For learners

From small talk to big ideas.

You read or watch something worth thinking about, pick up the six to eight expressions you actually need, and use them to say what you really think instead of answering another list of questions. Built for adults and older teens, from B2 up.

Where to start

Pick a goal

Reach B2

Build the vocabulary and the confidence to hold a real conversation at B2 level.

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Have real conversations

Practise talking about ideas worth discussing, not just answering questions.

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Speak English at work

Language for meetings, negotiations and the conversations that actually come up on the job.

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Practise on your own

Exercises and short activities you can work through by yourself, between lessons.

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Not another worksheet

Why this isn't just more exercises

Most practice materials give you a list of questions to answer. These start from an idea with two sides, give you the language to say what you actually think, and end with something to decide, rank or defend, so you end up using English instead of only producing it.

Usual exercise

With us

A list of questions to answer.

An idea with two sides to think about.

Vocabulary practised on its own.

Language you need to say what you actually think.

Ends when you finish the page.

Ends with something to decide, rank or defend.

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The whole shop of lessons is on its way, with filters by level, time and topic.

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