“Just Speak” course - spoken English - course 42,880 rub. from Skyeng, training 27 hours, Date: December 2, 2023.

1. Take your first steps in the USA

Lesson 1: The visa interview
You will learn: how an interview takes place at the American embassy.
You will learn to: talk about yourself in a formal situation, answer questions and pass an interview at the embassy.

Lesson 2: On my way to the USA
You will learn: what are the features of entering the USA, as well as which American city suits you best.
You will learn to: navigate the airport, ask questions, ask for help from staff, and cope with various situations during customs inspection.

Lesson 3: A place to call home
You will learn: what types of housing are popular in the USA, how to rent an apartment or house.
You will learn: to conduct a dialogue with a realtor, talk about housing, rules and living conditions.

Lesson 4: Hello, neighbors!
You will learn: personality types in psychology and how to use psychological tests to determine character.
You will learn to: use idioms, talk about yourself in an informal setting, take part in popular party games.

Lesson 5: Weekend rush
You will learn: what you should consider when shopping in the USA, what purchasing habits are typical for you.
You will learn to: describe the things and goods you need, clarify important details before purchasing.

2. Find a job, doctor, love

Lesson 6: Why should we hire you?
You will learn: how to write a good resume and prepare for an interview to find a job in the USA.
You will learn how to: pass interviews, talk about professional skills, responsibilities, strengths and weaknesses, negotiate salary.

Lesson 7: Clean Bill of health
You will learn: what is remarkable about the US healthcare system, how to talk about symptoms and seek first aid.
You will learn to: talk about health and medicine, describe your symptoms and complaints, understand your doctor’s recommendations.

Lesson 8: Office etiquette
You will learn: the essence of work etiquette and how to deal with problems that may arise with colleagues and managers.
You will learn to: evaluate complex ethical situations and understand how to act in them, talk about ethical and unethical behavior, and express an opinion or advice.

Lesson 9: Dating issues
You will learn: phrases for online dating.
You will learn to: discuss relationship experiences, share opinions, talk about love, convey the words of another person.

Lesson 10: Revision
In a game format, you will repeat and reinforce everything you learned in lessons 1-9.

3. Discuss the most common topics

Lesson 11: Let's go to the movies!
You will learn: about the people who make movies, and which films of less popular genres are worth paying attention to..
You will learn: to describe films that you have seen before, to choose a new film to watch, to understand ratings, discuss interesting shots, plot twists, director’s discoveries, and also speak in a passive pledge.

Lesson 12: What do you do with your money?
You will learn: the secrets of maintaining a personal budget.
You will learn to: discuss an insurance plan, negotiate with a bank, monitor your income, talk about financial topics.

Lesson 13: We the people...
You will learn: what topics are the hottest topics today and how to conduct an argument correctly.
You will learn to: debate controversial topics, present arguments and counterarguments, talk about politics without offending anyone, and quickly navigate the dialogue.

4. Deal with problems in a new country

Lesson 14: Professional haggling
You will learn: how to deal with problems in the house.
You will learn to: talk about everyday problems and ways to solve them, explain to specialists what happened, discuss the cost of work.

Lesson 15: My dinner smells off...
You will learn: what the taste, smell, and texture of a dish indicate, as well as how to correctly inform the cook about the problem.
You will learn to: talk about food and different tastes, politely complain about the service, offer a solution to a problem.

5: Practice less common, but useful skills

Lesson 16: Biohacking training
You will learn: what biohacking techniques and practices exist.
You will learn to: understand the new direction of biology and understand what practices may be interesting to you, talk about health and lifestyle.

Lesson 17: Business networking
You will learn: the secrets of successful networking, the essence and benefits of “elevator presentations”.
You will learn how to: start a conversation, clarify information, conduct a small talk, exchange contacts.

Lesson 18: That's sad indeed
You will learn which accidents occur more often than others and how to deal with them.
You will learn to: correctly present bad news, describe the situation, and use strong adjectives in speech.

Lesson 19: Bedtime stories
You will learn: one modern fairy tale;)
You will learn to: use past tenses and tell compelling stories.

Lesson 20: Revision
In a game format, you will review and reinforce everything you learned in lessons 11-19.

6: Get to know the US legal system

Lesson 21: True detective
You will learn about the police system in the USA and different types of crimes.
You will learn to talk about crimes, you will be able to tell the police everything you know.

Lesson 22: Jury Duty
You will learn about the US judicial system and unusual precedents for crimes and punishments.
You will learn to talk about different types of crimes and punishments, and use judicial terms.
You will be able to play a jury trial with your teacher and make a verdict.

7: Create and manage your own business

Lesson 23: Startup presentation
You will learn about business trends and the keys to startup success.
You will learn to write a business concept from idea to launch.
You will be able to present a business idea.

Lesson 24: Handling a conflict
You will learn what inevitably leads to conflict and what to do if you are already inside.
You will learn to take the right position and not aggravate the situation, but end the argument.
You will be able to resolve conflicts and apologize in case of a mistake.

8: Spend your free time in the US

Lesson 25: Weekend in the USA
You will learn about different ways to spend a weekend in the USA.
You will learn to describe events and talk about your preferences.
You can choose an event to your taste and describe it to your friends.

Lesson 26: Stereotypes we believe?
You will learn the most common prejudices about residents of some US states.
You will learn to describe people and things, confirm or refute what they say about them.
You will be able to support the conversation about stereotypes.

Lesson 27: In sickness and in health
You will learn about US wedding traditions.
You will learn to communicate with people on whom the success of the holiday depends.
You will be able to give instructions and understand if everything is going according to plan.

Lesson 28: The future is today
You will learn about the developments of Elon Musk and the professions of the future.
You will learn to talk about plans, dreams and forecasts.
You will be able to talk about the world of the future.

Lesson 29: Let's do good
You will learn about unusual charitable organizations and initiatives.
You will learn to talk about social issues and charity.
You can create your own charitable initiative and convince people to support the idea.

Lesson 30: Come back home
You will find out why people move to the USA and what they think about American life.
You will learn to express regrets about the past and ask your interlocutor for favors.
You can organize the move.

Lesson 31: Revision
In a game format, you will repeat and reinforce everything you learned in lessons 21–30

9: Take a test to see how well you did in the course

Lesson 32: Exam
You will evaluate the progress of your spoken English by taking a test based on international exams.