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.

Grocery shopping: learning key vocabulary
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Grocery shopping: learning key vocabulary

Grocery shopping — an A1 English lesson. Practise asking for help and expand vocabulary around shopping in a supermarket.

The humble potato: discussing historical significance
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The humble potato: discussing historical significance

The humble potato — a B2 English lesson. Practise passive voice for historical events and expand vocabulary around agriculture and societal change.

Understanding stress: using cause and effect language
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Understanding stress: using cause and effect language

Health and stress — a B1 English lesson. Practise cause and effect language and expand vocabulary around physical and mental well-being.

Grammar debates: arguing for and against the Oxford comma
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Grammar debates: arguing for and against the Oxford comma

The Oxford comma — a C1 English lesson. Practise expressing nuanced opinions and expand vocabulary around grammar and academic debate.

Reading formats: expressing preferences and comparing options
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Reading formats: expressing preferences and comparing options

Reading formats — a B2 English lesson. Practise expressing preferences and expand vocabulary around books and technology.

Polish politics: analyzing election results and their impact
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Polish politics: analyzing election results and their impact

Polish election — a C1 English lesson. Practise analyzing political commentary and expand vocabulary for discussing European politics and national sovereignty.

The concept of value: discussing priorities and utility
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The concept of value: discussing priorities and utility

The paradox of value — a C1 English lesson. Practise using conditionals for hypothetical scenarios and expand vocabulary around economics and decision-making.

Birthday traditions: Describing celebrations and activities
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Birthday traditions: Describing celebrations and activities

Birthday traditions — a B1 English lesson. Practise using gerunds and infinitives and expand vocabulary around describing celebrations and social events.