English speaking tips and guides

Practical ways to speak English with more confidence, from the Katie AI team. Looking for an app? See our app guides.

• English for WorkEnglish Phone Calls at Work: Phrases and Sample ConversationsModern English phrases for phone calls at work: answering, saying why you're calling, messages, voicemail, spelling and numbers, plus three sample calls.October 26, 2026 · 6 min read
• Practice with AIHow to Practice English Speaking with ChatGPT (with Prompts)Copy-paste ChatGPT prompts for speaking practice at work: one reusable template, eight work role-plays, feedback prompts and a 15-minute session plan.October 26, 2026 · 6 min read
• English for Work15 Common Job Interview Questions in English (With Sample Answers)15 common job interview questions with natural sample answers in English, plus phrases to buy thinking time and good questions to ask the interviewer.October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
• English for WorkBusiness English Vocabulary for Everyday Office WorkEveryday business English words for deadlines, updates, approvals, problems and feedback, each with a natural example sentence, plus common mistakes to avoid.October 26, 2026 · 5 min read
• English for WorkEnglish Phrases for Client Calls and Video CallsPhrases for every stage of a client or video call: starting, tech problems, clarifying, checking understanding, summarizing, next steps, plus a sample call.October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
• English for WorkEnglish Phrases for Meetings: What to Say at Every StageUseful English phrases for every stage of a meeting: opening, updates, agreeing, disagreeing politely, interrupting, online calls and next steps.October 22, 2026 · 6 min read
• English for WorkHow to Answer 'Tell Me About Yourself' in a Job Interview (in English)A simple present-past-future structure for 'Tell me about yourself', with sample answers for early career, mid-career and career changers, plus phrases.October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
• English for WorkHow to Disagree Politely in English at WorkPhrases to disagree politely at work, from gentle to firm, with tips for managers, peers and meetings, sample exchanges and blunt phrases to avoid.October 22, 2026 · 6 min read
• English for WorkHow to Give a Presentation in English: Phrases and TipsPhrases for every stage of an English presentation: opening, moving between points, explaining charts, handling questions, closing, and calming nerves.October 22, 2026 · 6 min read
• English for WorkHow to Improve Your English Speaking at WorkFind where your work English breaks down, then fix it with a 15-minute daily plan: rehearse real meetings and calls, learn phrase chunks and get corrections.October 26, 2026 · 5 min read
• English for WorkHow to Introduce Yourself to a New Team in EnglishWhat to say when you join a new team: a simple structure, sample intros for meetings, one-to-ones and video calls, follow-up phrases and questions to ask.October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
• English for WorkHow to Sound More Professional in English: Blunt vs Polite Phrases26 blunt work phrases and their polite versions for requests, saying no, disagreeing, chasing, apologizing and bad news, plus simple tone tips that work.October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
• English for WorkHow to Speak Up in Meetings When English Is Your Second LanguageWhy speaking up in English meetings feels hard, how to prepare, and the exact phrases to get in, buy time, and hold your ground when someone talks over you.October 26, 2026 · 6 min read
• English for WorkSmall Talk at Work in English: Phrases, Topics and What to AvoidSmall talk phrases for work by situation: Monday mornings, the kitchen, before meetings and video calls. How to keep it going, end politely and what to avoid.October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
• English for WorkEnglish Role-Play Practice: Scenarios with ScriptsShort English role-play scripts for meetings, client calls, interviews, asking for help, restaurants and disagreeing, with key phrases and why rehearsal works.October 22, 2026 · 6 min read
• Practice with AIHow to Practice English Speaking with AI (Step by Step)A 15-minute daily routine for practicing English speaking with AI, with example role-plays for work, a prompt you can copy and tips for using corrections.October 26, 2026 · 4 min read
• Speaking SkillsHow to Practice English When You're Busy: 15 Minutes a DayA 15-minute daily English routine for people who work full-time: commute and pre-meeting practice, a sample week and the mistakes that slow busy learners down.October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
• Speaking SkillsCommon English Questions and Natural AnswersCommon English questions for greetings, meeting people, shops, plans and work, with short answers that sound natural, plus questions you should avoid asking.October 22, 2026 · 4 min read
• Speaking SkillsEnglish Conversation Topics for Adults (with Questions)English conversation topics for adults, from daily life to work, colleagues, travel and opinions, with sample questions and natural answers to practice aloud.October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
• Speaking SkillsHow to Improve Your English Speaking Skills, Step by StepA seven-step plan to improve your English speaking, with an exercise for each step, a four-week plan, fluency tips and a simple way to measure progress.October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
• Speaking SkillsHow to Think in English (and Stop Translating in Your Head)Ten exercises to help you think in English and stop translating in your head, from naming objects to rehearsing meetings, plus a seven-day starter plan.October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
• ConfidenceWhy Can I Understand English but Not Speak It?Why you understand English but freeze when you speak: the four real causes, phrases to use when your mind goes blank, and a two-week plan to close the gap.October 22, 2026 · 4 min read
• English for WorkLearning English as a Working Adult: What Actually WorksIs it too late to learn English as an adult? No. What works for busy professionals, what wastes time, and a sample 15-minute-a-day week built around work.October 22, 2026 · 5 min read