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I guess it wasn't so much specific phrases I was after. He is pretty fluent in English but it's difficult to follow each other even though we're speaking the same language, you know? Could be more that he just isn't listening, he's very keen to get the job finished and move on to the next one. Is this a common trait?

What can I say? It’s not necessarily common, but it depends.. there are people who know a lot of words and expressions, but do not have the necessary “skills” to proper use them in conversations.

On the other hand, he might have difficulties to follow you. I know people who speak English very well, but they have major issues in understanding what they hear and following a conversation.
 
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