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.

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.

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...'.