English Foundations — B1.1

Develop connected, independent English across personal experiences, opinions, advice, plans, health, travel, work, and an integrated B1 communication challenge.

English Foundations · Part 7 of 8

This is part of an ordered path — best taken in sequence, from Part 1.

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Modules

Personal Experiences and Life Events

10 lessons
  1. 1.01Experience First, Details Next
  2. 1.02Recent Experiences and Present Results
  3. 1.03Background Actions and Interruptions
  4. 1.04Sequencing a Connected Account
  5. 1.05Adding Specific and Sensory Detail
  6. 1.06Reactions, Feelings and Significance
  7. 1.07Follow-up Questions That Deepen a Story
  8. 1.08Listen and Note a Personal Story
  9. 1.09Read and Summarise a Life Event
  10. 1.10Personal Experience Story Challenge

Opinions, Reasons and Examples

10 lessons
  1. 2.01Building a Clear Point
  2. 2.02Linking Reasons and Results
  3. 2.03Examples from Experience and Observation
  4. 2.04Partial Agreement and Nuance
  5. 2.05Respectful Counterpoints
  6. 2.06Comparing Viewpoints Clearly
  7. 2.07Clarifying and Reformulating an Idea
  8. 2.08Read a Forum Discussion
  9. 2.09Write a Structured Opinion
  10. 2.10Supported Viewpoint Discussion Challenge

Advice and Everyday Problem Solving

10 lessons
  1. 3.01Defining the Problem and Priorities
  2. 3.02Asking for Context Before Advice
  3. 3.03Degrees of Advice and Urgency
  4. 3.04Conditions and Likely Consequences
  5. 3.05Comparing Solutions and Trade-offs
  6. 3.06Making a Reasoned Recommendation
  7. 3.07Accepting, Adapting or Declining Advice
  8. 3.08Listen to a Problem-solving Conversation
  9. 3.09Write a Solution and Action Plan
  10. 3.10Collaborative Problem-solving Challenge

Plans, Goals and Ambitions

10 lessons
  1. 4.01Making a Goal Specific
  2. 4.02Intentions, Arrangements and Predictions
  3. 4.03Milestones and Measurable Progress
  4. 4.04Requirements and Prerequisites
  5. 4.05Motivation, Obstacles and Support
  6. 4.06Sequencing Steps and Deadlines
  7. 4.07Contingency Plans with If
  8. 4.08Read and Evaluate a Development Plan
  9. 4.09Write a Goal and Milestone Plan
  10. 4.10Goal Presentation and Questions Challenge

Health, Habits and Wellbeing

10 lessons
  1. 5.01Describing Habit Patterns and Effects
  2. 5.02Changes over Time in Health and Habits
  3. 5.03Booking and Preparing for an Appointment
  4. 5.04Explaining Symptoms Precisely
  5. 5.05Understanding Care and Treatment Instructions
  6. 5.06Balanced Lifestyle Advice
  7. 5.07Connecting Sleep, Exercise, Stress and Energy
  8. 5.08Listen and Note a Health Consultation
  9. 5.09Read Health Guidance Critically
  10. 5.10Wellbeing Action Plan Challenge

Travel, Culture and Experiences

10 lessons
  1. 6.01Evaluating a Travel Experience
  2. 6.02Planning with Times, Connections and Constraints
  3. 6.03Comparing Transport Trade-offs
  4. 6.04Explaining a Travel Problem Clearly
  5. 6.05Requesting and Negotiating a Solution
  6. 6.06Discussing Cultural Expectations Carefully
  7. 6.07Recommendations for Different Travellers
  8. 6.08Listen to a Travel Change Announcement
  9. 6.09Read and Combine Travel Information
  10. 6.10Trip Plan and Culture Briefing Challenge

Work, Study and Responsibilities

10 lessons
  1. 7.01Explaining Responsibilities and Priorities
  2. 7.02Structured Progress Updates
  3. 7.03Deadlines, Workload and Capacity
  4. 7.04Clarifying and Confirming Instructions
  5. 7.05Explaining Delays with Accountability
  6. 7.06Asking, Offering and Negotiating Help
  7. 7.07Participating in a Focused Meeting
  8. 7.08Listen and Record Action Points
  9. 7.09Write a Practical Progress Email
  10. 7.10Responsibility and Progress Challenge

B1.1 Integrated Communication Challenge

10 lessons
  1. 8.01Extended Listening and Structured Notes
  2. 8.02Reading for Main Points, Support and Inference
  3. 8.03Summarising in Your Own Words
  4. 8.04Telling a Story with Reflection
  5. 8.05Presenting and Responding to a Viewpoint
  6. 8.06Solving a Problem Through Discussion
  7. 8.07Writing a Practical B1 Email
  8. 8.08Planning the B1.1 Multi-skill Task
  9. 8.09Rehearsing and Answering Questions
  10. 8.10B1.1 Independent Communication Project