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Study Skills & Culture

Learn Smart — Study Skills, Reading & Time 4 lessons · 51 steps · 130 min
  1. 0.1 — How to Use This Course Run the daily 30-minute loop and learn for mastery, not clicks. 13 steps
  2. 0.2 — Skimming & Scanning Skim for the gist and scan for one specific fact in real US texts. 14 steps
  3. 0.3 — Plan Your Time Build a realistic weekly study plan and budget time for reading and writing. 12 steps
  4. 0.4 — Write the Smart Way Use the plan-draft-check loop and self-check for common learner errors. 12 steps
Confidence & Culture — Live American, Stay Inspired 3 lessons · 34 steps · 116 min
  1. 0.3 — American Culture Briefs Read everyday American social norms and respond the right way. 12 steps
  2. 0.4 — Speak Up & Sell Yourself Promote yourself confidently the American way — a learnable culture shift. 11 steps
  3. 0.5 — Stay Inspired Build a growth mindset and a motivation system for the long road to fluency. 11 steps

Level 1 — A1 (Beginner)

1.1 — Hello & Me 4 lessons · 48 steps · 150 min
  1. 1.1 — Hi, I'm Sophia Greet and say your name with a clear final -s. 12 steps
  2. 1.2 — Nice to Meet You Two-way introductions and 'How's it going?'. 12 steps
  3. 1.3 — What Do You Do? Say your job and ask someone theirs. 12 steps
  4. 1.4 — Have a Good One Close a friendly exchange naturally; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
1.2 — Family & People 4 lessons · 50 steps · 148 min
  1. 1.5 — This Is My Family Name family members with have/has. 13 steps
  2. 1.6 — That's Hers Possessives and this/that/these/those for belongings. 13 steps
  3. 1.7 — Describing People Simple descriptions (tall, friendly, young). 12 steps
  4. 1.8 — Tell Me About Your Family Combine family + description; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
1.3 — Numbers, Time & Days 5 lessons · 61 steps · 185 min
  1. 1.9 — Counting & Prices Numbers and dollars/cents with /θ/ control. 13 steps
  2. 1.10 — Thirteen vs Thirty The -teen/-ty stress trap for prices and gates. 12 steps
  3. 1.11 — What Time Is It? Telling time and days of the week. 12 steps
  4. 1.12 — Dates & Months US date order (MM/DD) and months. 12 steps
  5. 1.13 — My Phone Number Is Say a phone number clearly; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
1.4 — Food & Ordering 5 lessons · 66 steps · 185 min
  1. 1.14 — Can I Get a Coffee? Order a drink at a counter with linking. 14 steps
  2. 1.15 — For Here or To Go? Handle the barista's follow-up questions. 13 steps
  3. 1.16 — I'll Have the... Order at a sit-down restaurant. 13 steps
  4. 1.17 — Can We Get the Check? Pay, tip, and the tipping norm. 13 steps
  5. 1.18 — Ordering Out Loud Full order with a curveball; the can-do challenge. 13 steps
1.5 — Shopping & Money 4 lessons · 50 steps · 152 min
  1. 1.19 — How Much Is This? Ask the price and understand the answer. 13 steps
  2. 1.20 — Do You Have This in...? Sizes, colors, and asking for availability. 12 steps
  3. 1.21 — Where Can I Find...? Ask where an item is in a store (aisle, do you take cards). 13 steps
  4. 1.22 — At the Store Full shopping transaction; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
1.6 — Getting Around 4 lessons · 49 steps · 150 min
  1. 1.23 — How Do I Get To...? Ask for directions politely. 13 steps
  2. 1.24 — Turn Left at the Light Understand and confirm directions. 12 steps
  3. 1.25 — Does This Bus Go To...? Transit and rideshare requests. 12 steps
  4. 1.26 — Finding My Way Ask directions to a pharmacy with a recovery turn; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
1.7 — Daily Needs & Phone 4 lessons · 53 steps · 148 min
  1. 1.27 — Hi, This Is Sophia Open and identify yourself on a phone call. 14 steps
  2. 1.28 — Can You Repeat That? Repair phrases and spelling your name aloud. 13 steps
  3. 1.29 — Let's Make a Plan Make a simple plan to meet (Saturday work?). 13 steps
  4. 1.30 — A Quick Call Short phone request with a repair; the can-do challenge. 13 steps
1.8 — Health & Emergencies 4 lessons · 49 steps · 150 min
  1. 1.31 — I Don't Feel Good Say you feel sick and name a basic symptom. 13 steps
  2. 1.32 — I Need Help Ask for help and say you don't understand. 12 steps
  3. 1.33 — Calling 911 Report an emergency and give your address. 12 steps
  4. 1.34 — Survival Gauntlet The 5-scenario level-exit can-do gauntlet. 12 steps

Level 2 — A2 (Elementary)

2.1 — Talking About the Past 5 lessons · 60 steps · 185 min
  1. 2.1 — What I Did Yesterday Regular past with audible -ed. 12 steps
  2. 2.2 — Went, Had, Saw, Got High-frequency irregular past verbs. 12 steps
  3. 2.3 — First, Then, After That Sequencing a series of past events. 12 steps
  4. 2.4 — Tell Me About Your Weekend Answer 'how was your weekend?' and extend. 12 steps
  5. 2.5 — My Last Weekend (Recorded) 60s past monologue with 3 time markers; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
2.2 — Telling a Story 4 lessons · 48 steps · 148 min
  1. 2.6 — I Was ...ing When ... Past continuous interrupted by past simple. 12 steps
  2. 2.7 — I Used To ... Talk about past habits with used to. 12 steps
  3. 2.8 — Stress the Important Words Content-word stress for natural rhythm. 12 steps
  4. 2.9 — So Get This... Tell a short beginning-middle-end story; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
2.3 — Plans & Opinions 5 lessons · 69 steps · 187 min
  1. 2.10 — I'm Gonna... Talk about planned future with going to/gonna. 14 steps
  2. 2.11 — I'll Help You will for decisions and offers vs going to. 14 steps
  3. 2.12 — I Think... Because... Give an opinion and back it with a reason. 14 steps
  4. 2.13 — I'd Rather... Than... State preferences in a this-or-that debate. 14 steps
  5. 2.14 — My Take (Recorded) 60s opinion with 2 reasons; the can-do challenge. 13 steps
2.4 — Small Talk That Flows 4 lessons · 52 steps · 148 min
  1. 2.15 — How's It Going? Open small talk; 'how are you' isn't a real question. 13 steps
  2. 2.16 — Asking Follow-Ups Keep a chat going with follow-up questions. 13 steps
  3. 2.17 — Buying Time With Fillers Use fillers instead of dead-air silence. 13 steps
  4. 2.18 — Alright, Sounds Good Sustain and exit small talk; the can-do challenge. 13 steps
2.5 — Phone & Services 4 lessons · 56 steps · 154 min
  1. 2.19 — Making the Call Open a call, state your reason, confirm details. 14 steps
  2. 2.20 — Sorry, You're Breaking Up Phone repair phrases and re-confirming. 14 steps
  3. 2.21 — Setting Up Service Set up utilities/internet/phone service by phone. 14 steps
  4. 2.22 — A Service Call (Recorded) Full service call with a recovery turn; the can-do challenge. 14 steps
2.6 — Out in America 5 lessons · 71 steps · 193 min
  1. 2.23 — At the Restaurant Full sit-down order with substitutions and tip. 15 steps
  2. 2.24 — Buying a Ticket & a Delay Buy a ticket and react to a delay. 14 steps
  3. 2.25 — Two Symptoms & Advice Describe symptoms and respond to should/shouldn't advice. 15 steps
  4. 2.26 — There's a Problem With This Return a faulty item politely. 14 steps
  5. 2.27 — Catching Up (Exit Challenge) Mix past + future + opinion in one cold roleplay; the level-exit challenge. 13 steps

Level 3 — B1 (Intermediate)

3.1 — Experiences & Hypotheticals 5 lessons · 66 steps · 188 min
  1. 3.1 — Have You Ever...? Talk about experience with present perfect. 14 steps
  2. 3.2 — I've Just / Not Yet Recent news and unfinished time (just/yet). 13 steps
  3. 3.3 — This One's Cheaper & Better Compare and recommend options. 13 steps
  4. 3.4 — If I Were You, I'd... Give advice with the 2nd conditional. 13 steps
  5. 3.5 — Deepening a Friendship Self-disclose and relate; the can-do challenge. 13 steps
3.2 — Health & the Clinic 5 lessons · 61 steps · 192 min
  1. 3.6 — Booking an Appointment Call and book a medical appointment. 13 steps
  2. 3.7 — It's Been Hurting Since... Describe symptoms and duration to a doctor. 12 steps
  3. 3.8 — Answering the Nurse Understand and answer intake questions. 12 steps
  4. 3.9 — At the Pharmacy Pick up a prescription; ask about side effects/generic. 12 steps
  5. 3.10 — A Doctor's Visit (Challenge) Full clinic visit with a curveball ('Do you have insurance?'); the can-do challenge. 12 steps
3.3 — Money & the Bank 4 lessons · 48 steps · 146 min
  1. 3.11 — I'd Like to Open an Account State your goal at the bank. 12 steps
  2. 3.12 — What's the Minimum Balance? Ask about fees, balance, and conditions. 12 steps
  3. 3.13 — Verifying Who I Am Handle ID and verification questions. 12 steps
  4. 3.14 — At the Bank (Challenge) Full bank visit with a recovery turn; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
3.4 — Finding a Place to Live 4 lessons · 52 steps · 156 min
  1. 3.15 — Is It Still Available? Inquire about a listing by phone. 14 steps
  2. 3.16 — Touring the Unit Ask questions during a tour. 13 steps
  3. 3.17 — Is the Deposit Refundable? Ask about deposit, utilities, pets. 13 steps
  4. 3.18 — Renting an Apartment (Challenge) Full tour + questions with a curveball; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
3.5 — Work Life Basics 4 lessons · 56 steps · 150 min
  1. 3.19 — First Day Introductions Introduce yourself and make first-day small talk. 14 steps
  2. 3.20 — Any Tips for the New Guy? Bond with coworkers and ask friendly questions. 14 steps
  3. 3.21 — Could You Walk Me Through It? Ask for help and clarification with hedging. 14 steps
  4. 3.22 — My First Week (Challenge) Workplace small talk + asking for help; the can-do challenge. 14 steps
3.6 — Opinions & Flow 4 lessons · 48 steps · 168 min
  1. 3.23 — Connecting My Ideas Link ideas with because/so/although. 12 steps
  2. 3.24 — The Guy Who Fixed It Add detail with relative clauses. 12 steps
  3. 3.25 — Talking About Culture Compare US customs with customs from back home in conversation. 12 steps
  4. 3.26 — Speak for Two Minutes (Exit Challenge) Opinion-with-reasons for 2-3 min; the level-exit challenge. 12 steps

Level 4 — B2 (Upper-Intermediate)

4.1 — Everyday America: Services & Problems 5 lessons · 63 steps · 195 min
  1. 4.1 — There's a Charge I Don't Recognize Dispute a charge / report a lost card. 14 steps
  2. 4.2 — Returning a Defective Item Return an item and escalate to a manager if needed. 13 steps
  3. 4.3 — Surviving the Phone Tree Navigate 'press 1', hold, and reach a person. 12 steps
  4. 4.4 — When It Goes Wrong Handle a complication mid-call (wrong charge, missing ID). 12 steps
  5. 4.5 — Service Sim (Challenge) Unscripted service scenario with an injected complication; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
4.2 — Housing & Neighbors 5 lessons · 65 steps · 185 min
  1. 4.6 — The Heat Isn't Working Report a maintenance problem to a landlord. 13 steps
  2. 4.7 — What Does the Lease Say? Ask lease questions and assert your rights politely. 13 steps
  3. 4.8 — Can I Get That in Writing? Insist on documentation calmly. 13 steps
  4. 4.9 — Chatting With Neighbors Natural small talk and noise/rules conversations. 13 steps
  5. 4.10 — Landlord Sim (Challenge) Negotiate a housing problem with a curveball; the can-do challenge. 13 steps
4.3 — Work Life 5 lessons · 61 steps · 190 min
  1. 4.11 — Giving a Quick Update Deliver a 2-minute status update. 13 steps
  2. 4.12 — Contributing in a Meeting Speak up and add a point. 12 steps
  3. 4.13 — Watercooler Small Talk Informal work conversation and bonding. 12 steps
  4. 4.14 — Asking for Help at Work Ask for help and clarify without losing face. 12 steps
  5. 4.15 — Meeting Sim (Challenge) Participate in a meeting + informal chat; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
4.4 — Opinions, News & Disagreement 4 lessons · 54 steps · 152 min
  1. 4.16 — Reacting to the News React to a current event and give a view. 14 steps
  2. 4.17 — I See Your Point, But... Concede then disagree politely. 14 steps
  3. 4.18 — Defending My View Argue a position and handle pushback calmly. 13 steps
  4. 4.19 — Both Sides (Challenge) 2-min opinion + 3-min Gemini pushback; the can-do challenge. 13 steps
4.5 — Social Life & Relationships 4 lessons · 48 steps · 154 min
  1. 4.20 — Making Plans Propose, confirm, and adjust social plans. 12 steps
  2. 4.21 — Dinner-Table Conversation Sustain a group social conversation. 12 steps
  3. 4.22 — Saying No Politely Decline, apologize, and reschedule gracefully. 12 steps
  4. 4.23 — A Night Out (Challenge) Sustain a real social conversation, reading tone; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
4.6 — Living Independently / Officialdom 5 lessons · 69 steps · 200 min
  1. 4.24 — At the DMV Handle a DMV window and missing-document curveball. 14 steps
  2. 4.25 — Filling a Form Aloud Confirm form fields and ask 'Did I fill this out right?'. 14 steps
  3. 4.26 — Talking to My Kid's Teacher Inquire and advocate at the school office. 14 steps
  4. 4.27 — Advocating for Myself Stand your ground politely in an official setting. 14 steps
  5. 4.28 — Can-Live-in-America Sim (Exit Challenge) 3 unscripted scenarios + complications + opinion-with-pushback; THE level-exit capstone. 13 steps

Level 5 — C1 (Advanced)

5.1 — The Job Interview 5 lessons · 64 steps · 194 min
  1. 5.1 — Tell Me About Yourself Introduce your background and what you bring. 14 steps
  2. 5.2 — Behavioral Questions Answer 'a time when...' questions with structure. 13 steps
  3. 5.3 — Confident Self-Promotion Self-promote (the US culture shift for modest learners). 12 steps
  4. 5.4 — Salary Talk Discuss compensation and a counteroffer. 13 steps
  5. 5.5 — Mock Interview (Challenge) Full interview with hiring-manager pushback; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
5.2 — Healthcare & Insurance 4 lessons · 51 steps · 150 min
  1. 5.6 — Understanding My Plan Talk through deductible, co-pay, in-network. 13 steps
  2. 5.7 — Is This Covered? Verify coverage before a procedure. 13 steps
  3. 5.8 — Questioning a Medical Bill Dispute a billing error / EOB mismatch. 13 steps
  4. 5.9 — Healthcare Sim (Challenge) Navigate a coverage problem with a curveball; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
5.3 — Credit, Bills & Taxes 4 lessons · 55 steps · 150 min
  1. 5.10 — How Credit Works Discuss credit scores and building credit. 13 steps
  2. 5.11 — Dealing With a Bill Query and dispute a bill or late fee. 15 steps
  3. 5.12 — Taxes in Plain English Ask about a W-4 / withholding / refund. 13 steps
  4. 5.13 — Managing My Money (Challenge) Resolve a finance issue on the phone; the can-do challenge. 14 steps
5.4 — Leases & Bureaucracy 4 lessons · 55 steps · 156 min
  1. 5.14 — Reading the Fine Print Ask about a specific lease/contract clause. 14 steps
  2. 5.15 — Renewing or Leaving Discuss renewal, notice, and move-out terms. 14 steps
  3. 5.16 — Navigating Bureaucracy Handle an official office and ask precisely. 14 steps
  4. 5.17 — Systems Gauntlet (Exit Challenge) Back-to-back systems scenarios solo; the level-exit gauntlet. 13 steps

Level 6 — C2 (Mastery)

6.1 — Idioms & Phrasal Verbs 4 lessons · 48 steps · 150 min
  1. 6.1 — Idioms in the Wild Recognize and place common idioms. 12 steps
  2. 6.2 — Phrasal Verb Families Use get/put/take/come/go families naturally. 12 steps
  3. 6.3 — Reading the Register Match idiom to the right register (coworker vs landlord). 12 steps
  4. 6.4 — Idioms That Sound Natural (Challenge) Drop 6 idioms naturally in 90s; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
6.2 — Connotation & Register 4 lessons · 49 steps · 150 min
  1. 6.5 — Frugal, Cheap, or Stingy? Pick the word with the right feeling. 13 steps
  2. 6.6 — Tone Changes Everything How prosody flips a compliment to sarcasm. 12 steps
  3. 6.7 — Casual to Formal and Back Switch register mid-conversation. 12 steps
  4. 6.8 — Same Story, Three Ways (Challenge) Tell one story to a buddy, coworker, and clerk; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
6.3 — Humor & Banter 4 lessons · 48 steps · 152 min
  1. 6.9 — Is This Sarcasm? Detect sarcasm and understatement by tone. 12 steps
  2. 6.10 — Not Bad Means Good Decode understatement and reply in kind. 12 steps
  3. 6.11 — Teasing Back Volley a light tease with self-deprecation. 12 steps
  4. 6.12 — Joining the Banter (Challenge) React to a joke and lob one back; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
6.4 — Cultural Fluency 4 lessons · 48 steps · 152 min
  1. 6.13 — When 'We Should Hang Out' Isn't Real Read polite-vs-real invitations and indirectness. 12 steps
  2. 6.14 — Touchy Topics Deflect politics/money/loaded chit-chat gracefully. 12 steps
  3. 6.15 — Decoding Regional Speech Handle regionalisms and heavy reductions. 12 steps
  4. 6.16 — My American Day (Challenge) Simulated arrival-in-the-US day for cultural appropriacy; the can-do challenge. 12 steps
6.5 — Spontaneous Long-Form 4 lessons · 53 steps · 158 min
  1. 6.17 — Cold-Topic Talk Speak for minutes on a random prompt, no prep. 14 steps
  2. 6.18 — A Short Presentation Structure and deliver a short presentation. 14 steps
  3. 6.19 — Handling Q&A Field questions and 'let me circle back'. 13 steps
  4. 6.20 — C1 Confirmation (Exit Challenge) 5-min cold Gemini chat weaving idiom/humor/register; the course-completing capstone. 12 steps
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