B1

Guess and Give Advice

You can say what is possible, guess what is probably true, and give advice.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

If This Happens, Then That

You can say what will happen if something happens, and ask others what they will do.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Imagine It

You can talk about imaginary situations, give advice with 'If I were you', and say what you wish.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

It Was Made, It Is Sold

You can say what is done or was done when the action matters more than who did it.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Talk About Your Experience

You can ask and say what you have done in your life, what you have never done, and how long something has lasted.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Add Detail with Who, Which and Where

You can say which person, thing or place you mean, using who, which / that, where and whose.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Say What You Think

You can give your opinion and a reason, and ask for other people's opinions, with I think, because, in my opinion and What do you think?

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Explain Why Things Happen

You can explain reasons and results with because, because of, so, that's why, therefore and as a result.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Talk About How Things Used to Be

You can talk about past habits and past states with used to, didn't use to, would and the past simple.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Tell a Story That Flows

You can tell a story in order with first, then, suddenly, eventually and had + past participle.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Agree and Disagree Politely

You can agree, partly agree and disagree in a polite way.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Say No Politely

You can refuse an invitation or a request kindly, with a reason.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Make Requests Sound Natural

You can ask for help in a polite, natural way at work and with strangers.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Check You Understood

You can repeat what you heard to make sure you understood.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Explain What You Mean

You can say an idea again in a clearer way when someone does not follow.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Complain Politely

You can report a problem calmly and ask for a solution.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Describe How Things Change

You can say that something is getting better, worse, bigger or different over time.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Talk About Plans That Changed

You can say what you planned, what happened instead, and how it turned out.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Talk About What Should Happen

You can say what is supposed to happen, what people are expected to do, and how things compare with your expectations.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Talk About What Usually Happens

You can say what usually happens, what is typical, and when there is an exception.

5 short lessons · about 26 min

Say How Likely Something Is

You can say if something is likely, unlikely, possible or certain.

5 short lessons · about 26 min