USEFUL LANGUAGE SKILLS TO LEARN AT EACH LEVEL

LEVEL 1
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Greet people
Introduce yourself
Spell your name for someone
Introduce your family
Say which country you come from
Count to 100
Talk about age

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Introduce your job

Give a simple description of your workplace

TRAVEL ENGLISH

Understand simple directions

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Talk about shopping

Talk about clothing
Ask for food

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LEVEL 2
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Talk about simple daily tasks and routines

Talk about dates and birthdays
Have a telephone conversation
Give a basic description of where you live
Talk about specific locations

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Arrange a meeting

TRAVEL ENGLISH

Talk about transport

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Talk about the weather

Talk about sport
Talk about health and medical conditions
Talk about renting a place to live

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LEVEL 3
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Give, or ask for an address

Make and respond to an invitation
Make social conversation

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Talk about your work experience

Talk about your education
Introduce a co-worker
Read a business card
Understand basic job and company information

TRAVEL ENGLISH

Read and write a hotel review

Make a telephone reservation
Check in and out of a hotel

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Talk about your hobbies and interests

Talk about holidays and events
Compare and purchase products
Politely describe a problem with a product

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LEVEL 4
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Talk about your likes and dislikes

Ask for or provide help
Express irritation
Describe people
Talk about relationships
Emphasise a point
Ask someone about their day
Relate a simple news story
Talk about important events in peoples lives
Welcome people
Write letters
React to good and bad news
Express doubt through language and intonation
Understand informal language
Understand differences in British English and American English vocabulary, grammar and
punctuation

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Understand and respond to common job interview questions

Comment on your co-workers
Agree with people you work with
Make a recommendation about a colleague

TRAVEL ENGLISH

Talk about weather, seasons and temperature

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Make plans with friends

Understand event times and information
Talk about shared activities
Make, accept and reject an invitation

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LEVEL 5
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Use modals of necessity and obligation

Explain how you met someone
Talk about good and bad experiences

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Write about a business relationship

TRAVEL ENGLISH

Talk about travel arrangements

Check in for a flight
Talk about different forms of transport
Read and write about past travel
Recommend a place to visit
Talk about natural environments

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Talk about your pets and wildlife

Make a more complicated reservation
Communicate with different people in a restaurant
Talk about movies
Discuss what you and other people wear

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LEVEL 6
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Express time and durations

Explain problems
Give advice

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Ask about and describe an employee

Talk with your manager
Ask for, or give professional advice
Attend a meeting
Facilitate a meeting
Make statements about work tasks
Write a summary of a meeting
Solve problems
Welcome business guests
Attend a professional event and summarize it for your boss
Make a business contact
Prepare a business proposal verbally and in writing

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Make and attend an appointment with a doctor

File a prescription
Write about injuries and illnesses
Talk and write about games
Explain rules

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LEVEL 7
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Talk about the environment

Talk about future technology
Write about life in the future
Talk about your future plans
Describe your educational background
Write about education in your country
React to and write about surprising news
Talk about famous people
Deal with confidential information

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Discuss business changes

Talk about professional development
Reply to a job advert
Arrange a job interview
Respond to job interview questions
Conclude an interview
Compare training courses

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Talk about your favourite TV shows

Describe TV shows
Discuss TV commercials
Write about TV in your country

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LEVEL 8
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Talk to a doctor
Describe a product
Buy a product
Discuss product innovation
Write about a product that changed your life

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Describe office culture in your country

Describe your dream job
Talk and write about your career plans
Arrange a business meeting
Write a summary of a business meeting

TRAVEL ENGLISH

Plan a business trip

Book a hotel for a business trip

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Talk about music you like

Discuss music trends
Plan a night out
Describe a particular song
Talk with an exercise coach
Give advice about healthy living
Describe your ideal partner
Talk about dating
Discuss social media
Write about how you met someone

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LEVEL 9
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Talk about your youth

Write about your future
Explain rules and regulations
Report an injury
Write about your opinions on health and safety policy
Understand weather warnings
Talk about the emergency services
Discuss a natural disaster
Talk about disaster relief
Respond politely to advice
Complain about offensive behavior
Write about polite behavior in your country

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Prepare for a negotiation

State your position
Negotiate offers and proposals
Close a deal
Discuss workplace safety

TRAVEL ENGLISH

Talk about an emergency youve witnessed abroad

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Make a dinner reservation

Order a meal
Make dinner conversation
Pay for a meal
Discuss work / life balance
Talk about your retirement plans
Visit someone at home

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LEVEL 10
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Talk about values

Discuss the differences between genders
Talk about rude behavior
Write about gender differences in your country
Talk and write about personal finances
Give a friend financial advice
Talk about the cost of living

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Open a meeting
Discuss proposals in a meeting
Conclude a meeting
Talk about next actions
Write a meeting summary
Open a presentation
Present information clearly
Conclude a presentation
Talk about a presentation
Discuss life at work

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Talk and write about extreme sports

Discuss an extreme sport experience
Talk about risks and dangers in sport
Describe and write about your lifestyle
Plan changes to your home

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LEVEL 11
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Summarise your education

Talk about a technical device
Solve a technical problem
Discuss innovation
Describe how technology has impacted on your life
Talk about an incident from the news
Understand legal language
Explain a law from your country
Write about changes in the media

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Summarise your work experience

Discuss your professional strengths and weaknesses
Talk and write about your career in the past, present and future
Talk about how your working environment affects you
Understand a business contract

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Discuss fears and phobias

Talk about positive thinking
Write about making the most of your life
Describe performing arts culture in your area
Suggest a performance to someone
Talk about a movie youve seen
Describe a book youve read
Explain what you like to read
Recommend a book to someone

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LEVEL 12
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Request a favour from a friend

Discuss appropriate and inappropriate behavior
Express sympathy for and to someone
Talk about British and US English variations
Describe how English is used in your country
Talk about communication breakdowns or confusion
Write about the role and importance of English in your life
Discuss how to manage awkward situations
Explain taboo topics in your country
Write about an awkward situation youve experienced

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Talk about corporate culture and organization

Explain the structure of your workplace
Discuss building a successful team
Write about the best management strategy
Discuss change management
Describe leadership qualities
Talk about a leader you admire
Write about developing leadership qualities
Write about office politics

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Explain dining manners and etiquette in your country

Talk about a political leader
Discuss political tactics

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LEVEL 13
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Talk about success

Prepare for success
Discuss overcoming challenges
Write about the habits of successful people
Talk about humanitarian efforts
Discuss how to make an impact on society
Talk about an endangered species or habitat in your country
Describe ways to protect a habitat
Discuss sustainability
Give and receive good and bad news
Understand economic and financial news
Summarise a text about the news
Talk about your countrys currency
Describe your countrys imports and exports
Debate free trade
Write about a trade agreement

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Write about corporate social responsibility

Write about green businesses
Discuss the effect of an event upon your company

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Talk about a museum

Describe a painting
Talk about design
Write about buildings in your country
Discuss peoples needs within your community

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LEVEL 14
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Communicate effectively in an emergency situation

Write about crime
Discuss advertising, brands and regulations
Write and share creative ideas
Understand and compare different types of instruction
Give and analyse persuasive and emotional speeches

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Compare different salaries

Discuss education and training

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Give a detailed narrative about dangerous sports

Discuss recycling and protecting the environment
State beliefs regarding energy sources
Write, talk about and use humour

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LEVEL 15
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Discuss complex news topics

Understand implicit meaning in news headlines
Write about events in a compelling way
Interpret indirect communication
Use formal and informal English with confidence
Question and clarify meaning
Talk about identity theft
Report a problem and negotiate a solution
Reach a decision

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Give advice on finding work-life balance

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Discuss urban issues in your area

Promote the benefits of where you live
Compare and select a place to live
Talk and write about retail and superstores
Review and select an eCommerce website
Discuss different lifestyle and home environments
Understand and respond to a discussion about ethics
Write a newspaper article

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LEVEL 16
GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Make speculations about future events

Find a creative solution to a problem
Use creative writing techniques

ENGLISH FOR YOUR WORKPLACE

Discuss industrial ethics

Evaluate a product proposal

LIFESTYLE ENGLISH

Understand and discuss complex new technology

Evaluate new innovations
Discuss fame and celebrity
Give your opinion on decorating plans
Describe creative processes
Evaluate and select an investment scheme
Share your opinions about financial planning
Apply for a home loan
Offer support in a stressful situation
Recommend methods for reducing stress
Write about emotions and stress
Discuss truth and myths