Your Progress So Far
Congratulations! You've completed one-third of the course . Let's see how far you've come!
Skills You've Developed
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Fluency
L1, L9, L16, L21
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Interaction
L6, L12, L18, L24
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Discourse
L4, L11, L17, L23
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Opinion
L3, L8, L14, L22
What's Different at B1?
A2 Focus: Basic phrases, simple structures, controlled practice
B1 Focus: Extended responses, nuanced language, complex situations
You're now moving from "survival English" to "independent speaking"!
A2 Foundation Recall
Let's test your A2 foundation. Click to reveal - but try to answer FIRST!
🧠 Active Recall: A2 Skills
Lesson 1 - Fluency
What are 3 time-buying phrases to use when you need to think?
"Let me think..."
"That's a good question..."
"Well..."
Lesson 2 - Description
Name 3 phrases for describing photos.
"I can see..."
"In the background/foreground..."
"It looks like..." / "They seem to be..."
Lesson 4 - Discourse
What words help you sequence a story?
First → Then → After that → Finally
Or: Beginning → Middle → End
Lesson 9 - Fluency
How do you correct yourself mid-sentence?
"I mean..."
"What I meant was..."
"Actually, let me rephrase that..."
Lesson 11 - Discourse
What are 3 cause-and-effect connectors?
"so..."
"Because of this..."
"That's why..." / "As a result..."
Lesson 18 - Interaction
How do you politely disagree?
"I see your point, but..."
"I'm not sure I agree..."
"I understand what you mean, however..."
B1 Skills Recall
Now let's check your new B1 skills. These are fresh - can you remember them?
🧠 Active Recall: B1 Skills
Lesson 21 - Extended Thinking
Name 3 phrases for buying MORE thinking time on complex questions.
"That's something I've thought about before..."
"There are several ways to look at this..."
"If I had to summarize my view..."
"It really depends on..."
Lesson 22 - Hedging
What's the probability scale? (100% → 50%)
100%: will / definitely
90%: will probably
70%: should / is likely to
50%: might / could
Lesson 23 - Three-Part Structure
What are the 3 parts of a structured response?
1. Opening: "Overall, I think..." / "The way I see it..."
2. Development: "On one hand... On the other hand..." / Examples
3. Closing: "So in conclusion..." / "All things considered..."
Lesson 24 - Clarification
What are 4 different clarification strategies?
"Sorry, could you repeat that?" - didn't hear
"What do you mean by...?" - unknown word
"So you're saying...?" - confirm understanding
"Could you give me an example?" - too abstract
Integration Challenges
Time to combine ALL your skills! These challenges require A2 AND B1 techniques together.
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Challenge 1
⏱️ 2 minutes
"What do you think is the biggest advantage of living in a big city compared to the countryside?"
Use:
Extended thinking (L21)
Three-part structure (L23)
Hedging (L22)
Cause/effect (L11)
Challenge 2
⏱️ 2 minutes
"Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult situation. What happened and what did you learn?"
Use:
Story structure (L4, L17)
Describing experiences (L13)
Self-correction (L9)
Time-buying (L1)
Challenge 3
⏱️ 3 minutes
"Do you think technology is making us more connected or more isolated? Explain your view with examples."
Use:
Opinions + reasons (L3, L8)
Three-part structure (L23)
Hedging (L22)
Agreeing/disagreeing with yourself (L18)
Challenge 4: BOSS LEVEL
⏱️ 3 minutes
"If you could change one thing about the education system in your country, what would it be and why?"
Use EVERYTHING:
Extended thinking
Three-part structure
Hedging
Cause/effect
Examples
Preferences
Self-Assessment
Rate your confidence in each skill area (1 = need work, 5 = confident):
Time-Buying & Fluency
Simple + extended thinking phrases, fillers, self-correction
Interaction Skills
Follow-up questions, agreeing/disagreeing, clarification
Structure & Discourse
Story structure, cause/effect, three-part responses
Opinions & Hedging
Giving opinions, reasons, preferences, probability language
Description
Photos, experiences, comparisons, processes
🎯 Your B1 "I Can" Statements
After 25 lessons, you can now:
What's Next?
In Lessons 26-40, you'll learn to:
Describe abstract concepts (freedom, success, happiness)
Acknowledge and address opposing views
Use problem-solution structures
Manage longer monologues with signposting
Handle disagreements diplomatically