English B1 Course

Course Overview:

• Level: B1 (Intermediate)
• Duration: 8-10 weeks (2 lessons per week)
• Goal: Strengthen communication skills for everyday situations, improve understanding of more complex grammatical structures, and expand vocabulary.

Week 1: Introduction to B1 Level & Everyday Conversations

Lesson 1: Small Talk & Introducing Yourself

• Topics:
  • Self-introductions (e.g., name, job, hobbies)
  • Asking and answering questions about personal life
  • Making small talk in social situations
• Grammar Focus:
  • Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
  • Yes/No Questions & Wh- Questions (What, Where, How, etc.)
• Vocabulary:
  • Greetings, family, hobbies, daily routine
• Activity:
  • Pair work: Students introduce themselves to each other and practice small talk
• Homework:
  • Write a paragraph introducing yourself, focusing on your job, interests, and routine.

Lesson 2: Talking About Your Daily Routine

• Topics:
  • Describing daily activities and routines
  • Expressing frequency (always, usually, sometimes, never)
• Grammar Focus:
  • Adverbs of frequency
  • Present Simple (affirmative, negative, and questions)
• Vocabulary:
  • Time-related vocabulary (days of the week, times of day)
• Activity:
  • Role-play: Students ask and answer questions about their daily routines (e.g., “What time do you wake up?” “What do you do after work?”)
• Homework:
  • Write a diary entry about your typical day.

Week 2: Travel & Directions

Lesson 3: Asking for and Giving Directions

• Topics:
  • Asking for directions (e.g., how to get to a place)
  • Giving directions (e.g., turn left, go straight)
• Grammar Focus:
  • Imperative verbs (e.g., turn, go, stop)
  • Prepositions of place (e.g., next to, across from, on the corner)
• Vocabulary:
  • Locations and places in town (e.g., post office, supermarket, bus stop)
• Activity:
  • Pair work: One student gives directions to a destination, and the other asks questions.
• Homework:
  • Write about how to get from your home to a local place (e.g., a supermarket or park).

Lesson 4: Travel Experiences

• Topics:
  • Talking about past trips (vacations, business trips, etc.)
  • Sharing travel experiences
• Grammar Focus:
  • Past Simple (regular and irregular verbs)
  • Questions in the past (e.g., “Where did you go?”, “What did you do?”)
• Vocabulary:
  • Common travel vocabulary (e.g., flight, hotel, beach, tourist attractions)
• Activity:
  • Students share a travel story or a memorable vacation.
• Homework:
  • Write about your favorite vacation or travel experience.

Week 3: Health & Well-being

Lesson 5: Talking About Health and Symptoms

• Topics:
  • Describing illness or health problems (e.g., headaches, cough, fever)
  • Visiting the doctor
• Grammar Focus:
  • Modal verbs for advice (e.g., should, ought to)
  • Present Continuous for temporary actions (e.g., I’m feeling sick)
• Vocabulary:
  • Common health-related terms (e.g., headache, sore throat, cold)
• Activity:
  • Role-play: One student is a doctor, and the other describes their symptoms.
• Homework:
  • Write a dialogue between a patient and a doctor.

Lesson 6: Healthy Lifestyle Choices

• Topics:
  • Talking about healthy habits (e.g., eating well, exercising, sleeping enough)
  • Discussing diet and fitness routines
• Grammar Focus:
  • Modals of advice (should, could, must)
  • Comparative and superlative adjectives (e.g., healthier, more energetic)
• Vocabulary:
  • Health-related vocabulary (e.g., exercise, vegetables, stress, sleep)
• Activity:
  • Students discuss their healthy habits and suggest improvements to each other.
• Homework:
  • Write about a health goal you have and how you plan to achieve it.

Week 4: Work & Career

Lesson 7: Talking About Jobs & Work

• Topics:
  • Describing your job and responsibilities
  • Talking about the work environment (e.g., office, remote work, team collaboration)
• Grammar Focus:
  • Present Perfect for experiences (e.g., I have worked in marketing)
  • “Have to” vs. “Don’t have to” (e.g., I have to attend meetings)
• Vocabulary:
  • Job-related vocabulary (e.g., colleague, project, deadline, meeting)
• Activity:
  • Pair work: Students discuss their jobs, responsibilities, and the type of work environment they prefer.
• Homework:
  • Write a paragraph about your current or ideal job.

Lesson 8: Talking About Future Plans

• Topics:
  • Discussing future ambitions and plans (e.g., career, personal goals)
  • Making future arrangements (e.g., meetings, events)
• Grammar Focus:
  • Future tenses (will, going to, present continuous for future)
  • Using “will” for offers, promises, and predictions
• Vocabulary:
  • Future-related vocabulary (e.g., career goals, promotion, meeting)
• Activity:
  • Students discuss their career and personal goals for the next five years.
• Homework:
  • Write a letter to your future self describing where you see yourself in five years.

Week 5: Social Issues & Opinions

Lesson 9: Talking About the Environment

• Topics:
  • Discussing environmental issues (e.g., pollution, recycling, climate change)
  • Giving opinions on how to protect the environment
• Grammar Focus:
  • Expressing opinions (e.g., I think, I believe, In my opinion)
  • Using “too” and “enough” for emphasis (e.g., The air is too polluted)
• Vocabulary:
  • Environmental vocabulary (e.g., recycling, renewable energy, pollution)
• Activity:
  • Debate: Students discuss the importance of protecting the environment.
• Homework:
  • Write an essay about how individuals can reduce their carbon footprint.

Lesson 10: Talking About Social Media & Technology

• Topics:
  • Discussing the impact of technology and social media on daily life
  • Giving opinions about social media usage
• Grammar Focus:
  • Expressing contrast (although, however, but)
  • Comparative forms (e.g., more addictive, less useful)
• Vocabulary:
  • Social media and technology vocabulary (e.g., apps, privacy, screen time)
• Activity:
  • Group discussion: Students share their experiences with social media and how it affects their lives.
• Homework:
  • Write a paragraph about the pros and cons of social media.

Week 6: Review & Assessment

Lesson 11: Review of Key Topics

• Activity:
  • A quiz or review game covering vocabulary, grammar, and common phrases learned throughout the course.
• Activity:
  • Group discussion or pair work to revisit the most challenging aspects of the course.

Lesson 12: Final Assessment

• Activity:
  • Final project: Students complete a speaking task where they talk about their career, health, or travel experience.
  • Written task: An essay or letter on a chosen topic (e.g., the future of technology, environmental issues, or personal goals).

Course Materials & Resources:

• Grammar Book: “English Grammar in Use” by Raymond Murphy
• Vocabulary Book: “English Vocabulary in Use: Intermediate”
• Online Tools: Duolingo, BBC Learning English, or Quizlet for vocabulary practice