Cleft sentences
Cleft sentences split one idea into two clauses to spotlight the part that matters — ‘What we need is time’, ‘It was the price that surprised me’. These lessons show how ‘it’-clefts and ‘what’-clefts add emphasis and control in writing and speech.
Cleft sentences example lessons
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Talking about feelings (Advanced)
Master advanced vocabulary like 'to be fraught with' and 'to bottle up your feelings', and use cleft sentences to express nuanced emotions and offer empathetic support.
Business narratives: recounting success and challenges
Master the art of business storytelling, using advanced C1 language to articulate successes and challenges with precision and impact.
Persuasive communication: using emphasis structures effectively
Master the art of persuasive communication by learning how to use emphasis structures and practical phrases to make your arguments more impactful and memorable.
Digital privacy: weighing convenience and data protection
Navigate the complex landscape of digital privacy, mastering advanced vocabulary and grammar to articulate your concerns about data protection with clarity and conviction.
The sharing economy: using cleft sentences for emphasis
Explore the sharing economy's complexities, mastering advanced grammar and phrases to debate its impact with sophisticated nuance and emphasis.
Influencer marketing: emphasizing your point
Master advanced English to critically analyse influencer marketing strategies, emphasizing key points and navigating potential pitfalls with sophisticated language.
Financial reporting: adding emphasis with cleft sentences
Master the art of presenting financial data with impact, using advanced grammar and vocabulary to highlight key insights and handle tough questions.
The future of work: reporting findings and making recommendations
Master the advanced language and persuasive techniques needed to confidently report findings and recommend strategic initiatives in the evolving professional landscape.
Grammar debates: arguing for and against the Oxford comma
The Oxford comma — a C1 English lesson. Practise expressing nuanced opinions and expand vocabulary around grammar and academic debate.