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English for case interviews

The phrases that carry you through a case, from the first summary to the final recommendation, and how to speak clearly at the right pace. Written for people who use English as a second or third language.

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Start lesson 1 The phrase bank

Key takeaways

  • Your accent does not matter. Clarity does.
  • Speak a little slower than you do with friends, pause between ideas, and always say a number with its unit.
  • Use set phrases to signpost, buy time, clarify, disagree politely, summarize, and close.
  • Say numbers clearly, with their units, so they are not misheard.
  • Speak at a steady pace with short sentences and natural pauses.
By the end you will be able to
  • Use set phrases to signpost, buy time, clarify, disagree politely, summarize, and close
  • Say numbers clearly, with their units, so they are not misheard
  • Speak at a steady pace with short sentences and natural pauses