English Lower Intermediate B1.1 (Coursera)

This course will help you become an independent user of the English language, able to cope with practical situations while abroad, such as finding work, accommodation and creating a social network.

What you'll learn

Essential grammar and vocabulary to talk and write about diverse topics. Reading and listening skills development. Problem-solving skills for travel.

Syllabus

Nice to meet you!

Module 1

This module teaches you how to introduce yourself in a variety of contexts, giving relevant personal and professional information.

People and Relationships

Module 2

In this module you will learn to describe someone who is important to you for some reason, including their personality, relationship to you and why they are important to you.

Free time activities

Module 3

In this module you will learn how to describe how you spend your free time, the different sport and leisure activities you do, and why you like them. You will understand the difference between various types of perfect tenses and how to use them. This module also helps develop your reading and listening skills, focusing on specific information.

Holidays and travel

Module 4

In this module you will have the opportunity to learn vocabulary and expressions associated with different types of holidays and travel. By the end, you should be able to talk to friends about your favorite type of holiday and cope with practical situations while abroad.

Food and cooking

Module 5

This module will help you to expand your vocabulary related to food and cooking. You'll learn how to give instructions and how to express quantities relating to recipes, and talk about special dishes from your country or area.

Home and living

Module 6

In this module you will learn useful ways to describe a house and where it is located. It will help you to understand how to find good accommodation in a foreign country and how to communicate with possible roommates or landlords.