Which sounds more senior?
60 seconds
Three real work situations. Choose the line you would say.
Round 1 of 3
Your project is two weeks late. Your director asks for an update.
Cause, effect, request. The director knows what to do next.
Round 2 of 3
A client asks for a discount you cannot give.
Firm on substance, open on options. The negotiation keeps moving.
Round 3 of 3
You lost the thread in a fast video call.
It names exactly what you missed, so the speaker can answer in one line.
False friends
1 minute
Five words that look the same in your language but mean something else in English.
Round 1 of 5 · You want to say you received the contract.
Choose the sentence a native speaker would say.
“Become” means to start being something. For receiving, say “get” or “receive”.
Round 2 of 5 · You are talking about your manager.
Choose the sentence a native speaker would say.
In English a “chef” cooks. Your manager is your “boss” or “manager”.
Round 3 of 5 · You will be at the conference.
Choose the sentence a native speaker would say.
“Assist” means to help. To be present at an event, say “attend”.
Round 4 of 5 · You want someone to look over the figures.
Choose the sentence a native speaker would say.
“Control” means to be in charge of. To look for mistakes, say “check”.
Round 5 of 5 · You describe a sensible decision.
Choose the sentence a native speaker would say.
“Sensible” means reasonable. “Sensitive” means easily upset or confidential.
Where does my English stand?
2 minutes
Twelve statements about your English at work. See where to start: listening, speaking or writing.
Listening · 1 / 12
I can follow a fluent English call when I know the topic.
How true is this for you?
Listening · 2 / 12
I can tell which points are decisions and which are still suggestions.
How true is this for you?
Listening · 3 / 12
I can keep track when several people exchange views quickly.
How true is this for you?
Listening · 4 / 12
I can hear when a careful phrase signals doubt, resistance or an unspoken concern.
How true is this for you?
Speaking · 5 / 12
I can give a short update with a clear point and next step.
How true is this for you?
Speaking · 6 / 12
I can interrupt appropriately to ask for the detail I need.
How true is this for you?
Speaking · 7 / 12
I can rephrase my point calmly when the first version is misunderstood.
How true is this for you?
Speaking · 8 / 12
I can push back politely in English without rehearsing the sentence first.
How true is this for you?
Writing · 9 / 12
I can write a routine work email without translating each sentence.
How true is this for you?
Writing · 10 / 12
I can summarise a discussion so that decisions, owners and deadlines are clear.
How true is this for you?
Writing · 11 / 12
I can adjust the tone of a sensitive message without making it vague.
How true is this for you?
Writing · 12 / 12
I can write a concise recommendation that makes the options and risks easy to judge.
How true is this for you?
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