Which of the following English expressions can be used to indicate that you're not feeling at your best?
Video class: Do you Commonly Confuse these Words07m
Video class: Unique08m
Video class: Words to Describe the Beauty of Mother earth10m
Exercise: Which word best describes a view that captivates your thoughts and rules your heart and mind because of its fascinating beauty?
Video class: Unique Ways to Describe Intelligent People06m
Video class: Ways to Express Worry and Nervousness08m
Video class: Unique and Different Words used to Describe Honest People05m
Exercise: Which of the following words is NOT typically used to describe a person who is honest?
Video class: 5 Office related idioms and Phrases10m
Video class: Fun Idioms to Describe Crazy People08m
Video class: Positive Words that will Brighten your Day10m
Exercise: Which of the following words suggests a level of happiness and joy that is expressed openly and vividly?
Video class: Fascinating Dance Idioms05m
Video class: Supercool English Phrases and Expressions08m
Video class: How to Use the Verb Get in English : Quiz and Tips06m
Exercise: What is the implied meaning when 'get' is combined with 'serious' in the context of work?
Video class: Smart Words with Multiple Meanings07m
Video class: 5 Stylish French Origin Words used in English08m
Video class: Indianism and Colloquial Phrases only INDIANS use11m
Exercise: Which of the following phrases is considered grammatically incorrect in the context of Standard English, as commonly used in India?
Video class: Quotes to Inspire Success in your Life and Business06m
Video class: Longest Words in English06m
Video class: 3 Words which May Have A Negative Connotation08m
Exercise: Which of the following terms is considered to have a positive connotation and can be used as an alternative to the word 'strange' when referring to a person?
Video class: Ways to Say that Something is Free06m
Video class: 10 Words to Describe your Best Friends07m
Video class: Ways to Interrupt Someone Politely in English07m
Exercise: What phrase can you use to politely interrupt a conversation when you want to ask for clarification?
Video class: Words That English Learners Misuse08m
Video class: Unique words with Multiple Meanings08m
Course comments: Daily Conversational English
Shaista Mir
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Banoth Ravinder
nice learning