General English – Intermediate (B1, B2) Course Content

Module 1: Expanding Vocabulary & Everyday Topics

  • Lesson 1: Describing People and Personalities
    • Vocabulary for physical appearance (height, hair colour, build)
    • Adjectives for personality (friendly, confident, lazy)
    • Talking about character traits (He is very organised, She is outgoing)
    • Comparatives and superlatives (taller, the most friendly)
  • Lesson 2: Hobbies and Leisure Activities
    • Vocabulary for hobbies (reading, swimming, photography)
    • Talking about interests and free time (I enjoy playing tennis, She loves cooking)
    • Asking and answering about preferences (What do you like doing in your free time?)

Module 2: Grammar Focus

  • Lesson 3: Past Tenses (Past Simple, Past Continuous)
    • Using the past simple (I visited London last year)
    • Using the past continuous (I was reading when you called)
    • Differences between past simple and past continuous (She was cooking when I arrived)
  • Lesson 4: Present Perfect Tense
    • Affirmative, negative, and question forms (I’ve been to Paris, She hasn’t finished her homework)
    • Life experiences and results of past actions (I have seen that movie before, She has already eaten)
    • Expressions with present perfect (ever, never, already, yet, just)
  • Lesson 5: Future Forms (Will, Going to, Present Continuous)
    • Expressing future intentions with “going to” (I’m going to visit my friend next weekend)
    • Predictions with “will” (I think it will rain tomorrow)
    • Arrangements with present continuous (I’m meeting him later)
  • Lesson 6: Modals of Advice and Obligation (Should, Must, Ought to)
    • Giving advice (You should see a doctor, You ought to study more)
    • Expressing obligation (I must finish this project today)
    • Talking about necessity (You must wear a helmet)

Module 3: Communication Skills

  • Lesson 7: Making Requests and Offers
    • Polite requests (Could you please…? Would you mind…?)
    • Making offers (Would you like some help? Can I get you a drink?)
    • Offering and responding to help (Let me help you with that, Thanks for your offer)
  • Lesson 8: Expressing Opinions and Preferences
    • Agreeing and disagreeing politely (I think so too, I’m not sure about that)
    • Giving your opinion (In my opinion, I believe that…)
    • Talking about preferences (I prefer tea to coffee, I’d rather stay home)

Module 4: Everyday Situations

  • Lesson 9: Work and Jobs
    • Vocabulary related to work (office, boss, colleague, interview)
    • Talking about job responsibilities (I work as a teacher, My job involves managing the team)
    • Discussing work routines and career goals (I’m looking for a new job, I plan to become a manager)
  • Lesson 10: Travel and Transportation
    • Vocabulary for travel (airport, luggage, passport, flight)
    • Talking about travel plans (I’m flying to Paris next week, We’re staying at a hotel)
    • Asking for and giving travel advice (How do I get to the airport? You should take the bus)
  • Lesson 11: Health and Fitness
    • Talking about health issues (I have a headache, She’s feeling unwell)
    • Vocabulary related to fitness (gym, exercise, diet)
    • Giving health advice (You should drink more water, You must rest)

Module 5: Listening and Reading Comprehension

  • Lesson 12: Listening to Authentic Materials
    • Listening to interviews, podcasts, and news reports
    • Understanding main ideas and specific details
    • Answering comprehension questions
  • Lesson 13: Reading for Information and Details
    • Reading short articles, advertisements, and emails
    • Identifying key information (Who, What, When, Where)
    • Skimming and scanning for specific details

Module 6: Writing Skills

  • Lesson 14: Writing Formal and Informal Emails
    • Writing formal emails (to a colleague, client, or customer)
    • Writing informal emails (to friends or family)
    • Organising ideas, tone, and language for different audiences
  • Lesson 15: Writing a Short Essay
    • Structure of an essay (introduction, body, conclusion)
    • Expressing opinions and supporting arguments (First, Secondly, In conclusion)
    • Linking ideas with connectors (However, Therefore, On the other hand)

Module 7: Review and Practice

  • Lesson 16: Revision and Assessment
    • Review of all grammar and vocabulary
    • Practice exercises: fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, short answer
    • Speaking practice with role-play (asking for directions, making a complaint)
    • Group discussions on topics like travel, hobbies, and daily life
  • Lesson 17: Final Project
    • Students prepare and present a short presentation on a topic of their choice (e.g. My dream job, A memorable trip)
    • Peer feedback and teacher assessment