Vocabulary example lessons

Find vocabulary-building lessons organized by theme and context. Teachers can access lessons focusing on expanding word knowledge, learning collocations, understanding phrasal verbs, and mastering idioms. Each lesson presents vocabulary through authentic video content for better retention and natural usage.

Making complaints politely
B2Practical EnglishVocabularyPassive voice

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.

Giving presentations (advanced)
C2BusinessGrammarVocabulary

Giving presentations (advanced)

Refine your public speaking with advanced rhetorical devices, learn to pre-empt objections, and master the art of handling challenging questions with poise and precision.

Making and canceling appointments
A2Practical EnglishVocabularyAudio

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.

Corporate ethics: critically analysing corporate communication
C2BusinessVocabularyGrammar

Corporate ethics: critically analysing corporate communication

Learn to critically analyse corporate communication, identifying ethical smokescreens and challenging dubious claims with precision and confidence.

Global supply chains: analyzing complex economic arguments
C2BusinessVocabularyNominalisation

Global supply chains: analyzing complex economic arguments

Master the advanced language to dissect complex economic arguments surrounding global supply chains and geopolitical shifts, enhancing your C2 analytical and communicative prowess.

Intellectual property: mastering legal and business negotiation
C2BusinessVocabularyNominalisation

Intellectual property: mastering legal and business negotiation

Master the sophisticated language of intellectual property negotiation, from safeguarding assets to resolving patent disputes, with C2-level precision and authority.

Healthcare systems: speculating about medical issues
C1Practical EnglishVocabularyHedging and speculation

Healthcare systems: speculating about medical issues

Master advanced modals and medical vocabulary to confidently discuss complex health issues, offering nuanced speculation and understanding treatment options.

Brand strategy: making comparisons and giving opinions
B2BusinessGrammarVocabulary

Brand strategy: making comparisons and giving opinions

Explore brand strategy, learn to modify comparisons, and discuss marketing ideas with confidence using authentic English.

Managing money: talking about your finances
A2Practical EnglishVocabularyGrammar

Managing money: talking about your finances

Learn essential English phrases to discuss your finances, from saving money to managing a budget, and confidently talk about your spending habits.

Office phone calls: speaking clearly and politely
A1BusinessPractical EnglishVocabulary

Office phone calls: speaking clearly and politely

Learn essential phrases to answer and make polite phone calls at work, like 'Can I take a message?' and 'Hold on, please'.

Corporate takeovers: mastering advanced negotiation language
C2BusinessVocabularyInversion and emphasis

Corporate takeovers: mastering advanced negotiation language

Master the sophisticated language of corporate takeovers, from <strong>due diligence</strong> to <strong>golden parachutes</strong>, for unparalleled C2 communication.

Corporate finance: negotiating mergers and acquisitions
C1BusinessVocabularyPractical English

Corporate finance: negotiating mergers and acquisitions

Master the nuanced language of corporate finance to confidently negotiate high-stakes mergers and acquisitions, employing sophisticated hedging and compromise strategies.