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English Conversation Talking with a Professor - Advanced

Practise a full advanced English conversation talking with a professor. Read a natural dialogue, learn useful expressions and practise speaking aloud.

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Student

Professor, I reviewed your feedback on my presentation and I would like to understand how to improve the analysis.

Professor

That is a thoughtful point. Explain the evidence that led you to that conclusion.

Student

You mentioned that my argument was descriptive. Could you show me where I should have moved from description to evaluation?

Professor

I can see the logic. Let us compare it with the other interpretation before deciding.

Student

My main concern is to solve the problem without creating a second problem somewhere else.

Professor

That is sensible. We should consider both the immediate result and what happens afterwards.

Student

I also struggled to connect the evidence to my recommendation without repeating the same point.

Professor

That sounds like a constructive approach. It would make the reasoning easier to evaluate.

Student

If that option cannot be done exactly as proposed, I am open to a practical alternative as long as the key concern is addressed.

Professor

Good. That flexibility gives us room to find a solution without losing the main objective.

Student

Would it be useful if I rewrote one section and brought it to your office hour for a quick review?

Professor

Good. Let us use that plan and make the next step specific.

Student

Thank you. I appreciate having the reasoning and the next step made explicit.

Professor

You are welcome. Clear expectations usually prevent the same issue from returning.

Useful Expressions

  • From my perspective…
  • The biggest risk is…
  • I’d propose that we…
  • Let’s agree on a checkpoint.

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Keep the same situation but change two details. For example, change the time, place, problem, preference or reason. Try to continue the conversation for one extra minute without reading.