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.

The future of work: reporting findings and making recommendations
C1BusinessWorkPractical English

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.

Job interviews: crafting compelling professional narratives
B2BusinessWorkPractical EnglishVideo

Job interviews: crafting compelling professional narratives

Master advanced vocabulary and sophisticated communication strategies to craft compelling professional narratives that truly resonate in any job interview.

The art of better arguments
B2PsychologyPractical EnglishVideo

The art of better arguments

Learn to navigate disagreements with confidence, mastering key phrases to turn arguments into productive, rather than destructive, conversations.

Problem-solving: explaining cause and effect
B1TechnologyPractical EnglishVideo

Problem-solving: explaining cause and effect

Learn to articulate the causes and effects of problems using advanced vocabulary and practical phrases, enhancing your ability to discuss complex situations.

Personal pronouns: using 'I', 'me', and 'myself' correctly
B2GrammarPractical EnglishVideo

Personal pronouns: using 'I', 'me', and 'myself' correctly

Master the tricky world of 'I', 'me', and 'myself' with practical examples and clear explanations to boost your confidence in everyday English conversations.

Active listening: improving communication skills
B2BusinessPsychologyPractical EnglishVideo

Active listening: improving communication skills

Master the art of active listening with this B2 lesson, learning key communication phrases to understand others better and express yourself more clearly in any conversation.

Effective communication: structuring your ideas for impact
B2BusinessPractical EnglishVideo

Effective communication: structuring your ideas for impact

Master the art of clear communication by learning to structure your ideas for maximum impact, ensuring your message is understood and truly resonates with your audience.

Asking questions: mastering subject and object questions
B1GrammarPractical EnglishVideo

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...'.

Common grammar mistakes: correcting errors politely
B2GrammarPractical EnglishVideo

Common grammar mistakes: correcting errors politely

Learn to correct grammar and factual errors politely and effectively, using reported speech and tactful phrases to maintain smooth conversations.

Online scams: reporting problems and giving warnings
B2TechnologyPractical EnglishVideo

Online scams: reporting problems and giving warnings

Learn vital vocabulary and practical phrases to identify, discuss, and report online scams, ensuring you stay safe and vigilant in the digital world.

Tipping culture: discussing consumer psychology and fairness
B2CulturePsychologyPractical EnglishVideo

Tipping culture: discussing consumer psychology and fairness

Explore the psychology and fairness of tipping culture, learning key vocabulary to discuss service expectations and payment etiquette in various contexts.

Digital communication: comparing synchronous and asynchronous styles
B2TechnologyBusinessPractical EnglishVideo

Digital communication: comparing synchronous and asynchronous styles

Digital communication — a B2 English lesson. Practise comparing and contrasting language and expand vocabulary around synchronous and asynchronous styles.