B1 example lessons

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.

Career stories: narrating your professional journey
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Career stories: narrating your professional journey

Explore career stories through a video, learning key phrases like 'to land a job' and 'side hustle' to articulate your professional journey and aspirations.

The power grid: discussing energy infrastructure and solutions
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The power grid: discussing energy infrastructure and solutions

Explore the intricate world of power grids, mastering advanced vocabulary and sophisticated grammar to discuss future energy solutions and infrastructure challenges.

Slam poetry: expressing personal stories and emotions
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Slam poetry: expressing personal stories and emotions

Discover the raw power of slam poetry as you learn to articulate personal stories and emotions using vivid, impactful English expressions.

Graphic design: understanding its scope and impact
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Graphic design: understanding its scope and impact

Explore the fascinating world of graphic design, understanding its aesthetic appeal, brand identity, and how designers effectively get their message across to influence our daily lives.

The hero's journey: discussing universal story patterns
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The hero's journey: discussing universal story patterns

Explore the universal patterns of storytelling and character development in this B2 lesson, using a fascinating video to deepen your understanding of narrative structures.

Earworms: understanding and discussing involuntary musical imagery
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Earworms: understanding and discussing involuntary musical imagery

Explore the intriguing world of earworms, learn to describe songs stuck in your head, and discuss coping strategies in this engaging B2 lesson.

Asking questions: mastering subject and object questions
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Asking questions: mastering subject and object questions

Master asking clear and polite questions in English, distinguishing between subject and object questions, and using essential phrases like 'If you don't mind me asking...'.

Corporate activism: discussing business ethics and values
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Corporate activism: discussing business ethics and values

Explore the language of corporate ethics and values, learning to discuss whether companies truly live up to their promises or just make empty gestures.

Travel scams: giving advice and warnings
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Travel scams: giving advice and warnings

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

Public speaking: handling difficult questions
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Public speaking: handling difficult questions

Public speaking — a B2 English lesson. Practise indirect language and expand vocabulary around handling questions in presentations.

Viral trends: discussing fads and habits
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Viral trends: discussing fads and habits

Viral trends — a C1 English lesson. Practise using idiomatic expressions and expand vocabulary around fads, games, and daily routines.

Effective meetings: discussing project updates
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Effective meetings: discussing project updates

Project management — a B2 English lesson. Practise using modal verbs for advice and expand your vocabulary for discussing daily stand-up meetings.