The course · topic

Social & dating

New people, close ties. 2 units, 10 lessons, each one played three ways. Topics open the moment your level allows, independent of the main path: pick this one when it is what your week needs.

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Unit 1 of 2 · Elementary and up

New people

Parties, clubs, exchanges, second dates.You'll learn toIntroduce yourself and ask a question · Keep a conversation going · Trade corrections kindly · Decline with a reason
5 lessons

Lesson 1 · 3 min · Prima plays a stranger by the fridge

The house party

A crowded kitchen.

Beginner
A friendly stranger. Introduce yourself and ask how they know the host.
Intermediate
A stranger with stories. Keep the conversation going for five minutes.
Advanced
A stranger who is bored. Win them over or exit gracefully.
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Lesson 2 · 3 min · Prima plays the club captain

Join the running club

A park at 7 a.m..

Beginner
A welcoming captain. Say you want to join and how fast you run.
Intermediate
A captain with a schedule. Ask about the routes, the times and the group.
Advanced
A captain who is intimidating. Hold your own with humour.
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Lesson 3 · 3 min · Prima plays a native speaker learning your language

The language exchange

A café table.

Beginner
A partner who is shy. Introduce yourself and ask about their goals.
Intermediate
A partner who corrects you. Trade corrections kindly, half in each language.
Advanced
A partner who never switches to your language. Negotiate the split with charm.
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Lesson 4 · 3 min · Prima plays someone you like

The second date

A walk in the park.

Beginner
A date who is easy to talk to. Ask about their week and say what you liked last time.
Intermediate
A date who asks real questions. Talk about what you want, listen well, suggest a third date.
Advanced
A date who sends mixed signals. Ask directly, kindly.
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Lesson 5 · final lesson · 3 min · Prima plays a friend with plans

Decline politely

A phone call.

Beginner
A friend who understands. Say you cannot and thank them.
Intermediate
A friend who is disappointed. Decline with a reason and offer another day.
Advanced
A friend who pushes. Hold the no without hurting them.
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Unit 2 of 2 · Upper-intermediate and up

Close ties

Apologies, boundaries, breakups.You'll learn toOwn a mistake · Set a boundary warmly · Say a hard thing clearly · Explain a custom
5 lessons

Lesson 1 · 3 min · Prima plays a friend you let down

The difficult apology

A quiet café.

Beginner
A friend who forgives quickly. Say sorry and what for.
Intermediate
A friend who wants to understand. Own it, no excuses, ask what would help.
Advanced
A friend who is still angry. Stay, listen, repair.
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Lesson 2 · 3 min · Prima plays a friend who calls at midnight

Set a boundary

A phone call.

Beginner
A friend who apologises. Say you cannot talk late.
Intermediate
A friend who needs you. Explain the boundary and keep the friendship.
Advanced
A friend who takes it personally. Hold it with warmth.
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Lesson 3 · 3 min · Prima plays your partner

The breakup

A park bench.

Beginner
A partner who saw it coming. Say it is over and why, simply.
Intermediate
A partner with questions. Say it clearly, listen, agree the practical things.
Advanced
A partner who bargains. Stay kind and stay decided.
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Lesson 4 · 3 min · Prima plays two flatmates

The flatmate meeting

A living room.

Beginner
Flatmates who agree. Say what bothers you about the dishes.
Intermediate
Flatmates with their own complaints. Agree a rota and a rule about guests.
Advanced
A flatmate who does not care. Get a commitment.
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Lesson 5 · final lesson · 3 min · Prima plays a curious friend

Explain your custom

A dinner with friends.

Beginner
A friend who asks about home. Explain one tradition from home.
Intermediate
A friend who wants the why. Explain why it matters and answer questions.
Advanced
A friend who finds it strange. Handle the awkwardness with grace.
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