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Practise English for networking events

Conferences, meetups, industry events: you know the value is in the conversations, and you know you'll spend them by the coffee table because starting one in English feels impossible. Introducing yourself, asking a good question, exchanging contacts, and leaving politely are all learnable moves.

Airi plays the stranger at the event. Rehearse your 20-second introduction, practise questions that get people talking about their work, and learn to close a conversation and move on without awkwardness. After a few rounds, walking up to someone at a real event is just repeating what you already did.

A quick example with Airi

Hi there! I don't think we've met — I'm Maya, I work in product at a fintech.
Nice to meet you, I'm Dimas. I am data analyst in a logistic company.
Small fix: "I'm a data analyst at a logistics company." Interesting — what kind of data do you work with?
Mostly delivery data, to make the routes faster. What are you working on now?
Great question back — that's how networking conversations keep going. Let's practise the exit next.

How to get the most from it

Prepare your 20 seconds

Name, what you do, one interesting thing. Practise it until it's natural.

Ask about their work

"What are you working on?" beats "What do you do?" Rehearse follow-ups.

Practise the exit

"It was great talking to you — let's connect on LinkedIn" — say it until it's smooth.

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Frequently asked questions

Can Airi play different people at an event?
Yes — a friendly peer, a senior executive, a potential client. Each one lets you rehearse a different register.
Is this useful for conferences abroad?
Very. Rehearsing introductions and follow-ups in advance turns dreaded events into productive ones.
Is it free?
Yes, 300 free credits on sign-up, no credit card.

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