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.
Going to the doctor: describing past illnesses
Learn to confidently describe past illnesses and symptoms to a doctor using the simple past tense and essential vocabulary, based on a real article.
Business travel: planning your first trip
Prepare for your first business trip by learning essential vocabulary, how to use 'will' for plans, and practical phrases for checking into a hotel.
Booking a doctor's visit: making simple requests
Learn to confidently make a doctor's appointment in English, using simple requests with 'can' and essential health vocabulary.
Business strategy: using the second conditional for hypothetical scenarios
Master the second conditional to discuss hypothetical business scenarios and learn key phrases for effective negotiation and strategic planning.
Business updates: improving subject-verb agreement
Master essential business language for giving clear project updates, from reporting progress to addressing issues, ensuring your communication is always professional and precise.
Workplace policies: discussing rules and preferences
Learn to confidently navigate tricky workplace policies and discuss your preferences with management using precise vocabulary and polite, effective phrases.
Business communication: writing concisely with ellipsis and substitution
Master the art of concise business communication by learning powerful techniques like ellipsis and substitution, ensuring your message is always clear and impactful.
Public speaking: giving effective advice and recommendations
Learn to deliver impactful presentations and confidently manage audience questions with practical language for giving advice and recommendations.
Career disruption: using mixed conditionals to reflect on choices
Ponder how past career decisions shape your present and master mixed conditionals to articulate those pivotal moments with advanced fluency.
Vendor management: recommending and describing processes
Master the language of vendor management, from vetting suppliers to negotiating contracts, ensuring smooth business operations and clear communication.
Digital distractions: giving advice on focus
Master the language to discuss digital distractions and confidently offer colleagues practical advice on how to improve focus and productivity.
Electric vehicles: discussing the future of transport
Explore the future of transport, discussing the pros and cons of electric vehicles and mastering mixed conditionals to connect past actions with present impacts.