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The Conversational level is designed for advanced learners who understand English well and are ready to focus on speaking fluently and naturally like a native speaker.

Overview

Learning Focus

Conversacional (Avanzado) - The advanced level concentrates on speaking fluency, natural oral expression, and mastering common contractions and idiomatic language.

What You’ll Learn

The Conversational level emphasizes three core areas:

1. Speaking Fluency

Develop the ability to speak English smoothly and naturally:
  • Spontaneous Speech: Express thoughts without translating from your native language
  • Reduced Hesitation: Minimize pauses and filler words
  • Natural Rhythm: Master the flow and intonation of native speakers
  • Thinking in English: Train your brain to formulate ideas directly in English

2. Oral Expression

Learn to express yourself clearly and effectively:
  • Precise Vocabulary: Choose the exact right word for any situation
  • Tone Control: Adjust your speaking style for formal and informal contexts
  • Emphasis and Stress: Use word stress and sentence stress effectively
  • Complex Ideas: Articulate sophisticated thoughts and arguments

3. Contractions and Natural Language

Master how English is actually spoken:
  • Common Contractions: I’m, you’re, they’ve, won’t, shouldn’t, could’ve
  • Reduced Forms: gonna, wanna, gotta, hafta
  • Linking Sounds: How words blend together in natural speech
  • Idiomatic Expressions: Common phrases native speakers use daily

Learning Objectives

By the end of the Conversational level, you will be able to:

Speak Fluently

Express yourself smoothly in English without constant translation

Sound Natural

Use contractions and reduced forms like a native speaker

Handle Any Topic

Discuss complex subjects with confidence and clarity

Adapt Your Style

Switch between formal and informal speech appropriately

Class Format

Conversational level classes follow this structure:
  1. Conversation Practice (40 minutes): Free discussion on various topics
  2. Fluency Exercises (25 minutes): Specific drills to reduce hesitation and increase speed
  3. Expression Workshop (15 minutes): Learning and practicing idioms, contractions, and natural phrases
  4. Feedback Session (10 minutes): Personalized tips for improvement

Post-Class Activities

After each class, you’ll receive activities in the platform’s Activities section:
  • Speaking Challenges: Record yourself discussing specific topics
  • Contraction Practice: Exercises on using contractions naturally
  • Idiom Quizzes: Learn and test common idiomatic expressions
  • Pronunciation Drills: Practice specific sounds and stress patterns

Who Should Choose This Level

Yes! Many advanced learners have excellent comprehension but lack speaking confidence. This level focuses on getting you speaking fluently and naturally.
Absolutely. If you can communicate but want to sound more natural and native-like, this level will teach you the contractions, reductions, and idioms that make speech flow.
You should have strong intermediate to advanced comprehension. You need to understand most English you hear and read. If you still struggle with basic grammar or understanding, start with an earlier level.
Yes, to some extent. While we don’t focus on eliminating accents, we do work on pronunciation, stress, and intonation patterns that make speech clearer and more natural-sounding.

What Makes This Level Different

The Conversational level is the most interactive and speaking-focused:

Maximum Speaking Time

You’ll spend 70-80% of class time actively speaking

Real Conversations

Practice realistic scenarios and spontaneous discussions

Immediate Feedback

Get real-time corrections and suggestions

Peer Learning

Learn from other advanced students’ expressions and ideas

Common Challenges and Solutions

Even advanced learners can feel nervous speaking. Remember: making mistakes is part of the learning process, and this is a safe environment to practice.

Challenge: “I translate in my head before speaking”

Solution: Practice thinking in English. Start by narrating your daily activities mentally in English. The goal is to bypass translation.

Challenge: “I forget words in the middle of speaking”

Solution: Learn circumlocution - how to describe something when you don’t know the exact word. This is what native speakers do too!

Challenge: “I sound too formal”

Solution: This level specifically teaches contractions and informal expressions. You’ll learn when and how to be casual.

Challenge: “I’m afraid of making mistakes”

Solution: Advanced learners often freeze up, afraid of errors. In this class, we encourage experimentation. Every mistake is a learning opportunity.

Success Tips

To succeed at the Conversational level:
  1. Speak Daily: Find opportunities to speak English every day, even if just to yourself
  2. Record Yourself: Listen to your own speech to identify areas for improvement
  3. Shadow Native Speakers: Repeat what you hear immediately after hearing it
  4. Use New Expressions: Actively try using the contractions and idioms you learn
  5. Think in English: When you catch yourself thinking in your native language, switch to English

Practice Between Classes

The more you speak outside of class, the faster you’ll improve. Seek out conversation opportunities wherever possible.
Ways to practice between classes:
  • Language Exchange: Find a conversation partner online or in person
  • Talk to Yourself: Describe what you’re doing or thinking out loud in English
  • Join Online Communities: Participate in English-speaking forums or Discord servers
  • Consume Native Content: Watch shows, listen to podcasts, and pay attention to how people speak
  • Record Video Diaries: Talk about your day or opinions on camera

Advanced Techniques Covered

At this level, you’ll master:
  • Filler Words: Using “well,” “you know,” “I mean” naturally (without overusing them)
  • Hedging Language: “kind of,” “sort of,” “pretty much” for natural approximation
  • Emphasis Markers: “actually,” “literally,” “seriously” for impact
  • Discourse Markers: “anyway,” “by the way,” “speaking of which” to guide conversation
  • Phrasal Verbs: Mastering common multi-word verbs native speakers use constantly

Next Steps

Join a Class

Book your first Conversational level virtual class

View Activities

Explore speaking activities and challenges

You’ve Reached the Top Level

Congratulations!

The Conversational level is the most advanced offering on the platform. Your goal here is to refine your fluency until speaking English feels as natural as your native language. Keep practicing, stay consistent, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. You’ve got this!

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