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Practice workplace conversations with AI

Interactions with colleagues, superiors, and clients, including meetings and project discussions. Fluently has 20 workplace scenarios. Each one is a short role-play with an AI partner and four goals; you finish when you have done them all, by text chat or voice call, in any of 29 languages.

Updated 2026-10-02

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Team Meeting Discussion

Participate in a team meeting to discuss ongoing projects and updates

  1. Greet the team members
  2. Share an update about your current project
  3. Ask a question about another team member's project
  4. Volunteer to take on a new task
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Coffee Break Chat with a Colleague

Have a casual conversation with a coworker during a coffee break

  1. Greet your colleague
  2. Ask how their workday is going
  3. Share a brief update about your current work
  4. Discuss plans for the rest of your break
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Introducing Yourself to a New Employee

Welcome a new team member and introduce yourself

  1. Introduce yourself to the new employee
  2. Ask about their new role in the company
  3. Offer to help if they need anything
  4. Invite them to join you for lunch
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Requesting Time Off

Ask your supervisor for some time off from work

  1. Greet your supervisor
  2. Request specific dates for time off
  3. Briefly explain the reason for your time off request
  4. Discuss how your work will be covered during your absence
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Discussing a Project Deadline

Talk with your team leader about an upcoming project deadline

  1. Greet your team leader
  2. Provide an update on your part of the project
  3. Mention a challenge you're facing with the project
  4. Ask for support or resources to meet the deadline
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Requesting Office Supplies

Ask the office manager for necessary office supplies

  1. Greet the office manager
  2. Request specific office supplies you need
  3. Explain why you need these supplies soon
  4. Thank the manager for their help
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Inviting a Colleague to Lunch

Ask a coworker to join you for lunch

  1. Greet your colleague
  2. Invite your colleague to lunch
  3. Suggest a place or ask for their preference
  4. Confirm the time for lunch
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Requesting IT Support

Ask the IT department for help with a computer issue

  1. Greet the IT support person
  2. Describe your computer problem in detail
  3. Answer any follow-up questions about the issue
  4. Thank them for their assistance
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Asking for Feedback on Your Work

Request feedback from your supervisor on a recent project

  1. Greet your supervisor
  2. Request feedback on your recent project
  3. Ask about a specific aspect of your work
  4. Thank them for their time and feedback
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Scheduling a Meeting

Arrange a meeting time with your colleagues

  1. Greet your colleagues
  2. Propose having a meeting and explain its purpose
  3. Suggest a few possible meeting times
  4. Confirm the final meeting time and any other details
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Collaborating on a Project

Discuss project details with a coworker

  1. Greet your coworker
  2. Share an update on your part of the project
  3. Ask for their input on a specific aspect of the project
  4. Agree on the next steps for the project
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Reporting Equipment Malfunction

Inform the maintenance team about a malfunctioning office equipment

  1. Greet the maintenance team member
  2. Report the specific equipment that is malfunctioning
  3. Describe the problem in detail
  4. Ask about the timeline for fixing the issue
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Inquiring About Workplace Policies

Ask HR about a specific workplace policy

  1. Greet the HR representative
  2. Ask about a specific workplace policy
  3. Ask for clarification on a part of the policy
  4. Thank them for the information
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Preparing for a Presentation

Discuss presentation preparation with a colleague

  1. Greet your colleague
  2. Share your presentation topic and main points
  3. Ask for feedback on a specific part of your presentation
  4. Discuss your preparation strategy
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Suggesting a Team Building Activity

Propose a team building activity to your manager

  1. Greet your manager
  2. Propose a specific team building activity
  3. Explain the potential benefits of the activity
  4. Ask for your manager's thoughts on the suggestion
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Giving a Project Status Update

Provide a status update on your current project to your supervisor

  1. Greet your supervisor
  2. Provide an overview of your project's current status
  3. Mention key achievements or milestones reached
  4. Discuss any challenges or potential delays
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Requesting Professional Training

Ask your manager about attending a professional development course

  1. Greet your manager
  2. Request to attend a specific professional development course
  3. Explain how the course is relevant to your job
  4. Discuss the logistics of attending the training
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Addressing a Workplace Conflict

Discuss a minor conflict with a coworker

  1. Greet your coworker
  2. Express your concern about a specific issue
  3. Listen to their perspective on the matter
  4. Suggest a solution to resolve the conflict
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Discussing Office Relocation

Talk about an upcoming office move with your team

  1. Greet your team members
  2. Ask about the details of the office relocation
  3. Express a concern about the new location
  4. Suggest an idea to make the transition smoother
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Preparing for a Performance Review

Discuss preparation for an upcoming performance review with a mentor

  1. Greet your mentor
  2. Discuss your main achievements since the last review
  3. Mention a challenge you've overcome
  4. Ask for advice on how to approach the review

How a scenario works

  1. Pick a language and a level. Any of 29; the level sets how simple or rich your partner's language is.
  2. Chat or call. Type, hold the mic to speak, or start a hands-free call with subtitles.
  3. Hit the goals. They tick off as you go. Stuck? Ask for suggestions or translate any reply.
  4. Learn from it. What you got wrong is kept in your Study tab, and with Pro it turns into your next daily lesson.

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