Scenarios

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Pick a scenario, choose British or American, and practise a back-and-forth conversation. Recognition estimates are shown only when enough evidence is available.

Conversation focus: /ʌ/

Try one of these words in a natural reply: strut, cup.

Entry target: British RP. This is a self-directed focus, not an automatically assessed sound-specific conversation. Saved replies retain their original accents.

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Order coffee

A barista at a busy café. Order a drink, maybe a snack.

~4 turns · beginner

Job interview

A friendly hiring manager interviews you for a software role.

~6 turns · intermediate

Doctor's appointment

A GP asking about your symptoms. Practise health vocabulary.

~5 turns · intermediate

Small talk at a party

Bumping into a friend-of-a-friend. Practise everyday chat.

~5 turns · beginner

Hotel check-in

A receptionist checking you into a hotel. Travel essentials.

~5 turns · beginner

First date conversation

Meeting a date for drinks. Friendly, low-stakes flirting.

~5 turns · intermediate

Q&A after a presentation

Audience questions after you've finished presenting at work.

~6 turns · advanced

Make a complaint

Customer service line. A delivery never arrived.

~6 turns · intermediate

Phone call with an old friend

A friend you haven't spoken to in months calls to catch up.

~5 turns · intermediate

Order at a pub

A British pub bartender. Order drinks, optionally food.

~4 turns · beginner

Take a taxi

Black cab driver in London / yellow cab driver in NYC.

~4 turns · beginner

Customs / Immigration

Border officer at the airport. Answer the standard questions.

~5 turns · intermediate

Calling 111 / 911

Non-emergency dispatcher. Describe a worrying-but-not-life-threatening symptom.

~5 turns · advanced

💡 Tip: try the same scenario in both accents — same script, totally different feel.