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Business English

Phrasal verbs, networking, presentations, recruitment and more.

10 Business Phrasal Verbs to Use – everyday work language.
Business English: Networking – phrases for conferences.
Business English: Advertising – key marketing vocabulary.
Business English: Write a Cover Letter – apply for jobs confidently.
Business English: Giving a Presentation – useful signposting language.
Business English: Negotiation – essential negotiating phrases.
Preparing for a Job Interview in English – questions and language.
A–Z of Recruitment – key vocabulary for recruiters.
Phrasal Verbs for Project Managers – manage your team in English.
English for Gas and Oil – sector-specific vocabulary.
English for the Adult Industry – specialist language.
English for Teachers – useful language for teaching professionals.

IELTS & Exams

Topic vocabulary and structures for IELTS and other exams.

Taking an Exam in English – key tips and phrases.
Music – IELTS-style language for music questions.
Drunk-alcohol language – nightlife vocabulary.
Money, money, money – money vocabulary.
Weather vocab – talk about the weather naturally.
Sports and Games – useful language for sports topics.
Talking about the weekend and days off – weekend plans.
Talking about age in English – vocabulary for aging.
FAME! – words to talk about fame.
Fear and Worry Vocabulary – expressing fears.
Talking about films in English – TV & film language.
Celebrations Vocabulary and Collocations – parties & events.
City Vocab – describing cities and towns.
School and Education – talk about your studies.
Crime Vocab – useful crime-related vocabulary.
Health and Fitness – language for health topics.
Politics in English – political vocabulary.
IELTS Essay Writing – structures for Writing Part 2.

Grammar & Structure

Clear explanations of tricky grammar, with real examples.

Used to and To be/Get used to – understand the difference.
Conditionals in English – all 5 conditionals explained.
11 GETS to remember – different meanings of “get”.
Time Expressions – common time phrases.
TIME, TIME, TIME – collocations with “time”.
Reporting verbs – alternatives to say / tell.
Different ways of comparing things – beyond “bigger than”.
Accommodation – using the causative.
The many faces of pick up – one phrasal verb, many uses.

Idioms & Phrasal Verbs

Make your English sound more natural and native-like.

10 Phrasal Verbs to Sound Natural – everyday native language.
Animals Idioms – idioms with animals.
Colour Expressions – idioms and phrases with colours.
Useful Phrases with Parts of the Body – body idioms.
Idioms to start using – everyday idioms.
Telephone Language – phrases & phrasal verbs on the phone.
Talking about the weekend and days off – weekend phrasal verbs.
Swearing in English – the naughty words.
Christmas vocab – festive idioms & phrases.
Words and phrases with shop – more than just shopping.

Everyday English

Real-life topics to help you talk about life, people and experiences.

The language of love – Valentine’s Day and relationships.
Alternatives to like – talk about hobbies with more style.
The English Good Bye – how Brits really say goodbye.
Taking a journey – talk about travel from A to B.
Addictions – vocabulary for a tough topic.
HA-HA-HA-HA – laughing and joking in English.
Say 'CHEESE!' – taking pictures in English.
Talking about your family – family & upbringing.
Celebrations – birthdays, parties & events.
Health and Fitness – useful if you’re unwell abroad.
Talking about age – stages of life vocabulary.
City Vocab – describing where you live.
School and Education – talk about your studies.
Crime Vocab – everyday crime discussions.
Fear and Worry – expressing worries.
Hard Times – language for difficult situations.

Vocabulary Boosters

Topic-based vocabulary to quickly expand your word bank.

Time Expressions – common phrases with “time”.
TIME, TIME, TIME – more collocations with time.
Money, money, money – finance vocabulary.
Weather vocab – for small talk and IELTS.
Sports and Games – sports vocabulary.
FAME! – words for fame and celebrity.
City Vocab – places and people in cities.
Celebrations Collocations – party vocabulary.
English for Gas and Oil – specialist terms.
English for the Adult Industry – niche vocabulary.
English for Teachers – classroom language.

Culture, Accents & Varieties

Explore different flavours of English and why your accent is great.

British or American words – spot the differences.
The English Good Bye – British politeness in action.
Accents are Great – why your accent is someone’s favourite.
Swearing in English – informal but real-world language.
HA-HA-HA-HA – British humour and laughing in English.

Confusing Words & L1 Tips

Common mistakes for different native languages.

Learning Strategies

How to study smarter, stay motivated and use your English more.

English Learning Language – tips, resources, strategies.
Maximise Your English Use – tips for using English more
How to Succeed in Your Class of English – classroom tips.
English Made Easy – learn English more quickly.
English for Learning – why English is worth it.
The Benefits of Being a Fluent Speaker – why fluency matters.
Becoming a Proficient Speaker of English
Tips and Strategies for Learning English Speaking
How to Listen to Native Speakers
Where Can I Talk to Native English Speakers for Free?

Online Lessons & Practice

Make the most of online lessons, speaking practice and clubs.

Confidence & Mindset

Build confidence and enjoy using your English.

Confident English Speaking – master the art of communication.
English Made Easy – reduce stress around learning.
Accents are Great – love the way you sound.
Hard Times – talk about problems in English.
English for Learning – reasons to keep going.
Benefits of Being a Fluent Speaker – motivation to continue.

Formal Writing & Complaints

Letters, emails and formal communication.

Business English: Write a Cover Letter
Writing and replying to a letter of complaint
IELTS Essay Writing – essay structures.

Nice-Natural Vocabulary

Extra pieces to boost your vocabulary and sound more native.

Useful words and phrases – nice-natural-native vocabulary.
Addictions – strong emotional vocabulary.
Fear and Worry Vocabulary – feelings and emotions.
Phrases with Parts of the Body
Celebrations Vocabulary

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