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B1 English Introduction
Welcome to B1 English, where you’ll build confidence in everyday conversations and improve your grammar, vocabulary, and all language skills through fun, real-life practice.
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B1 English Chapter 1
In this chapter, you’ll build confidence in everyday conversations at work, school, and social life. You’ll practice useful vocabulary, grammar, liskening, and reading skills through real-life situations such as phone calls, discussions, and casual chats, learning to express opinions, give information clearly, and understand spoken English naturally.
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B1 English Chapter 2
This chapter focuses on expanding vocabulary and grammar skills for everyday communication. Each lesson introduces key vocabulary and grammar points, followed by practical exercises to reinforce understanding and improve fluency in real-life contexts.
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B1 English Chapter 3
Chapter 3 focuses on improving communication and conversation skills. Each lesson combines grammar, vocabulary, and real-life speaking practice through British Council videos.
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B1 English Chapter 4
In this chapter, you will strengthen your ability to express ideas clearly and naturally in English. You’ll explore richer vocabulary, review essential grammar structures, and practice real-life communication through interactive exercises. Each lesson helps build confidence and fluency for everyday and academic situations.
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B1 English Chapter 5
In this chapter, you will learn English to talk about everyday things like animals, art, fun places, and fashion. You will practice new words, grammar, listening, and speaking through videos, audios, and exercises. By the end, you’ll feel more confident describing experiences and sharing your ideas in English!
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B1 English Chapter 6
This chapter focuses on improving your listening, speaking, and grammar through real-life themes and multimedia resources. Each lesson combines grammar lessons, podcast listening, and video-based learning from the British Council’s Word on the Street series.
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B1 English Chapter 7
In this chapter, you will explore everyday English through fun podcasts and videos. You will learn important grammar points and expand your vocabulary in practical contexts. The chapter includes stories about jobs, hospitals, adventures, and mysteries to improve your listening and speaking skills.
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B1 English Chapter 8
In this chapter, you’ll explore how music and culture bring people together in everyday life. Through podcasts, videos, and practice activities, you’ll improve your listening, speaking, and grammar skills while learning about social events and modern lifestyles. Get ready to enjoy stories, conversations, and scenes from real British life!
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B1 English (Intermediate Level)
About Lesson

πŸŽ“ B1 ENGLISH – CHAPTER 4 | LESSON 2

🎯 Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
βœ… Use referring words, discourse markers, and linking words in speaking and writing.
βœ… Apply articles, singular/plural nouns, compound nouns, and possessive forms correctly.
βœ… Write a restaurant review, a thank-you message, and an email giving holiday advice.

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πŸ’‘ How to Use This Lesson

  1. Start with Vocabulary – learn the words, expressions, and phrases.

  2. Then Grammar – understand the rules and examples.

  3. Practice Writing – complete the suggested exercises.

  4. Check Tips – avoid common mistakes and improve fluency.

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πŸ“š Lesson Content

1️⃣ Vocabulary: Connecting and Linking Words (Units 66–69)

Unit Focus Notes Tip
66 πŸ”— Referring words Words that refer back to things/ideas in sentences Make sure your referring word is clear!
67 πŸ—£οΈ Discourse markers Words like well, actually, anyway Use them to make speech natural
68 ✍️ Linking words in writing because, although, therefore, however Helps connect your ideas clearly
69 πŸ’¬ Talking & communicating Expressions for conversation, giving opinions, asking for clarification Practice in online forums or with peers

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πŸ”— Click here to download this Vocabulary Lesson PDF

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πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Highlight new linking words in your notebook and use them in sentences to remember them better.

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2️⃣ Grammar: Articles & Nouns Part 2 (Units 76–81)

Unit Focus Example Tip
76 🐘 The (4) the giraffe / the telephone / the old house Use the for something specific already known
77 πŸ™οΈ Names with/without the (1) Countries, rivers, newspapers Check conventions (the Netherlands, not Netherlands)
78 πŸŒ‰ Names with/without the (2) More proper nouns Memorize which need the and which don’t
79 πŸ”’ Singular & plural Regular: cat β†’ cats Memorize irregulars: child β†’ children
80 🚍 Noun + noun a bus driver / a headache First noun modifies the second; no extra articles
81 πŸ“ Possessive -’s & of your sister’s name / the name of the book Use -’s for people/animals, of for things

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πŸ”— Click here to download this Grammar LessonPDF

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: When unsure about a/the, ask: β€œIs it specific or general?”

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✏️ Lesson Tips

  • Use discourse markers in your daily conversations to sound fluent.

  • Try writing mini-paragraphs with at least 3 new linking words.

  • Practice articles & nouns with real examples from your surroundings.

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πŸ–ŠοΈ B1 CHAPTER 4 – PRACTICE 2

🎯 Practice Focus

  • βœ… Vocabulary: Linking words, referring words

  • βœ… Grammar: Articles, singular/plural, noun combinations, possessive forms

  • βœ… Writing: Restaurant review, thank-you message, holiday advice email

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πŸ“š Topics Covered in Practice

  1. Writing Tasks:

    • πŸ₯— Restaurant review

    • πŸ’Œ Thank-you message

    • πŸ–οΈ Holiday advice email

  2. Reading Comprehension:

    • 🌍 UN World Humanitarian Day article

  3. Grammar & Vocabulary Exercises:

    • Articles & nouns

    • Discourse markers & linking words

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πŸ”— Download Practice Materials

Click here to open B1 Chapter 4 Practice 2 PDF

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πŸ’‘ Practice Tips

  • ⏱️ Set a time limit to simulate real exam conditions.

  • ✍️ Include at least 3 new linking words in each writing task.

  • βœ… Check grammar rules from Lesson 2 after completing exercises.

  • πŸ’¬ Share your writing with peers/tutors for feedback.