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Communication

Good communication isn’t a talent – it’s a skill you can practice. Here you’ll learn how to open conversations, show genuine interest, and stay clear when things get uncomfortable, in everyday life and at work.

  • 6 topics
  • 2 sample lessons

Topics

What you’ll work on in this area.

  1. 01

    Starting conversations

    Find natural ways in – no memorized lines required.

  2. 02

    Small talk

    Keep light conversations going and turn them into real connections.

  3. 03

    Active listening

    Show that you understand by asking and summarizing.

  4. 04

    Difficult conversations

    Handle criticism, conflict and saying no – respectfully and clearly.

  5. 05

    Confident communication

    Stand your ground without getting loud or harsh.

  6. 06

    Social and professional settings

    Find the right tone with your team, with clients and with friends.

Sample lessons

Two lessons from this area – with a real situation, a strong example and a practical tip.

Communication4 min

Starting a conversation at a networking event

How to approach someone you don’t know yet – without it feeling forced.

The situation

You’re at an industry meetup, standing at the coffee table next to someone you don’t know. You’re both waiting.

What you could say

“Hi, I’m Alex – I don’t think we’ve met. What brings you here today?”

Why it works

  • You give your name first, which makes it easy for the other person to do the same.
  • The open question invites more than a yes or no.
  • It builds on your shared situation, so it feels natural.
Communication6 min

Giving critical feedback to a colleague

Address a problem clearly without straining the working relationship.

The situation

A colleague has delivered their part of a task late for the second time, which puts your own deadlines under pressure.

What you could say

“Have you got a minute? For the last two weeks, the report reached me a day late each time. That meant I had to finish the client summary in a rush. I’d like to understand what’s getting in the way – and how we can plan it better together.”

Why it works

  • You describe specific behavior instead of judging the person.
  • You explain the impact on your work in a factual, relatable way.
  • You end with an invitation to solve it together, not with blame.

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