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.

Managing up: using diplomatic language with seniors
B2BusinessWorkPractical English

Managing up: using diplomatic language with seniors

Master the art of diplomatic communication with your manager, learning key phrases to discuss challenges and propose solutions effectively.

Franchise agreements: negotiating terms and obligations
B2BusinessPractical EnglishModal verbs

Franchise agreements: negotiating terms and obligations

Master the language of business negotiation, from compromising to driving a hard bargain, and confidently make counter-proposals in franchise agreement discussions.

Workplace rules: understanding company policies
B1BusinessWorkPractical English

Workplace rules: understanding company policies

Learn to confidently navigate workplace rules and company policies, mastering essential vocabulary and polite phrases for asking clarification in any professional setting.

Work schedules: talking about your daily routine
A1WorkPractical EnglishGrammar

Work schedules: talking about your daily routine

Learn to describe your daily work routine and talk to new colleagues using simple present tense and essential vocabulary like 'work from nine to five' and 'take a break'.

Due diligence: presenting formal business findings
C1BusinessGrammarPractical English

Due diligence: presenting formal business findings

Master the advanced language of due diligence, learning to present formal business findings with precision, authority, and the nuanced clarity expected in professional settings.

Product demos: using persuasive language
B2BusinessPractical EnglishGrammar

Product demos: using persuasive language

Master persuasive language for product demos, learn to articulate value, and confidently handle questions to make your next presentation a success.

Quality assurance: discussing problems and hypothetical solutions
B2BusinessGrammarPractical English

Quality assurance: discussing problems and hypothetical solutions

Master the language of quality assurance to confidently discuss project problems and propose viable solutions, applying mixed conditionals and practical meeting phrases.

Workplace safety: writing clear incident reports
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Workplace safety: writing clear incident reports

Learn to clearly describe workplace incidents using precise vocabulary and grammar, ensuring your reports are accurate and professional.

Global meetings: discussing scheduling and communication
B2BusinessPractical EnglishGrammar

Global meetings: discussing scheduling and communication

Master the art of scheduling and communicating effectively in global meetings, learning key phrases and grammar to ensure smooth international collaboration.

Project management: setting boundaries and managing expectations
B2BusinessWorkPractical English

Project management: setting boundaries and managing expectations

Master vital B2 English for project management, learning to set clear boundaries and manage expectations effectively, ensuring your projects run smoothly.

Grocery shopping: understanding food labels and quantifiers
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Grocery shopping: understanding food labels and quantifiers

Learn to navigate the supermarket with confidence, understanding food labels and asking for help with new vocabulary and essential quantifiers.

Job offers: negotiating salary and benefits politely
B2BusinessWorkPractical English

Job offers: negotiating salary and benefits politely

Learn to confidently and politely negotiate job offers, mastering key phrases and indirect questions to secure the best salary and benefits for your career.