B2 example lessons

An upper intermediate learner who can understand the main ideas of complex text, including technical discussions in their field. They can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, making regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. They can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint by giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Corporate jargon: understanding and using business English
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Corporate jargon: understanding and using business English

Corporate jargon — a B2 English lesson. Practise understanding idiomatic expressions and expand your vocabulary for professional communication.

Professional networking: discussing social media at work
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Professional networking: discussing social media at work

Professional networking — a B1 English lesson. Practise using gerunds and infinitives and expand vocabulary around social media at work.

Generational divides: critiquing and assigning blame
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Generational divides: critiquing and assigning blame

Generational conflict — a C1 English lesson. Practise language of accusation and expand vocabulary around social and economic responsibility.

Work-life balance: critiquing social policies and proposing solutions
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Work-life balance: critiquing social policies and proposing solutions

Work-life balance — a C1 English lesson. Practise using conditional sentences to critique social policies and expand vocabulary around workplace culture.

Career paths: discussing non-linear development
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Career paths: discussing non-linear development

Career development — a B2 English lesson. Practise using gerunds and infinitives and expand vocabulary around professional growth and career strategy.

Hybrid work models: debating policy and fairness
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Hybrid work models: debating policy and fairness

Hybrid work models — a C1 English lesson. Practise expressing nuanced opinions and expand vocabulary around corporate policy and workplace fairness.

Economic models: debating progressive capitalism
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Economic models: debating progressive capitalism

Economic models — a C1 English lesson. Practise using contrasting language and expand vocabulary around capitalism and social responsibility.

Negotiating compromises: using conditionals effectively
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Negotiating compromises: using conditionals effectively

Negotiation — a B2 English lesson. Practise using conditional sentences and expand vocabulary around making proposals and reaching agreements. Improve your communicative skills for real-world scenarios.

Reflecting on past decisions: expressing wishes and regrets
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Reflecting on past decisions: expressing wishes and regrets

Reflecting on past decisions — a B2 English lesson. Practise wish and regret structures and expand vocabulary around professional development.

Past decisions: reflecting on what might have been
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Past decisions: reflecting on what might have been

Regret and past choices — a B2 English lesson. Practise the third conditional and expand vocabulary around reflecting on past events.

Making a business case: Using modals for persuasion
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Making a business case: Using modals for persuasion

Making a business case — a C1 English lesson. Practise using modal verbs for persuasion and expand vocabulary around securing project funding.

Professional writing: using the passive voice for formality
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Professional writing: using the passive voice for formality

Business English — a B2 lesson. Practise using the passive voice for a formal tone and expand your vocabulary for professional communication.