“The second someone starts speaking English, my mind goes blank.” You're definitely not alone in feeling this way. Here’s a quick self-check to help you assess your level.
Imagine a 5-minute call with an English-speaking teammate. How would you handle it?
☀️ “I’ll be fine. I know the basic terms and can keep a conversation going.”
✔️ You’re ready. Keep practising.
💡 “I’ll hesitate, but I’ll get my point across.”
✔️ Your next step is speaking practice. Spend 15 minutes a day speaking out loud.
🔥 “I’ll freeze and won’t be able to say a word.”
✔️ Start with a speaking club or 1-on-1 conversation practice. Right now, that will help you more than learning one more technical topic.
🤝 Your next step:
Record yourself answering the question, “Tell me about yourself.” Listen back. If it feels awkward, do it 5 times.
🧠 Ask AI:“
I’m a developer with B1-level English. I need to prepare for a technical interview in English. Create a list of useful phrases and templates for: 1) describing my pet project; 2) asking the interviewer questions; and 3) answering ‘Tell me about yourself.’”
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