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.

Persuasive presentations: using inversion for emphasis
B2BusinessGrammarPractical English

Persuasive presentations: using inversion for emphasis

Master advanced techniques for persuasive presentations, learning how to use inversion for emphasis and confidently handle audience questions.

Remote vs. office work: discussing policies and expressing nuanced opinions
B2WorkBusinessPractical English

Remote vs. office work: discussing policies and expressing nuanced opinions

Learn to confidently discuss the complexities of remote and office work, expressing nuanced opinions and proposing flexible arrangements.

Business proposals: using the subjunctive for formal recommendations
B2BusinessGrammarPractical English

Business proposals: using the subjunctive for formal recommendations

Master the subjunctive mood to craft formal, persuasive business proposals and confidently navigate professional feedback discussions.

Formal reports: using nominalization for professional communication
B2BusinessGrammarPractical English

Formal reports: using nominalization for professional communication

Master <strong>nominalization</strong> and essential professional vocabulary to write formal reports that are objective, authoritative, and concise, enhancing your workplace communication skills.

Workplace chat: mastering small talk
B2BusinessWorkPractical English

Workplace chat: mastering small talk

Master the art of workplace small talk to build connections and boost your confidence in professional settings, using practical phrases and essential vocabulary.

Sustainable living: giving advice and talking about consequences
B1LifestylePractical EnglishGrammar

Sustainable living: giving advice and talking about consequences

Learn to discuss sustainable living, give practical advice, and explain environmental consequences using the first conditional and key vocabulary like 'carbon footprint'.

Digital privacy: giving advice about online security
B2TechnologyPractical EnglishGrammar

Digital privacy: giving advice about online security

Learn essential B2 vocabulary and grammar to confidently discuss digital privacy, warn friends about online risks, and beef up your own security.

Reading the fine print: understanding rules and obligations
B1Practical EnglishLifestyleModal verbs

Reading the fine print: understanding rules and obligations

Learn to confidently navigate contracts and agreements, understanding your rights and spotting hidden details before you commit to any service.

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.