Practical English
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.
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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
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
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
Master the essential language for discussing rental agreements, reporting issues, and giving advice, ensuring smooth communication with your landlord.
Telling past stories: using the past perfect for clear sequencing
Master the <strong>past perfect</strong> and practical phrases to tell engaging personal stories, ensuring your listeners always understand the sequence of events.
Daily routines: using adverbs of frequency
Learn to describe your daily routine using simple words and adverbs of frequency, helping you share your everyday life in English.
Giving instructions: using the imperative mood
Learn to give clear instructions in English using simple verbs. Practise telling people what to do in everyday situations with confidence.
Persuasive communication: using emphasis structures effectively
Master the art of persuasive communication by learning how to use emphasis structures and practical phrases to make your arguments more impactful and memorable.
Professional networking: using tag questions effectively
Learn to confidently network using effective tag questions and essential follow-up phrases, building valuable professional connections from an authentic article.
Problem-solving in business: using cause and effect language
Learn to articulate business challenges and propose effective solutions with precision, mastering the cause and effect language essential for professional communication.
Business performance: describing data and trends with quantifiers
Learn to describe business performance and data trends using essential vocabulary and quantifiers, based on a real article.
Connecting ideas: using conjunctions for clear writing
Master connecting ideas with conjunctions to make your English writing and speaking flow naturally, helping you express complex thoughts with clarity and confidence.