Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)

Understand language for everyday contexts like work & socialising
Manage typical situations while travelling for business
Write simple, cohesive text on familiar business topics

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Sample intermediate-level course plan

No two courses are alike. Mix and match topics.
We customise all courses to suit your needs, interests and goals.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Socialising at work

Learn grammar, vocabulary & practical skills for:

Making introductions and first impressions
Showing around visitors
Describing colleagues
Doing business travel
Climbing the career ladder
Discussing dress code and having job interviews
Using diplomatic language

Desk work and administration

Learn grammar, vocabulary and practical skills for:

Making phone calls and taking messages
Writing and replying to emails
Managing tasks effectively
Understanding financial statements
Talking about statistics & economic trends
Discussing salary & pay

Meetings

Learn grammar, vocabulary and practical skills for:

Having effective discussions
Teamwork & problem solving
Making suggestions and giving advice
Chairing meetings
Sales meetings
Negotiations
Giving presentations
Project management

Sales & Marketing

Learn grammar, vocabulary and practical skills for:

Marketing strategies
Recession marketing
Couponing & predictive shopping
E-commerce & online shopping
Pitching and idea
Celebrities and influencers
Participating in trade fairs
Dealing with customers & complaints

Issues in modern business

Learn grammar, vocabulary and practical skills relating to:

Ethics & conduct
Gender issues
Outsourcing and hiring choices
Taking leave & accessibility
Conflicts of interest
Emerging markets

Intermediate skills composition

A well rounded course plan requires balance & structure
We provide a level-appropriate balance between productive and receptive skills.

56%

Speaking

Expand your vocabulary
Develop your listening skills
Polish your pronunciation

29%

Grammar

Structured tutorials
Personalised error correction
Active practice

15%

Reading & Writing

In-context mini texts and articles
Relevant written home tasks
Live revisions with your teacher

What grammar will I learn?

At the intermediate level you will revise & master:

Advanced modal verbs

Adverbs & adjectives

Gerunds & infinitives

Passive forms

Past & future perfect tenses

Conditionals revision

Sample materials

World-class materials
Interesting topics. Current events. Modern English. Created weekly.

Engaging Learning Aids

High-quality audio-visual materials provide relevant context for more interesting reading and listening exercises and discussions.

Research, analysis & opinions

News reports & articles

Interviews, conversations & talks

TED animated videos and talks

Dialogues & monologues

Documentaries & short YouTube videos

Intermediate-level conversation

What will I be able to discuss?
Real topics. Modern English.

Interviewer

So you've been running Toyota? That's impressive. Could you briefly tell everyone about your company?

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Toyota Motor Corporation is a multinational corporation headquartered in Japan and is currently the World's second-largest automotive manufacturer. It achieved an annual turnover of over $270 billion in 2018. In 1937, Toyota was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda as an independent company dedicated to the production of automobiles. In 1957, the manufacturer exported the first Japanese car to the United States, and established American and Brazilian divisions. The company expanded in the 1960s with a new research and development facility and established a worldwide presence by the 1970s. Today, the company owns the brands Lexus and Scion and has shareholdings in Daihatsu Motors, Isuzu Motors, and Yamaha Motors. It operates 608 subsidiaries and has a workforce of over 370,000 people.

Interviewer

Ah, I remember my first Lexus - loved it. Anyway, that's for another day. Could you tell us about your role at the company? What do you do on a daily basis and what are your responsibilities? What do you like and dislike about your job?

COO

I'm responsible for the day-to-day running of the business including managing projects, organising people's work, dealing with suppliers and important customers. I'm also in charge of developing the company's long-term strategy. What I like most about my work is the responsibility, the challenge and of course the salary. I also really enjoy motivating and inspiring other people to achieve their goals and develop the company. The part I don't really like is the long hours. It's not uncommon for me to spend 12 hours in the office, which doesn't leave me much time for my family. On top of that, my job can get pretty stressful at times, especially when we have problems with our suppliers.

Interviewer

That understandable. It's great you take pride in motivating others. I also think you'd enjoy the salary here. And we offer generous leave benefits, so you'd never have to worry about spending too much time away from your family.