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English for Freelancers & Professionals

একই course সবার জন্য নয়। আপনার English skill অনুযায়ী Level 1–7 থেকে সঠিক starting point বেছে নিন এবং freelancer communication থেকে executive-level professional English পর্যন্ত grow করুন।

7 Levels70 Lessons14 Checkpoint ExamsGrowth-Level PathBangla + English

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প্রথমে আমরা আপনার বর্তমান English level বুঝব। তারপর আপনাকে শুধু সেই level-এ আটকে রাখব না—এক ধাপ উপরের Growth Level recommend করব, সঙ্গে gap পূরণের জন্য Bridge Boost guidance দেব। এতে challenge থাকবে, কিন্তু আপনি হারিয়ে যাবেন না।

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1Choose the correct sentence. I am agree with you. I agree with you. I am agreeing with you.

2Choose the most professional request. Send me the file. Could you please send me the file? I need file now.

3Which sentence correctly describes completed work? I have complete the research. I completed the research. I am complete the research.

4A client says: “Please add phone numbers too.” Best response? Okay. Sure. Just to confirm, should I add phone numbers to all existing records as well? Why?

5Which proposal opener is strongest? Dear sir, I need this job. I can help you verify and enrich this lead list accurately. I am very hardworking.

6Choose the clearest progress update. Work ongoing. I’ve completed 180 of 300 records and expect to finish tomorrow. Doing it.

7A deadline may be missed. What should you do? Wait until the deadline passes. Tell the client early, explain briefly, and give a new realistic ETA. Disappear.

8What does “scope” mean in a project? The agreed work and boundaries The client’s mood Your internet speed

9Best way to disagree professionally? You are wrong. I see your point. My concern is the impact on data quality. No, impossible.

10Choose the best business email line. I am writing for tell update. I’m writing to update you on the project status. I update you project.

11A client asks for extra work outside the agreement. Best response? Do everything free. I’d be happy to add that as an additional milestone. Not my job.

12Which sentence sounds most confident in a meeting? Maybe I think perhaps we can… My recommendation is to start with a pilot. I don’t know, you decide.

13Best question in a discovery call? Do you want to buy? What would a successful outcome look like for you? Can you pay today?

14A client says your price is high. Best first response? That’s my price. I understand. May I ask whether the main concern is budget or scope? Then find someone else.

15Which interview answer shows senior-level impact? I did many tasks. I led the project and reduced turnaround time by 30%. I am very sincere.

16Which is the best constructive-feedback sentence? You always make mistakes. I noticed two records were unverified; next time, please use the QA checklist. Bad work.

17Choose the most executive-style sentence. I think maybe we should perhaps change it. The key issue is execution risk; I recommend a phased rollout. This is difficult.

18Best way to frame a strategic recommendation? I like option B. I recommend option B because it offers the fastest impact with manageable risk. Option B is nice.

19In a high-stakes meeting, what should the closing confirm? Owners, decisions and deadlines Everyone’s hobbies More discussion without action

20Which statement best demonstrates thought leadership? Marketing is important. The common assumption is that more leads solve growth; often the real constraint is lead quality. I know marketing very well.

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Your assessed level and your one-step-higher Growth Level will be shown after the placement test. The Growth Level includes Bridge Boost guidance so you can stretch safely without missing foundations.

LEVEL 1

Starter

Foundation English for Freelancers

Focus: Basic sentence building, freelancer vocabulary, confidence and essential grammar

যাদের basic English sentence তৈরি করতে কষ্ট হয়, grammar/vocabulary দুর্বল, বা client-এর সাথে কথা বলতে ভয় লাগে—তাদের জন্য।

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1 Professional Self-IntroductionCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 2 Freelancer Vocabulary EssentialsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 3 Simple Sentence BuildingCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 4 Present, Past and Future for WorkCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 5 Polite RequestsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 1Lessons 1–5 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

Quick confidence check

4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1Which is correct? I am agree. I agree. I am agreeing.

2A “deliverable” is… The work you submit A client complaint Your profile photo

3Choose the clearest sentence. I can finish it by Friday. Friday maybe finish. I finishing Friday.

4Which sentence is past tense? I complete it. I completed it. I will complete it.

5Most polite request? Give me access. Could you please give me access? I need access now.

6 Numbers, Dates and DeadlinesCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 7 Basic Questions for ClientsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 8 Common Bangla-to-English MistakesCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 9 Short Client Chat PracticeCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 10 Level 1 Career CheckpointCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 2Lessons 6–10 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

Quick confidence check

4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1“By Friday” means… Before or on Friday After Friday only Any time next month

2Correct question? When deadline is? When is the deadline? When the deadline?

3Correct sentence? I have 5 years experience. I have five years of experience. I am five years experience.

4Best first reply? Yes yes I can do. Thanks for reaching out. I can help with this. Give job.

5Best next step after Level 1? Stop practicing Use these patterns in real chats Memorize only grammar names

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LEVEL 2

Elementary

Everyday Client Communication

Focus: Daily client chat, requirement questions, confirmations and work updates

যারা basic sentence পারেন কিন্তু real client chat-এ কীভাবে naturally respond করতে হয় তা নিয়ে struggle করেন।

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1 Professional Greetings and OpenersCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 2 Understand a Client MessageCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 3 Ask for RequirementsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 4 Confirm Project ScopeCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 5 Ask for Files and AccessCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 1Lessons 1–5 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

Quick confidence check

4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1Best modern opener? Respected Honourable Sir Hi John, thanks for reaching out. Dear respected boss

2Why summarize a request? To avoid misunderstanding To make chat longer To delay work

3Strongest requirement question? What do you want? Which industries should I target? Explain job again.

4A scope confirmation should be… Specific Vague Unrelated

5Best request? Send it fast. Could you please share the spreadsheet? Where file?

6 Simple Progress UpdatesCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 7 Clarify FeedbackCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 8 Say You Need More TimeCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 9 Deliver Work ProfessionallyCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 10 Level 2 Client Chat SimulationCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 2Lessons 6–10 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

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4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1Good update includes… Specific progress Only “working” No deadline

2Best response to unclear feedback? Guess Ask for clarification Ignore it

3Best delay message? Disappear Explain early and give a new time Wait until after deadline

4A delivery message should include… What was delivered Only “done” No file reference

5After Level 2 you should be able to… Handle daily client chat Write legal contracts Give keynote speeches

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LEVEL 3

Pre-Intermediate

Upwork & Freelance Winning English

Focus: Job-post reading, proposals, interviews, credibility and winning communication

যারা client chat করতে পারেন, কিন্তু proposal/interview-এ নিজেদের value clearly sell করতে পারেন না।

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1 Read Job Posts StrategicallyCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 2 Write a Strong Proposal HookCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 3 Explain Relevant ExperienceCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 4 Explain Your ProcessCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 5 Ask Smart Proposal QuestionsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 1Lessons 1–5 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

Quick confidence check

4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1Best first step before writing? Identify the client’s actual need Copy a template Talk about yourself only

2Best hook? I need work I can solve your specific problem Please hire me

3Strongest experience statement? I can do everything I specialize in the exact work you need Trust me

4Why explain process? Build trust Add random words Avoid client questions

5A smart question should… Show understanding Be generic Ask what is already obvious

6 Talk About Tools Without Sounding RoboticCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 7 Upwork Interview AnswersCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 8 Handle a Trial or Sample RequestCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 9 Follow Up on a ProposalCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 10 Level 3 Winning Proposal ChallengeCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 2Lessons 6–10 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

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4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1Best tool language focuses on… Outcome and method Long tool lists Brand names only

2Interview intro should focus on… Relevant professional value Family details School history

3Healthy sample boundary? Small defined sample Unlimited free work No criteria

4Best follow-up tone? Professional and light Demanding Emotional

5Main goal of Level 3? Win trust through relevant communication Use difficult vocabulary Write very long proposals

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LEVEL 4

Intermediate

Project Management English

Focus: Meetings, deadlines, revisions, scope, risk and professional project communication

যারা কাজ পান কিন্তু project চলাকালে meetings, revisions, deadlines ও scope handle করতে আরও professional হতে চান।

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1 Run a Strong Project KickoffCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 2 Speak Clearly in MeetingsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 3 Give Professional Status ReportsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 4 Negotiate DeadlinesCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 5 Manage RevisionsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 1Lessons 1–5 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

Quick confidence check

4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1Kickoff should establish… Shared expectations Only price Personal history

2Clear speaking improves with… Structure and pauses Talking faster More filler words

3Best status update includes… Progress and next step Only “working” No context

4Professional deadline negotiation should… Offer a realistic plan Simply refuse Promise impossible speed

5Good revision handling begins with… Understanding the feedback Defending yourself immediately Ignoring details

6 Handle Scope CreepCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 7 Report Problems EarlyCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 8 Handle Quality ConcernsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 9 Close a Project ProfessionallyCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 10 Level 4 Project Communication SimulationCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 2Lessons 6–10 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

Quick confidence check

4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1Best scope-creep response? Clear boundary plus solution Anger Free unlimited work

2Professional problem report includes… Impact and solution Only blame No action

3Best response to quality concern? Acknowledge, review, fix Argue first Ignore it

4Strong close includes… Handover and next steps Only “done” No documentation

5Level 4 prepares you to… Manage active client projects Only write proposals Only learn grammar

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LEVEL 5

Upper-Intermediate

Professional Business English

Focus: Negotiation, email, presentations, stakeholder communication and professional credibility

যারা English-এ কাজ করেন কিন্তু international business environment-এ আরও polished, persuasive এবং credible হতে চান।

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1 Professional Email WritingCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 2 Business Tone and RegisterCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 3 Negotiate Price with ValueCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 4 Present RecommendationsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 5 Disagree ProfessionallyCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 1Lessons 1–5 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

Quick confidence check

4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1Professional email should be… Clear and action-oriented Very long Full of jargon

2Tone should depend on… Audience and context Your mood Longest words possible

3Strong price explanation focuses on… Value and scope Apology Personal expenses

4A recommendation should include… Reasoning Only opinion No evidence

5Good disagreement starts by… Acknowledging the other view Attacking it Ignoring it

6 Write Executive SummariesCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 7 Present in Client MeetingsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 8 Handle Stakeholder ExpectationsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 9 Professional Networking EnglishCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 10 Level 5 Professional Communication ChallengeCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 2Lessons 6–10 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

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4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1Executive summary should prioritize… Key insights and decisions Every detail Personal opinions

2Strong presentation opening gives… A roadmap An apology Random details

3Stakeholder communication should be… Audience-specific Identical for everyone Only technical

4Good networking message is… Relevant and low-pressure Generic and demanding Very long

5Level 5 focuses on… Professional business credibility Basic alphabet Only casual chat

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LEVEL 6

Advanced

Career Growth, Sales & Leadership English

Focus: Sales calls, persuasion, leadership, networking, interviews and career advancement

যারা international career grow করতে চান—sales, leadership, consulting, team management, senior interviews ও high-value clients-এর জন্য।

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1 Discovery Call EnglishCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 2 Consultative SellingCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 3 Handle Sales ObjectionsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 4 Close a Business ConversationCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 5 Senior Job Interview EnglishCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 1Lessons 1–5 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

Quick confidence check

4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1Discovery calls are mainly for… Understanding the problem Pitching immediately Talking most of the time

2Consultative selling connects… Need to value Features to more features Price to pressure

3Best first response to objection? Acknowledge and clarify Argue Discount immediately

4Good close is… Clear and low-pressure Aggressive Vague

5Senior answers should show… Impact and judgment Only duties Only adjectives

6 Leadership CommunicationCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 7 Give Constructive FeedbackCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 8 Influence Without AuthorityCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 9 Build a Professional Personal BrandCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 10 Level 6 Career Growth SimulationCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 2Lessons 6–10 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

Quick confidence check

4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1Strong leadership communication creates… Clarity and ownership Fear Ambiguity

2Useful feedback should be… Specific and actionable Personal Vague

3Influence is stronger when tied to… Shared goals Status Volume

4Strong positioning is… Specific and outcome-focused Generic Only titles

5Level 6 is designed for… Career growth and higher-value responsibility Basic greetings Only grammar drills

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LEVEL 7

Expert

Executive & Global Professional English

Focus: Executive presence, strategic communication, advanced persuasion, leadership narratives and global professionalism

যারা already strong English ব্যবহার করেন এবং executive-level communication, consulting, leadership, international clients ও career authority develop করতে চান।

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1 Executive Presence in EnglishCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 2 Strategic StorytellingCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 3 Advanced Persuasion and FramingCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 4 Lead High-Stakes MeetingsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 5 Diplomatic Conflict LanguageCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 1Lessons 1–5 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

Quick confidence check

4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1Executive language is usually… Concise and decisive Long and uncertain Full of jargon

2Business storytelling should show… Decision and impact Every minor detail Only emotion

3Framing should connect to… What the audience values Fancy vocabulary Your preference only

4High-stakes meeting close should confirm… Owners and deadlines Only thanks Nothing specific

5Diplomatic conflict language aims to… Solve without unnecessary escalation Avoid the issue Attack personally

6 Consulting-Style RecommendationsCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 7 Boardroom and Investor LanguageCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 8 Global Cross-Cultural CommunicationCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 9 Thought Leadership & Public SpeakingCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○ 10 Level 7 Executive Career CapstoneCareer lesson · Practice · Quiz ○

🎯 Checkpoint Exam 2Lessons 6–10 · 5 questions · fun level check Not taken

Quick confidence check

4/5 or 5/5 = ready to continue. 3/5 or lower = no failure—use the suggested refreshers, then try again.

1Consulting recommendation needs… Evidence and rationale Only confidence Only slides

2Strong metric explanation includes… What changed and why Only the number No context

3Global communication requires… Adaptability One fixed style More slang

4Thought leadership adds… A clear point of view Only definitions Only self-promotion

5Level 7 outcome is… Executive-level professional communication Basic client chat only Memorizing idioms

Start Level 7 →