Present Simple Tense
Learn when and how to use the present simple tense in English.
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The Verb 'To Be'
Master the most important verb in English — to be.
Articles: A, An, The
Learn the rules for using a, an, and the in English sentences.
Greetings and Introductions
Learn essential English greetings and how to introduce yourself.
Numbers and Counting
Learn English numbers, counting, and how to use numbers in everyday life.
Telling Time in English
Learn how to tell the time in English, including hours, minutes, and common time expressions.
20 Most Common English Verbs
Learn the 20 most frequently used English verbs with examples and conjugations.
Talking About Your Family
Learn how to talk about your family members, describe relationships, and answer common questions about your family in English.
Speaking Situation: Introducing Yourself
Say hello, give your name, say where you are from and what you do, and ask the same questions back — in a class, at work or with a new neighbour.
Speaking Situation: Ordering at a Café
Order a drink and something to eat, answer the barista's questions about size and milk, pay and say thank you.
Speaking Situation: Asking for Help in a Shop
Ask where something is, ask about sizes, colours and prices, say you are 'just looking', and pay at the checkout.
Speaking Situation: Asking About Time and Schedules
Ask what time it is, when a bus or shop opens and closes, and how long something takes — at a bus stop, a station or on the phone.
Past Simple Tense
Learn how to talk about completed actions in the past using the past simple tense.
Present Continuous Tense
Learn how to talk about actions happening right now and temporary situations.
Comparatives and Superlatives
Learn how to compare things in English using comparatives and superlatives.
Daily Life Vocabulary: Routines, Home, and Activities
Build your vocabulary for talking about daily routines, home life, and everyday activities.
Ordering Food at a Restaurant
Learn essential English phrases for ordering food and drinks at a restaurant, from arriving to paying the bill.
Shopping English: Dialogues and Vocabulary
Learn essential vocabulary and phrases for shopping in English, including common dialogues for different shopping situations.
Asking and Giving Directions
Learn how to ask for and give directions in English using common phrases and prepositions of place.
Speaking Situation: Booking an Appointment by Phone
Call a clinic, hair salon or service to book, change or cancel an appointment: say what you need, choose a time, spell your name and confirm the details.
Speaking Situation: Checking In to a Hotel and Solving Small Problems
Check in at a hotel, ask about breakfast, Wi-Fi and checkout, and ask for help politely when something in your room doesn't work.
Speaking Situation: Inviting, Accepting and Saying No Politely
Invite a friend or colleague to do something, accept an invitation with enthusiasm, say no politely with a reason, and suggest another time.
Speaking Situation: Returning or Exchanging Something in a Shop
Explain why you want to return or exchange something, understand questions about the receipt and refund, and ask about the store's return policy.
Present Perfect Tense
Master the present perfect tense to connect past experiences to the present.
All lessons (89)
A1
- Present Simple Tense
- The Verb 'To Be'
- Articles: A, An, The
- Greetings and Introductions
- Numbers and Counting
- Telling Time in English
- 20 Most Common English Verbs
- Talking About Your Family
- Speaking Situation: Introducing Yourself
- Speaking Situation: Ordering at a Café
- Speaking Situation: Asking for Help in a Shop
- Speaking Situation: Asking About Time and Schedules
A2
- Past Simple Tense
- Present Continuous Tense
- Comparatives and Superlatives
- Daily Life Vocabulary: Routines, Home, and Activities
- Ordering Food at a Restaurant
- Shopping English: Dialogues and Vocabulary
- Asking and Giving Directions
- Speaking Situation: Booking an Appointment by Phone
- Speaking Situation: Checking In to a Hotel and Solving Small Problems
- Speaking Situation: Inviting, Accepting and Saying No Politely
- Speaking Situation: Returning or Exchanging Something in a Shop
B1
- Present Perfect Tense
- First and Second Conditionals
- Modal Verbs: Can, Could, Should, Must, May, Might
- Linking Words: Connectors and Transitions
- Prepositions of Place: In, On, At, Under, Between
- Making Suggestions: Let's, How About, Why Don't We
- Writing Professional Emails in English
- Talking About Health and the Body
- Work and Job Search Vocabulary: From Job Ads to Your First Day
- Travel Vocabulary: Airports, Hotels and When Things Go Wrong
- Renting a Home: Vocabulary for Apartments, Leases and Landlords
- Using Healthcare Services: Appointments, Clinics and Insurance
- Money and Banking Vocabulary: Accounts, Cards, Bills and Budgets
- Phone Calls and Messages: Communicating Clearly When You Can't See People
- Speaking Situation: Small Talk with Colleagues at Work
- Speaking Situation: Making a Polite Complaint
- Speaking Situation: 'Tell Me About Yourself' in a Job Interview
- Speaking Situation: Asking for Clarification in Meetings and Calls
B2
- Common Phrasal Verbs
- Advanced Passive Voice
- Reported Speech (Indirect Speech)
- Common English Collocations
- Formal vs. Informal English: Register and When to Use Each
- Common English Idioms and Expressions
- Future Continuous and Future Perfect: Deadlines and Project Updates
- Relative and Participle Clauses: Precise Sentences for CVs and Reports
- Wish, If Only and Would Rather: Regrets, Complaints and Preferences
- Meeting Vocabulary: Agendas, Action Items and Useful Phrases
- Job Interview Vocabulary: Skills, Achievements and STAR Answers
- Opinion Vocabulary for Exams: Education, Technology and the Environment
- Complaint and Request Emails: Firm, Polite and Clear
- Opinion Essays: Structure, Arguments and Exam Timing
- Speaking Situation: Speaking Up in Meetings
- Speaking Situation: Answering Behavioural Interview Questions Out Loud
- Speaking Situation: Giving a Short Presentation or Work Update
- Speaking Situation: Giving Your Opinion in a Speaking Exam
C1
- Mixed Conditionals
- Inversion in English
- Academic Writing: Structure, Style, and Common Pitfalls
- Advanced Vocabulary Building Strategies
- Cleft Sentences and Fronting: Adding Emphasis in Presentations and Writing
- Past Modals: Deduction, Criticism and Regret in Project Reviews
- Nominalization: Writing in a Formal, Academic Style
- Negotiation Language for Business: Proposing, Bargaining and Reaching Agreement
- Describing Data and Trends: Business Reports and IELTS Task 1
- Diplomatic Language at Work: Softening, Disagreeing and Giving Feedback
- Writing Reports and Proposals at Work
- Argument and Counterargument: Nuanced Essays for IELTS and TOEFL
- Speaking Situation: Negotiating Salary and Job Offers
- Speaking Situation: Handling Difficult Conversations at Work
- Speaking Situation: Leading a Meeting and Presenting Data
- Speaking Situation: Abstract Topics in IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Band 7+)
C2
- Discourse Markers and Connectors
- Nuance and Connotation: Subtle Word Choice Differences
- The Subjunctive and Formal Structures: Precision in High-Stakes English
- Ellipsis and Substitution: Saying More with Less
- Participle and Absolute Clauses: Dense, Elegant Sentences
- Leadership and Strategy Language: Speaking to Executives at Work
- Figurative Language in the Business Press: Metaphors You Need to Decode
- Word Formation and Advanced Collocations for Top Exam Scores
- Executive Summaries and Persuasive Business Writing
- Critical Reviews and Summary-Response Writing for Academic Exams
- Speaking Situation: Pitching a Business Idea to Senior Stakeholders
- Speaking Situation: Disagreeing Diplomatically with Senior People at Work
- Speaking Situation: Handling Tough Questions in Meetings, Interviews and Q&As
- Speaking Situation: Networking at Conferences and Professional Events