B1

An intermediate learner who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, or leisure. They can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in a language-speaking area. They can produce simple, connected text on familiar topics and describe experiences, events, hopes, and briefly give reasons for opinions and plans.

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Workplace chat: mastering small talk
B1 Business Work Lifestyle Practical English Audio

Workplace chat: mastering small talk

Workplace communication β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise the Past Simple and future forms while expanding your vocabulary for making small talk at work.

Career goals: using gerunds and infinitives
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Career goals: using gerunds and infinitives

Career development β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise using gerunds and infinitives and expand vocabulary around professional goals and aspirations.

IT problems: explaining technical issues clearly
B1 Practical English Business Work Technology Grammar Audio

IT problems: explaining technical issues clearly

IT problems β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise using the past simple vs. present perfect and expand vocabulary for explaining technical issues.

Office tech issues: making polite suggestions
B1 Business Work Technology Audio

Office tech issues: making polite suggestions

Office tech issues β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise using modal verbs for suggestions and expand vocabulary around troubleshooting common problems.

Career paths: discussing pros and cons
B1 Work Business Audio

Career paths: discussing pros and cons

Career paths β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise using connectors of contrast and expand vocabulary around entrepreneurship and corporate life.

Higher education: discussing pros and cons
B1 Work Lifestyle Audio

Higher education: discussing pros and cons

Higher education β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise the first conditional and comparative adjectives and expand vocabulary around career planning.

Remote work: discussing the pros and cons
B1 Work Business Lifestyle Video

Remote work: discussing the pros and cons

Remote work β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise forming questions and expand vocabulary around the future of work and expressing opinions.

Travel scams: giving advice and warnings
B1 Lifestyle Technology Practical English Video

Travel scams: giving advice and warnings

Travel scams β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise giving advice with modal verbs and expand vocabulary around online safety and booking holidays.

Gender roles: using the second conditional
B1 Grammar Lifestyle Video

Gender roles: using the second conditional

Gender roles β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise using the second conditional (if I were...) and expand vocabulary around relationships and stereotypes.

Current projects: describing ongoing work
B1 Practical English Grammar Business Work Audio

Current projects: describing ongoing work

Business projects β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise the present continuous and expand vocabulary around describing current work and temporary situations.

Business updates: improving subject-verb agreement
B1 Grammar Business Practical English Work Audio

Business updates: improving subject-verb agreement

Business updates β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise subject-verb agreement in complex sentences and expand vocabulary around professional communication.

Color and culture: discussing historical trends
B1 Practical English Grammar Lifestyle Video

Color and culture: discussing historical trends

Color and culture β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise using the simple past for narration and expand vocabulary around fashion and social trends.

Email etiquette: writing polite requests
B1 Practical English Business Work Grammar Audio

Email etiquette: writing polite requests

Writing polite emails β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise using modal verbs 'would' and 'could' and expand vocabulary for everyday written communication.

Workplace feedback: giving and receiving advice
B1 Work Business Practical English Grammar Audio

Workplace feedback: giving and receiving advice

Workplace communication β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise the past simple passive and expand vocabulary around giving and receiving feedback. Improve professional communication skills.

Describing products: mastering adjective order
B1 Practical English Grammar Technology Lifestyle Audio

Describing products: mastering adjective order

Product descriptions β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise correct adjective order and expand vocabulary around technology and shopping.

Weekend regrets: expressing past mistakes and advice
B1 Practical English Grammar Vocabulary Audio

Weekend regrets: expressing past mistakes and advice

Weekend regrets β€” a B1 English lesson. Practise using 'should have' and 'shouldn't have' and expand vocabulary around past mistakes and advice. Learn to discuss what you wish you had done differently.

Job Interview Preparation Basics
B1 Business Work Practical English Grammar Audio

Job Interview Preparation Basics

This lesson provides essential tips and practice for preparing for a job interview, covering everything from researching the company to mastering body language and following up. You'll learn key vocabulary, practice listening, and improve your grammar with modal verbs to confiden

Idioms: to burn a hole in your pocket
B1 Practical English Business Lifestyle Video

Idioms: to burn a hole in your pocket

This lesson helps you learn essential vocabulary and idioms for managing your money effectively. Discover how to budget, identify spending triggers, and achieve your financial goals.

Agreeing and disagreeing
B1 Practical English Grammar General Lifestyle

Agreeing and disagreeing

Learn essential phrases and strategies to politely agree and disagree in English conversations. Boost your confidence and improve your conversational skills with varied activities, including a structured debate.