CEFR B1–B2
Intermediate English speaking practice
You can get by, and now you want to sound confident. These conversations are longer: explaining a problem, giving your opinion, making plans and keeping small talk going. Try challenge mode to say your lines from memory.
16 lessons
Daily life
Cafés, restaurants, neighbors, appointments and the small conversations that fill an ordinary day.
- Intermediate· B1–B29 min
Ordering food at a restaurant
Ask about the menu, order a meal with a special request and ask for the check.
- Intermediate· B1–B28 min
Making an appointment by phone
Call a hair salon, find a time that works, and confirm the details clearly.
Travel
Airports, hotels, directions and fixing problems when a trip does not go to plan.
- Intermediate· B1–B28 min
Checking in at a hotel
Check in, confirm your booking details and ask about breakfast, Wi-Fi and checkout.
- Intermediate· B1–B29 min
Reporting lost luggage
Report a missing suitcase, describe it clearly and find out what happens next.
Work & career
Meeting colleagues, calling in sick, asking for more time and talking about pay.
- Intermediate· B1–B29 min
Asking for a deadline extension
Explain why a task is late, ask for more time and offer a realistic new plan.
- Intermediate· B1–B29 min
Giving an update in a team meeting
Give a short, structured status update and answer a follow-up question.
Job interviews
Answer common interview questions clearly and with confidence.
- Intermediate· B1–B210 min
Job interview: 'Tell me about yourself'
Answer the most common interview opener with a short present, past and future structure.
- Intermediate· B1–B210 min
Job interview: strengths and weaknesses
Describe a real strength with an example and a weakness you are actively improving.
Study & school
Talk to teachers, sign up for courses, work in groups and speak up in class.
- Intermediate· B1–B29 min
Planning a group project
Divide tasks in a group, agree on deadlines and handle different preferences.
- Intermediate· B1–B210 min
Giving a short class presentation
Introduce a topic, guide listeners through your points and answer a question.
Shopping & money
Buy clothes, pay at the checkout, return items and handle the bank.
- Intermediate· B1–B28 min
Returning an item to a store
Explain what is wrong with a purchase and ask for a refund or exchange.
- Intermediate· B1–B29 min
Opening a bank account
Ask about account types and fees, provide documents and understand the next steps.
Health & doctor
Book appointments, describe symptoms, buy medicine and talk about treatment.
- Intermediate· B1–B210 min
Describing symptoms to a doctor
Explain where it hurts, how long it has lasted and what makes it better or worse.
- Intermediate· B1–B28 min
Calling for help in an emergency
Give a clear location, explain what happened and follow the call taker's questions.
Social & small talk
Start conversations, make plans, accept or decline invitations and share opinions.
Meeting new people at a party
Introduce yourself, find common ground and keep a conversation going with follow-up questions.
Declining an invitation politely
Say no to an invitation kindly, give a short reason and suggest another time.