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C1 English vocabulary lesson on vague language, showing a man making a ‘more or less’ hand gesture to express imprecision

Vague language: imprecision – C1 English Vocabulary

A person using a smartphone with social media icons, for a B1+ English vocabulary lesson on social media actions.

Social media actions – B1+ English Vocabulary

Image of same person shown at different ages, illustrating writing a biography for an A2 English lesson.

A biography of someone you know – A2 English writing

Cup of coffee on a calendar with note ‘What are your weekend plans?’, illustrating ESL A1 writing lesson.

My weekend plans – A1 English writing

C1 English vocabulary lesson on adverb–adjective collocations showing two linked chain pieces

Adverb-adjective collocations – C1 English Vocabulary

Confident job applicant holding folder in waiting area for B2 writing lesson on email cover letters

Writing an email cover letter – B2 English writing

Cartoon monsters arguing using 'I insist that you be quiet' and 'If I were you' for C1 grammar lesson on the subjunctive

The subjunctive in English: Present and past

City skyline covered in orange smog, with ‘Pollution and How to Stop It’ B1 vocabulary lesson banner.

Pollution and how to stop it – B1 English Vocabulary

Person writing notes on a laptop, illustrating how to write an article for the First (FCE) B2 exam.

Writing an article for the First exam – B2 English writing

A person scratching their head in confusion, used for an A2 English vocabulary lesson on everyday problems and solutions.

Everyday problems and solutions – A2 English Vocabulary

Students discussing and writing a proposal together in class for C1 Advanced writing lesson

How to write a proposal – C1 English Writing

A1 English lesson on basic phrasal verbs with realistic photos of people standing up, going down stairs, getting in and out of vehicles, and going back.

Basic phrasal verbs – A1 English Vocabulary

Cartoon characters looking at snowy sky for C1 grammar lesson on modal verbs can, could, may and might

Advanced modal verbs: can / be able to, may / might

Person holding a microphone, symbolising expressing opinions for a B1+ English writing lesson.

Giving your opinion – B1+ English writing

Abstract brain lightbulb for C1 English vocabulary lesson on idiomatic infinitive phrases

Idiomatic infinitive phrases – C1 English Vocabulary