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.

How parcel lockers transformed our lives
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How parcel lockers transformed our lives

Explore how parcel lockers have transformed online shopping convenience. Master the passive voice and discuss modern delivery options, enhancing your B2 English for real-world conversations.

What is enshittification?
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What is enshittification?

Explore 'enshittification,' the frustrating trend of online platforms degrading services for profit, and gain the vocabulary and grammar to articulate your concerns about declining digital experiences.

Telling stories with data in 3 steps
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Telling stories with data in 3 steps

Master the advanced art of data storytelling, learning to transform raw information into compelling narratives that resonate and persuade your audience effectively.

Subscriptions, subscriptions everywhere!
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Subscriptions, subscriptions everywhere!

Explore the modern challenge of managing digital subscriptions, learn to articulate financial concerns, and discover strategies to streamline your expenses.

Vocabulary for online meetings
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Vocabulary for online meetings

Master the art of virtual communication with precise vocabulary and sophisticated hedging, ensuring your contributions in online meetings are always clear, polite, and impactful.

Making complaints (beginner)
A2Practical EnglishVocabularyPolite requests and indirect questions

Making complaints (beginner)

Learn how to politely make complaints in English using practical phrases and the modal verbs 'can' and 'could', based on a real-life article.

Making complaints politely
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Making complaints politely

Master the art of making polite yet effective complaints in English, using key vocabulary and grammar to ensure your concerns are heard and resolved professionally.

Making and canceling appointments
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Making and canceling appointments

Learn to confidently make and cancel appointments in English using essential phrases and the verbs 'can' and 'can't' from a real audio recording.

Expressing feelings: talking about regrets and annoyances
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Expressing feelings: talking about regrets and annoyances

Learn to express regrets and annoyances naturally, master the 'wish' structure, and practise making polite complaints in everyday English conversations.

Disputing a bill: polite requests and problem-solving
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Disputing a bill: polite requests and problem-solving

Gain the confidence and precise language needed to politely query unexpected charges and effectively resolve billing issues, turning frustration into fluent communication.

Making a doctor's appointment: essential phrases and vocabulary
A2Practical EnglishLifestylePolite requests and indirect questions

Making a doctor's appointment: essential phrases and vocabulary

Learn how to confidently make a doctor's appointment and describe your symptoms in English, using polite phrases and essential vocabulary for real-life situations.

Renting an apartment: discussing obligations and advice
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Renting an apartment: discussing obligations and advice

Master the essential language for discussing rental agreements, reporting issues, and giving advice, ensuring smooth communication with your landlord.