Practical English example lessons

Find lessons focused on functional, real-world English for everyday situations. Teachers can access content for shopping, dining, transportation, making appointments, giving directions, and handling common scenarios. Perfect for students who need immediately applicable language skills.

Contract negotiations: using conditionals for hypothetical situations
B2BusinessGrammarPractical English

Contract negotiations: using conditionals for hypothetical situations

Master the language of contract negotiations by using second and third conditionals to explore hypothetical situations and make persuasive proposals.

Welcoming new colleagues: using modals for offers and requests
B1BusinessWorkPractical English

Welcoming new colleagues: using modals for offers and requests

Master polite offers and requests with modal verbs to confidently welcome new colleagues and help them settle into their new role, based on a real-world article.

Professional communication: handling exit interviews
B2BusinessWorkPractical English

Professional communication: handling exit interviews

Master the art of giving constructive feedback in exit interviews, learning to articulate your insights clearly and professionally.

Vendor selection: negotiating hypothetical deals
B2BusinessPractical EnglishGrammar

Vendor selection: negotiating hypothetical deals

Master the art of business negotiation, learning to secure favourable deals and clarify terms with suppliers using advanced vocabulary and the second conditional.

Professional networking: making connections with polite language
B2BusinessPractical EnglishPolite requests and indirect questions

Professional networking: making connections with polite language

Master the art of professional networking by learning polite language and conversation starters to make meaningful connections and advance your career.

Office navigation: asking for and giving directions
A1Practical EnglishWorkVocabulary

Office navigation: asking for and giving directions

Learn simple English phrases to ask for and give directions in an office, helping you navigate your workplace with confidence.

Emergency situations: asking for help
A1Practical EnglishTravelVocabulary

Emergency situations: asking for help

Learn vital English phrases like 'I need help' and 'Call an ambulance' to confidently ask for assistance in unexpected situations.

Party planning: using 'will' and 'should' for future plans
A2Practical EnglishGrammarModal verbs

Party planning: using 'will' and 'should' for future plans

Learn to confidently plan and discuss parties using 'will' for decisions and 'should' for suggestions, with practical phrases for real conversations.

Making a complaint: using the simple past tense
A2Practical EnglishGrammarPast tenses

Making a complaint: using the simple past tense

Learn to confidently explain problems and ask for a refund when returning a faulty item to a shop, using essential vocabulary and the simple past tense.

Side hustles: making suggestions for extra income
B1WorkLifestylePractical English

Side hustles: making suggestions for extra income

Discover how to discuss and suggest creative ways to earn extra income, learning practical phrases and useful vocabulary for exploring the world of side hustles.

Business reports: understanding and using the passive voice
B2BusinessGrammarPractical English

Business reports: understanding and using the passive voice

Master the passive voice for objective business reports, learn to question findings politely, and gain key vocabulary like 'actionable insights' from an authentic article.

Digital privacy: protecting your online information
B2TechnologyGrammarPractical English

Digital privacy: protecting your online information

Learn to discuss online security and protect your data using advanced vocabulary and grammar, ensuring your digital life remains private and secure.