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B2 English Introduction
Welcome to B2 English, where you’ll boost your fluency, expand your vocabulary, and refine your grammar through engaging, real-life practice for confident communication in everyday, academic, and professional contexts.
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B2 English Chapter 1: Listening
B2 English Chapter 1 covers work, study, and relationships, helping learners expand vocabulary, master key tenses and modals, and improve listening and reading skills in professional and social contexts.
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B2 English Chapter 2: Reading
This chapter mainly focuses on reading comprehension through engaging texts about leisure, travel, the arts, and the environment. You will explore how people live, connect, and express themselves around the world β€” while improving vocabulary, grammar accuracy, and overall reading confidence.
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B2 English Chapter 3: Speaking
In this chapter, you will explore how people, communities, and nations interact β€” from environmental issues and cultural traditions to politics, law, and the economy. Alongside these themes, learners refine their grammar skills in reporting, noun structures, and the use of articles and quantifiers to express ideas accurately and effectively.
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B2 English Chapter 4: Writing
In this chapter, students explore how communication, health, and technology shape modern life and society. They also strengthen their grammar skills by mastering relative clauses, pronouns, and ways to simplify and connect ideas effectively in writing and speech.
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B2 English Chapter 5: UK Literature
This chapter helps students explore how language in British literature captures movement, colour, sound, and human behaviour β€” reflecting everyday life and cultural values in the UK. It also strengthens their use of adjectives and adverbs to analyse, compare, and describe characters, settings, and emotions found in classic and modern British texts.
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B2 English Chapter 6: UK Life
This chapter helps students understand how people in the UK express opinions, emotions, and attitudes in daily interactions and academic settings. Through themes like British festivals, food culture, housing, and lifestyle, learners develop their ability to use adverbial clauses, conjunctions, and prepositions naturally in real-life communication.
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B2 English Chapter 7: UK Culture
This chapter explores how English vocabulary and figurative language reflect British culture β€” from idioms rooted in history and everyday life to expressions inspired by theatre, art, and regional traditions. Students also develop their ability to organise ideas and communicate naturally, drawing on authentic examples from UK culture and communication styles.
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B2 English (Upper Intermediate Level)
About Lesson

πŸ“° B2 ENGLISH – CHAPTER 3, LESSON 3

Theme: Society and Institutions (Cont.) & Articles, Determiners, and Quantifiers


🎯 Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
βœ… Use rich vocabulary to discuss language, history, politics, and social issues.
βœ… Apply advanced rules for articles, determiners, and quantifiers accurately.
βœ… Express opinions about social inequality and political matters with clarity and confidence.


πŸ’‘ How to Use This Lesson

  1. Study the Vocabulary Section (Units 38–42) to build topic-based knowledge.

  2. Continue with the Grammar Section (Units 44–47) to strengthen your accuracy.

  3. Use the Practice Section to apply what you’ve learned in real-life speaking and reading tasks.

  4. Mark β€œCompleted” after each section and record your scores.


🧠 VOCABULARY SECTION

(Society and Institutions – Continuation Units 38–42)


πŸ’¬ Unit 38: Talking About Language

Learn vocabulary for discussing language use, bilingualism, slang, and linguistic diversity.
πŸ’‘ Tip: Reflect on how English differs from your own language β€” compare expressions or idioms.


🏺 Unit 39: History – Since the Dawn of Civilisation

Explore key terms and expressions related to history, time periods, and cultural development.
πŸ’‘ Tip: Create a historical timeline using this vocabulary to visualize key changes.


βš–οΈ Unit 40: The Haves and the Have-Nots

Discuss issues of wealth, poverty, and inequality using precise social and economic vocabulary.
πŸ’‘ Tip: Use this vocabulary when analyzing global or national inequality topics in essays.


πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Unit 41: British Politics

Understand words and expressions connected with the UK political system, government, and elections.
πŸ’‘ Tip: Watch short political news clips to hear how these terms are used in context.


🌐 Unit 42: International Politics

Learn vocabulary about diplomacy, global cooperation, and international organizations.
πŸ’‘ Tip: When discussing politics, use neutral language like policies, negotiations, and relations for balance.

πŸ“˜ Download Vocabulary PDF (Units 38–42)


βš™οΈ GRAMMAR SECTION

(Articles, Determiners & Quantifiers – Units 44–47)


πŸ”€ Unit 44: A / An and One

Understand when to use a/an versus one for clarity, precision, or emphasis.
πŸ’‘ Tip: Use one when counting exactly, and a/an when introducing something generally.


πŸ“° Unit 45: A / An, The, and Zero Article (1)

Review how to use articles correctly with countable and uncountable nouns.
πŸ’‘ Tip: Remember β€” we don’t use the when speaking about things in general (Children need love).


🧾 Unit 46: A / An, The, and Zero Article (2)

Explore article use with geographical names, institutions, and unique nouns.
πŸ’‘ Tip: Use the with rivers, oceans, and countries with β€œof” (e.g., the United States of America).


πŸ“š Unit 47: A / An, The, and Zero Article (3)

Practice advanced usage including idiomatic expressions and special exceptions.
πŸ’‘ Tip: Articles can change meaning: go to school (as a student) β‰  go to the school (to visit).

πŸ“˜ Download Grammar PDF (Units 44–47)


🧩 ONLINE PRACTICE SECTION


🎯 Practice Focus

Use your new vocabulary and grammar to engage in real discussions and interpret authentic reading material.


πŸ—¨οΈ Topics Covered

  • B2 Speaking: Discussing Advantages and Disadvantages

  • Reading: Halloween


πŸ’­ B2 Speaking: Discussing Advantages and Disadvantages

Practice structuring balanced arguments when comparing two sides of an issue.
πŸ’‘ Tip: Use linking phrases such as On the one hand… / On the other hand… / However… to organize your speech clearly.


πŸŽƒ Reading: Halloween

Read about the origins, traditions, and modern-day celebrations of Halloween around the world.
πŸ’‘ Tip: Identify descriptive adjectives that create atmosphere β€” these are great for storytelling practice.

πŸ“˜ [Download Practice PDF] (#)


βœ… Self-Assessment

Section Completed Your Score
Vocabulary (Units 38–42) ☐ Yes / ☐ No …../30
Grammar (Units 44–47) ☐ Yes / ☐ No …../30
Speaking Practice ☐ Yes / ☐ No …../30
Reading Practice ☐ Yes / ☐ No …../20

🏁 Lesson Wrap-Up

πŸŽ“ Congratulations! You’ve completed Lesson 3 – Society & Institutions (Cont.) and Articles, Determiners, and Quantifiers.
πŸ’¬ Think about how accurate grammar helps you express complex ideas more clearly.
➑️ Next: Lesson 4 – Communication and Technology.