🌍 B1 ENGLISH – CHAPTER 6: Lesson 1
🎯 Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
✅ Use although, though, even though, in spite of, despite correctly in sentences.
✅ Understand and apply in case, unless, as long as, provided in context.
✅ Use as to describe simultaneous actions and events.
✅ Improve listening and speaking through engaging podcasts and video activities.
🧭 How to Use This Lesson
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Start with the Grammar Section – Read the lesson and examples carefully.
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Listen to the Podcasts – Practice pronunciation and comprehension.
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Complete the Practice Activities – Write, speak, and apply what you learned.
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Watch the Videos – Learn natural English expressions used in real situations.
💡 Tip: Keep your notebook ready to write down new words and examples from the recordings.
📘 Grammar Section: Conjunctions and Prepositions Part 1
🔹 Units Covered
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Unit 113: although / though / even though / in spite of / despite
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Unit 114: in case
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Unit 115: unless / as long as / provided
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Unit 116: as (as I walked…, as I was…)
📖 Click here to open this Grammar Lesson PDF
💬 Grammar Tip:
Use although and even though to contrast two ideas.
👉 Example: Although it was raining, we went out.
Use in case to talk about precautions.
👉 Example: Take an umbrella in case it rains.
🎧 Podcasts: Series 2 – Episodes 1 to 3
The Podcast Series 2 features everyday English conversations that help you improve listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills. Each episode introduces real-life situations where people use conjunctions and prepositions naturally.
You’ll hear friendly discussions, opinions, and short stories that make grammar come alive in context. Listen carefully to how speakers connect ideas using words like although, unless, and as long as.
💡 Tip: After each episode, try summarizing what you heard and practice using the same expressions in your own sentences!
🎙️ Click here to open this Podcast Lesson PDF
🎵 Podcast Series 2: Episode 01 -3
Learn everyday English by listening to our podcasts in series 2. All the episodes in the second series are divided into different sections, from fictional drama and jokes to quizzes and language advice.
You will improve your listening comprehension and develop your vocabulary. Each recording has a transcript and interactive exercises to help you understand and use the language.
Podcast Series 2: Episode 01
Podcast Series 2: Episode 02
Podcast Series 2: Episode 03
💡 Listening Tip:
Listen twice – first for general meaning, and second for details and new expressions.
📝 B1 Chapter 6 Practice 1
🎯 Practice Focus
Reinforce your understanding of conjunctions, prepositions, and listening comprehension through interactive tasks.
📚 Topics Covered
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Listening comprehension with Writing Home episode 13-14.
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Watch Videos about dating and relationships to improve your listening and vocabulary.
🔗 Download Practice Materials
📘 Click here to open Chapter 6 Practice 1 PDF
Writing Home, Episode 13-14
Writing Home, Episode 13
Writing Home, Episode 14
🎬 “Words on the Street” Series about Dating
It’s Valentine’s Day, but Ashlie doesn’t have that special someone. Stephen tries to help her find Mr Right – but the road to true love is never smooth!
Meanwhile, Amandeep does meet one happy couple, and Word on the Street are guests on a very special day – their wedding!
💞 Dating Scene 1
🗣️ Dating Scene 1 – Language Focus
💬 Dating Scene 2
Ashlie tries online dating and Stephen anxiously awaits the postman. How many cards will he get?
🎓 Dating Scene 2 – Language Focus
Rob and Stephen look at some words used to describe people’s character and nouns that have become verbs. How on earth did that happen?
💍 Wedding
💡 Study Tips
✔️ Listen actively and repeat key phrases aloud.
✔️ Note how conjunctions are used in real conversations.
✔️ Work in pairs or groups to discuss your answers and compare interpretations.
✔️ Try to use the new conjunctions in your daily speaking practice.