Here's a 60-day English Communication Mastery Plan, broken into daily lessons and grouped

into weekly themes. Each day includes vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading,
writing, and cultural immersion. The plan builds up your skills progressively and practically.

WEEK 1: Foundations of Communication

Goal: Build basic vocabulary, sentence structure, and daily use confidence.

Day 1: Introductions

 Vocabulary: Name, age, country, job, hello, goodbye

 Grammar: Subject pronouns + “to be” (I am, You are…)
 Listening: BBC Learning English - Greetings
 Speaking: Practice introducing yourself to a mirror or language partner
 Reading: Simple dialogues of people introducing themselves
 Writing: Write 5 sentences about yourself
 Culture: Watch a YouTube video on “how people greet in English-speaking countries”

Day 2: Daily Routine

 Vocabulary: Wake up, shower, eat, go, work, study, sleep

 Grammar: Present simple tense (I wake up at…)
 Listening: Search “Daily routine English listening” on YouTube
 Speaking: Record yourself describing your day
 Reading: A blog post on a student’s daily routine
 Writing: Describe your daily routine in 10 lines
 Culture: Observe differences in morning routines across cultures

✅ Continue this structure through Day 7. Week 1 builds the foundation.

WEEK 2: Conversations for Everyday Life

Goal: Practice useful phrases and enhance confidence in everyday settings.

Day 8: At the Market

 Vocabulary: Price, cheap, expensive, how much, kilo, buy

 Grammar: Question words (What, Where, How much…)
 Listening: Market shopping dialogues on YouTube
 Speaking: Practice a shopping roleplay
 Reading: Short story involving market shopping
 Writing: Write a short market conversation
  Culture: Learn about tipping and bargaining customs in English-speaking countries

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✅ Continue this for:

 Day 9: At a restaurant
 Day 10: Asking for directions
 Day 11: Talking about weather
 Day 12: Visiting the doctor
 Day 13: Making phone calls
 Day 14: Review and mini-assessment

WEEK 3: Expanding Grammar & Vocabulary

Goal: Handle longer conversations, describe events, improve sentence flow.

Day 15: Past Tense Basics

 Vocabulary: Yesterday, last week, went, did, saw, met

 Grammar: Past simple tense
 Listening: “What did you do yesterday?” stories
 Speaking: Talk about your last weekend
 Reading: Narrative about someone’s weekend
 Writing: Write 10 sentences about your last holiday
 Culture: Learn how small talk differs in countries

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Continue with:

 Day 16: Talking about hobbies

 Day 17: Describing people
 Day 18: Likes and dislikes
 Day 19: Expressing opinions
 Day 20: Making plans (future tense)
 Day 21: Review

WEEK 4: Real-Life Applications

Goal: Apply language to real-world contexts.

  Day 22: Writing emails
 Day 23: Social media language
 Day 24: Booking travel/tickets
 Day 25: Job interview basics
 Day 26: Apartment hunting
 Day 27: Attending a meeting
 Day 28: Review with practical speaking test (record yourself or talk to a partner)

WEEK 5: Intermediate Communication

Goal: Deepen understanding of grammar, connectors, phrasal verbs.

 Day 29: Phrasal verbs intro (get up, look for, put on)
 Day 30: Using "because", "but", "so", "although"
 Day 31: Reading news headlines
 Day 32: Debate practice (speak for/against a topic)
 Day 33: Writing informal vs formal texts
 Day 34: Summarizing a video or article
 Day 35: Weekly review + test

WEEK 6: Fluency Boost & Culture

Goal: Focus on fluency, storytelling, expressions, culture.

 Day 36: Storytelling techniques (beginning-middle-end)

 Day 37: Idioms and expressions (e.g., “Break the ice”)
 Day 38: Politeness in English (tone, phrases)
 Day 39: Humor and sarcasm
 Day 40: Watching a short film with subtitles
 Day 41: Practice group discussion (join online meetups like on Meetup or Tandem)
 Day 42: Review and self-assessment

WEEK 7: Real-World Practice

Goal: Interact confidently, express ideas clearly.

 Day 43: Speak for 3 minutes without stopping (any topic)

 Day 44: Write a personal blog post (200 words)
 Day 45: Read a newspaper article and discuss it
 Day 46: Practice English jokes & puns
  Day 47: Watch a TED Talk & summarize
 Day 48: Write a review of a movie or book
 Day 49: Speak with a native speaker (Tandem, HelloTalk)

WEEK 8: Final Push

Goal: Polish skills and test fluency.

 Day 50–55: Practice mock interviews, public speaking, presentations

 Day 56–58: Write essays, opinion pieces, letters
 Day 59: Comprehensive language test (many available online)
 Day 60: Celebrate! Record a 5-minute self-introduction video and compare with Day 1

📌 Tips Throughout:

 Use apps: Duolingo, Anki (for flashcards), HelloTalk (for speaking), Grammarly
(writing)
 Keep a journal: Note daily new words, corrections, reflections
 Record yourself weekly: Great for reviewing speaking improvement
 Set small goals daily: E.g., “Today I will use 3 new phrasal verbs in speech.”

Great strategy! According to the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule), learning the most frequently
used 20% of English can help you understand and use 80% of everyday conversations. Here's
your high-impact guide, focusing on core vocabulary, phrases, grammar, and sentence
structures used by native speakers daily.

✅ 1. Core Vocabulary (~300 words)

These cover most of daily conversations. Focus on nouns, verbs, adjectives, and function
words.

🔹 100 Core Nouns

 People & roles: man, woman, friend, teacher, boss, customer, child
 Places: home, school, office, store, park, hospital, airport
 Objects: phone, key, bag, door, car, water, food, clothes
  Time: day, week, month, year, hour, minute, night, morning
 Money/Numbers: money, price, bill, dollar, one, two, few, many

🔹 100 Core Verbs

 Action verbs: go, come, get, give, make, take, eat, drink, say, tell
 Helping verbs: be, have, do, can, will, would, should, must, may
 Daily use: like, want, need, know, think, try, see, hear, use, call

🔹 100 Common Adjectives & Function Words

 good, bad, big, small, easy, hard, fast, slow, new, old
 this, that, these, those, some, any, all, each, every, no
 very, too, quite, really, always, never, sometimes, just

✅ 2. Essential Sentence Patterns (Master These!)

🔹 A. Statements

 I am (something). → I am tired. I am a student.

 I have (something). → I have a car. I have a problem.
 I like/love (something). → I like pizza. I love music.
 I want/need (something). → I want coffee. I need help.
 I can/can’t (do something). → I can drive. I can’t swim.

🔹 B. Questions

 What is your name?

 Where are you from?
 Do you like ___?
 Can you help me?
 How much is it?

🔹 C. Negative Sentences

 I don’t like it.

 He doesn’t know.
 They aren’t here.
 I can’t go.

🔹 D. Common Question Starters

 What / Where / When / Why / How / Who

 Examples:
 o What do you do?
o Where do you live?
o How are you?
o Why is it important?

✅ 3. Must-Know Everyday Phrases

These make you sound more natural and native-like.

🔹 Greetings & Social

 Hi! / Hello! / How’s it going?

 What’s up? / Not much.
 Nice to meet you.
 Long time no see.
 Take care! / See you later.

🔹 Daily Life

 I’m on my way.
 Just a second.
 I’m running late.
 What do you think?
 I’m not sure.
 It depends.
 That’s great!
 That’s too bad.

🔹 Politeness

 Please / Thank you / You’re welcome

 Excuse me / I’m sorry / No problem
 Could you help me?
 Would you mind...?

✅ 4. Mini Grammar Guide: Most-Used Rules

🔹 Present Simple

Used for facts, routines.

 I eat breakfast at 8.
  She works at a bank.

🔹 Present Continuous

Used for actions happening now.

 I’m learning English.

 He’s watching TV.

🔹 Past Simple

Used for finished actions.

 I went to the mall.

 They watched a movie.

🔹 Future (Will/Going to)

 I will call you.

 I’m going to study later.

🔹 Modals (Can, Should, Must)

 Can you help me?

 You should rest.
 You must be tired.

✅ 5. Bonus: English Connectors for Fluency

 And / But / Or / So / Because

o I like tea and coffee.
o I’m tired so I’ll go home.
o I didn’t go because I was busy.

📘 PRACTICE TIPS

1. Daily Routine Practice

o Speak 5 sentences about your day using: I am, I have, I went, I will.
2. Flashcards
o Use apps like Anki for core vocabulary
3. Listen & Imitate
o Watch shows like “Friends” or “English Addict with Mr. Steve”
 4. Record Yourself
o Describe your day using today’s verbs/adjectives
5. Speak Often
o Use language exchange apps: Tandem, HelloTalk, Speaky

Absolutely! Mastering slang, idioms, and everyday expressions will make your English sound
natural, fluent, and native-like. Below is a handpicked list of the most commonly used phrases,
with:

✅ Definitions
✅ Real-life examples
✅ Contexts (when & how to use)

🔥 PART 1: Most Common English Slang

Slang Meaning Example Use in Context

1. Chill Relax, calm down "Let’s just chill tonight." Informal hangouts

2. Hang out Spend time socially "We’re hanging out at the mall." With friends

3. Cool Great, okay "That’s a cool idea!" Approving something

4. No worries It’s okay, don’t worry "Sorry I’m late!" → "No worries!" Casual reassurance

5. Sick
Amazing, awesome "That movie was sick!" Excited tone
(positive)

Something
6. Bummer "You can’t come? That’s a bummer." Showing empathy
disappointing

"Want to go to the beach?" → "I’m

7. I’m down I agree, I want to Agreeing casually
down!"

Study hard in short

8. Cram "I need to cram for my test." Student context
time

9. FYI For your information "FYI, the meeting is at 3 PM." Informal work emails

Internet slang / joking

10. Epic fail Big mistake or failure "He dropped the cake—epic fail!"
tone
🔥 PART 2: Common English Idioms
Idiom Meaning Example Use in Context

Start a conversation in an "He told a joke to break the ice at

1. Break the ice First meetings
awkward situation the meeting."

Informal, end of
2. Hit the sack Go to sleep "I’m tired. Time to hit the sack."
day

3. Let the cat out "He let the cat out of the bag
Reveal a secret Surprises
of the bag about her surprise party."

4. Piece of cake Very easy "The exam was a piece of cake." Bragging or joking

5. Costs an arm "That phone costs an arm and a

Very expensive Complaining
and a leg leg."

6. Under the "I’m staying home today, I feel

Feeling sick Polite excuse
weather under the weather."

"He’s in hot water for missing the Work or school

7. In hot water In trouble
deadline." problems

8. Burn the "She burned the midnight oil to

Work late into the night Studying, work
midnight oil finish her project."

9. Hit the nail on "You hit the nail on the head with
Say exactly the right thing Discussions
the head that solution."

10. Once in a blue "I eat fast food once in a blue

Very rarely Talking habits
moon moon."

🔥 PART 3: Useful Native Expressions for Daily Use

Natural Sounding
Expression Meaning Example
Tip

1. You know what I "It’s just... I need space, you know Use for emotional
Checking understanding
mean? what I mean?" sharing

2. I’m not gonna "I’m not gonna lie, that movie was
Being honest Add before opinions
lie... boring."

"We lost the game, but it is what it Sound mature &

3. It is what it is Accepting reality
is." realistic

"We need this report ASAP!" →

4. I’m on it I’ll take care of it Workplace use
"I’m on it!"
 Natural Sounding
Expression Meaning Example
Tip

"Long story short, we missed our

5. Long story short To summarize Keep it casual
flight."

I’m okay / I don’t need "Want coffee?" → "I’m good,

6. I’m good Natural refusal
anything thanks!"

7. No big deal Not a problem "Sorry I forgot." → "No big deal." Easygoing vibe

"Fingers crossed I pass the

8. Fingers crossed Hope for good luck Shows positivity
interview!"

9. Let me get this "Let me get this straight—you're

Clarify understanding Used in serious talk
straight quitting?"

"Tell me what happened—I’m all

10. I’m all ears I’m listening carefully Supportive tone
ears."

✅ Tips to Sound Natural Like a Native:

1. Use contractions:
o “I’m” instead of “I am”
o “Don’t” instead of “do not”
2. Speak in chunks, not word-by-word:
o “How’s it going?” not “How is it going?”
3. Match tone with body language:
o Smile when you say “That’s cool!”
o Raise eyebrows when surprised: “No way!”
4. Listen & imitate native speakers:
o Watch shows like Friends, The Office, or Modern Family
o Try repeating after them (shadowing)
5. Practice phrases in real-life situations:
o Use “No worries” with friends
o Try “Let me get this straight” in serious discussions

Here’s a power-packed guide to the most commonly used slang, idioms, and expressions in
English business language, with clear examples, when to use them, and how to sound natural
like a native speaker.
🔥 1. Common Business Slang

Casual, yet professional expressions used daily in offices and meetings.

Slang Meaning Example When to Use

“Ping me the file when Use in chats/emails for quick

Ping Send a quick message
you're done.” communication

Include someone in “Let’s loop HR in on this When adding someone to a

Loop in
conversation/email thread.” project or discussion

“Let’s circle back to that In meetings or chats when

Circle back Return to a topic later
after lunch.” postponing

Make quick contact/check- “I’ll touch base with her next Light check-in or status
Touch base
in week.” update

“I don’t have the bandwidth When you're too busy to take

Bandwidth Availability or time
for this task right now.” on more work

ASAP As soon as possible “Send the invoice ASAP.” To express urgency

Shoot me a “Shoot me the report when Casual request for

Send a message/email
message it’s ready.” communication

💼 2. Essential Business Idioms

These make your language richer and more native-like in formal and semi-formal contexts.

Idiom Meaning Example When to Use

Think outside “We need to think outside the Brainstorming sessions or

Be creative or original
the box box to solve this problem.” creative discussions

Back to the Start over from the “That strategy didn’t work—back
After a failed attempt
drawing board beginning to the drawing board.”

Hit the ground Start quickly and “We want the new intern to hit
New hires or project kickoffs
running effectively the ground running.”

On the same In agreement or “Let’s make sure we’re on the

Team alignment or planning
page understanding same page before we present.”

Low-hanging Easy task or “Let’s start with the low-hanging Prioritizing quick wins in
fruit opportunity fruit.” projects
 Idiom Meaning Example When to Use

Get the ball “Let’s get the ball rolling on the

Start something Project kick-off, meetings
rolling campaign.”

“Keep me in the loop about any Project updates and

In the loop Informed or updated
changes.” communication

Touch on (a
Briefly discuss “We’ll touch on this topic later.” Presentations or meetings
point)

🧠 3. Professional Expressions (Formal yet Natural)

Expression Example Use Case

“I’d like to flag a potential issue with the

“I’d like to flag…” Politely raise a concern
budget.”

“That’s a good point—let’s take this Avoid off-topic discussion in

“Let’s take this offline.”
offline.” meetings

“As per our “As per our discussion, I’ve attached the
Polite way to follow up
discussion…” updated file.”

“Moving forward, we’ll update the client

“Moving forward…” Future planning tone
every Friday.”

“That’s outside my “I believe that’s outside my scope, but I can

Setting boundaries politely
scope.” connect you.”

“I’ll get back to you on “Let me check and I’ll get back to you on Avoid pressure to answer
that.” that.” immediately

“Thanks for looping me Polite reply when added to an

“Thanks for looping me in on this project.”
in.” email/thread

🗣️How to Sound Natural Like a Native

✔️Tone Tips:

 Politeness is key: Use “Could you…”, “Would it be possible…” even when asking for
simple things.
 Avoid robotic formality: Use natural connectors like “so,” “but,” “actually,” “just,”
etc.
 Contractions: Say “I’ll” instead of “I will”, “We’re” instead of “We are” in
conversation.
✔️Natural Email Sample (Before vs After)

❌ Too Formal:

I am writing to inform you that the task is completed. Kindly confirm receipt.

✅ Natural & Professional:

Just a quick note to let you know the task is complete. Let me know if anything needs adjusting.

🎯 Practice Task:

Scenario: You're in a meeting and someone suggests a flawed idea.

Say:

“I see where you’re coming from, but maybe we should go back to the drawing board on this
one.”

Scenario: You’re overwhelmed with work.

Say:

“I’d love to help, but I don’t have the bandwidth right now.”

💡 Bonus Tip: Combine Idioms + Business Phrases

“Thanks for looping me in. To get the ball rolling, I’ll share a rough draft by tomorrow. Let’s
touch base Friday to ensure we’re on the same page moving forward.”

Absolutely! In Business Marketing English, professionals often use slang, idioms, and
expressions to sound persuasive, natural, and fluent in meetings, emails, pitches, and
networking. Below is a curated list of the most commonly used expressions, categorized by use
case, with meanings, examples, and usage tips so you can sound like a native.

✅ 1. Pitching & Selling

🔹 "Elevator pitch"
  Meaning: A quick summary of your idea or product (30–60 seconds).
 Use: Introductions, networking, sales.
 Example:
"What's your elevator pitch for this product?"

🔹 "Sell the sizzle, not the steak"

 Meaning: Focus on benefits, not just features.

 Use: Product promotion.
 Example:
"Don't just list features — sell the sizzle, not the steak!"

🔹 "Hook the audience"

 Meaning: Grab attention at the start.

 Use: Presentations, ads.
 Example:
"We need a strong opening line to hook the audience."

✅ 2. Marketing Strategy & Analysis

🔹 "Game changer"

 Meaning: Something that dramatically changes a situation.

 Use: Product launches, strategy talks.
 Example:
"AI integration could be a game changer for our ad strategy."

🔹 "Low-hanging fruit"

 Meaning: Easy targets or quick wins.

 Use: Priority setting.
 Example:
"Let’s focus on the low-hanging fruit before going after big clients."

🔹 "Move the needle"

 Meaning: Make a significant impact.

 Use: Results-driven tasks.
 Example:
"This campaign didn’t really move the needle on sales."
✅ 3. Advertising & Social Media

🔹 "Go viral"

 Meaning: Spread quickly and widely online.

 Use: Social media, branding.
 Example:
"That TikTok video went viral overnight!"

🔹 "Call to action (CTA)"

 Meaning: Prompt to make users take action (buy, sign up, click).
 Use: Emails, landing pages.
 Example:
"Let’s make the CTA more visible on the homepage."

🔹 "Clickbait"

 Meaning: A catchy or misleading headline to attract clicks.

 Use: Content strategy (sometimes negatively).
 Example:
"Avoid clickbait — it hurts our brand credibility."

✅ 4. Meetings & Teamwork

🔹 "Touch base"

 Meaning: To connect briefly.

 Use: Emails, meetings.
 Example:
"Let’s touch base tomorrow about the campaign plan."

🔹 "Circle back"

 Meaning: Revisit a topic later.

 Use: Meetings, follow-ups.
 Example:
"Let’s circle back to this after the Q2 report."

🔹 "Take it offline"

 Meaning: Continue the discussion privately or later.

 Use: Group calls, meetings.
  Example:
"Great point — let’s take that offline after the meeting."

✅ 5. Client & Agency Communication

🔹 "Think outside the box"

 Meaning: Be creative and original.

 Use: Brainstorming, problem-solving.
 Example:
"We need to think outside the box for this product launch."

🔹 "On the same page"

 Meaning: In agreement or understanding.

 Use: Aligning with clients or teams.
 Example:
"Before we present, let’s make sure we’re on the same page."

🔹 "Value proposition"

 Meaning: The main benefit that makes a product appealing.

 Use: Product messaging, pitches.
 Example:
"What’s the unique value proposition of our service?"

✅ 6. Email & Professional Slang

Casual Phrase Meaning Use Example

"Quick heads-up" Short warning or notice “Quick heads-up — the meeting moved to 3 PM.”

"Loop you in" Add someone to a conversation “I’ll loop you in on the next email.”

"Touching base" Checking in “Just touching base on our last talk.”

"Ping me" Message me “Ping me if you need help.”

"Circle in" Involve someone again “Let’s circle John in on this project.”
✅ 7. Tips to Sound Natural

 🔹 Use contractions:
“We’re working on it” instead of “We are working on it.”
 🔹 Tone matters: Use friendly but confident tone.
 🔹 Mix formal + informal:
o Email start: “Hope you’re doing well!”
o Ending: “Best,” / “Talk soon,”

🎯 Practice Example

Imagine you're on a client call:

"Hi Rachel, just touching base to loop you in on our new campaign. We’ve identified some
low-hanging fruit that could really move the needle. Let’s take the budget conversation
offline and circle back with the team tomorrow. Sound good?"

✅ Sounds professional, fluent, and native-like.

Absolutely! Here's a powerful list of the most commonly used slang, idioms, and expressions
in Business English, along with their meanings, real-life examples, when to use them, and
tips to sound natural like a native speaker.

✅ 1. Everyday Business Idioms & Phrases

🔹 "Think outside the box"

 Meaning: Be creative and innovative.

 Use: Problem-solving, brainstorming.
 Example: “We need to think outside the box to beat the competition.”

🔹 "Touch base"

 Meaning: Make brief contact or check in.

 Use: Email follow-ups, meetings.
 Example: “Can we touch base tomorrow about the Q2 plan?”

🔹 "On the same page"

  Meaning: In agreement or understanding.
 Use: Meetings, teamwork.
 Example: “Before we proceed, let’s ensure we’re on the same page.”

🔹 "Circle back"

 Meaning: Revisit a topic later.

 Use: Meetings, unresolved issues.
 Example: “Let’s circle back to the budget discussion after lunch.”

🔹 "Take it offline"

 Meaning: Discuss privately later, outside the meeting.

 Use: Group meetings.
 Example: “That’s a great point — let’s take it offline.”

✅ 2. Negotiation & Sales Expressions

🔹 "Win-win situation"

 Meaning: A deal that benefits both parties.

 Use: Negotiations, partnership discussions.
 Example: “This pricing model creates a win-win situation for us and the client.”

🔹 "Push back"

 Meaning: Resistance or disagreement.

 Use: Project planning, team discussions.
 Example: “There’s been some pushback on the new policy.”

🔹 "Value-added"

 Meaning: Extra benefit for the customer.

 Use: Product features, sales.
 Example: “Our service includes free training as a value-added feature.”

🔹 "Close the deal"

 Meaning: Finalize a business agreement.

 Use: Sales, partnerships.
 Example: “Let’s offer a discount to close the deal today.”
✅ 3. Performance & Targets

🔹 "Raise the bar"

 Meaning: Set a higher standard.

 Use: Leadership, motivation.
 Example: “This new campaign really raises the bar for our marketing team.”

🔹 "Hit the ground running"

 Meaning: Start working productively right away.

 Use: New hires, new projects.
 Example: “We need someone who can hit the ground running.”

🔹 "Move the needle"

 Meaning: Make a measurable impact.

 Use: Marketing, sales, product.
 Example: “This ad campaign didn’t really move the needle.”

🔹 "Think on your feet"

 Meaning: Respond quickly and smartly.

 Use: Interviews, live presentations.
 Example: “She’s great at thinking on her feet during tough Q&A sessions.”

✅ 4. Project & Workflow Slang

🔹 "Back to the drawing board"

 Meaning: Start over with a new plan.

 Use: When an idea fails or is rejected.
 Example: “The client rejected the proposal — it’s back to the drawing board.”

🔹 "Red tape"

 Meaning: Excessive bureaucracy or rules.

 Use: Complaining about delays or processes.
 Example: “We’re stuck in red tape — approvals are taking too long.”

🔹 "Fast track"

 Meaning: Speed up a process.

  Use: Priority projects, hiring, approvals.
 Example: “Can we fast track this order for the VIP client?”

🔹 "In the loop"

 Meaning: Kept informed or updated.

 Use: Communication.
 Example: “Keep me in the loop on any updates.”

✅ 5. Email & Meeting Slang

Phrase Meaning When to Use

"Ping me" Message me (informally) Emails, chats: "Ping me when you’re ready."

"Heads-up" Quick warning or notice Emails: "Just a heads-up, the deadline moved."

"Loop in" Include someone in communication Emails: "Loop Tom in for finance input."

"Put on your radar" Make you aware of something Email: "Just to put this on your radar..."

"Run it by" Show someone for feedback Meeting: "Can I run this idea by you later?"

✅ 6. Leadership & Management Idioms

🔹 "Big picture"

 Meaning: Overall perspective or vision.

 Example: “Let’s not forget the big picture while solving these issues.”

🔹 "Get the ball rolling"

 Meaning: Start a project or process.

 Example: “Let’s get the ball rolling on the product launch.”

🔹 "By the book"

 Meaning: Follow the rules strictly.

 Example: “This department does everything by the book.”

🔹 "Cut corners"

 Meaning: Do something poorly to save time or money.

 Example: “Let’s not cut corners on quality — it’ll cost us later.”
✅ Tips to Sound Natural Like a Native
✅ Do This ❌ Avoid This

Use contractions: “We’re ready” Overly stiff: “We are ready.”

Blend idioms naturally Forcing them into every sentence

Mix formal with casual tone Using robotic corporate language

Practice with mock scenarios Memorizing without real use

Use them in meetings & emails Keeping them just in your notes

📌 Practice Prompt

You're updating your manager in a team meeting:

“Just to give you a heads-up, we’ve hit a few roadblocks with the supplier, but we’re trying to
fast-track a solution. Let’s circle back on this after lunch. We’re still aligned with the big
picture.”

✅ Sounds fluent, professional, and native-like.