B1 Lessons - Intermediate English Course

Intermediate English opens new doors for your career and education. At this level, you can reliably understand native speakers and handle the most common situations abroad.

However, many learners give up on the road from A2 to B1. It seems like a daunting task - grammar gets increasingly complex, and it's hard to tell where to start. Worse yet, textbooks are far too generic, and many are already outdated the second they come out.

That's why we help you learn with practical tasks tailored to your personal goals and interests. Taking English Intermediate courses relevant to your needs with a certified tutor will help grow your confidence and set you up for success.
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Learners will be able to

Understand regular speech

Comprehend the main points about both factual and abstract topics delivered in standard speech. Follow discussions and complex lines of argument about familiar topics.

Communicate with some confidence

Discuss familiar topics and use suitable phrases to get the floor. Initiate and maintain conversations in your field of interest and professional experience.

Give clear, detailed descriptions

Write connected texts, notes, and personal letters on a range of familiar topics. Get important points across and provide examples both in writing and while giving presentations.

Collaborate with others

Show interest and empathy by asking and answering simple questions. Respond to suggestions, ask for agreement, and propose alternatives when appropriate.

Understand regular speech

Comprehend the main points about both factual and abstract topics delivered in standard speech. Follow discussions and complex lines of argument about familiar topics.

Communicate with some confidence

Discuss familiar topics and use suitable phrases to get the floor. Initiate and maintain conversations in your field of interest and professional experience.

Give clear, detailed descriptions

Write connected texts, notes, and personal letters on a range of familiar topics. Get important points across and provide examples both in writing and while giving presentations.

Collaborate with others

Show interest and empathy by asking and answering simple questions. Respond to suggestions, ask for agreement, and propose alternatives when appropriate.

Conversational topics

People you know - friends, family, etc.
Everyday life, weekends, and vacations.
Workspaces and everyday items in them.
Simple technology problems and solving them.
Sports popular in your country, related events.
Exercise and your daily habits.
Celebrations and holidays in your country.
Pop culture and pop culture events - concerts, etc.
How to invite others to events and plan meetings.
Gifts - gifting, receiving, expressing gratitude.
Favorite comfort foods; describing meals.
Common situations while eating out at restaurants.
Past events in your life; describing a special day.
Opinions and feelings; expressing emotions.
Shopping - habits, money, and preferences.
Travel - what a good vacation looks like to you.
Fears and concerns - how to make simple plans.
Appearance, accessories, style, and clothes.
Health problems and dangers at work or study.
Social media phrases and common expressions.

Grammar topics

Present Simple for habits and routines.
To be - affirmative, negative, and questions.
Possessive adjectives - my, your, his, her, etc.
Common verbs - do, have, make in sentences.
Demonstratives - this/that one; these/those ones.
Present Continuous vs. Present Simple comparison.
Using Present Continuous for future plans.
Object pronouns - me, you, her, him, us, them, whom.
Past Simple and its common use.
Plans and arrangements using be going to.
Determiners - articles, demonstratives, possessives.
Conditional sentences - if and when.
Providing reasons with to and for.
Comparative and superlative adjectives.
Responsibilities using have to.
Making simple predictions.
Present Perfect to describe experiences.
Comparisons and similarities with be like.
Relative pronouns: who, which, that.
Present Perfect and Past Simple.

Conversational topics

People you know - friends, family, etc.
Everyday life, weekends, and vacations.
Workspaces and everyday items in them.
Simple technology problems and solving them.
Sports popular in your country, related events.
Exercise and your daily habits.
Celebrations and holidays in your country.
Pop culture and pop culture events - concerts, etc.
How to invite others to events and plan meetings.
Gifts - gifting, receiving, expressing gratitude.
Favorite comfort foods; describing meals.
Common situations while eating out at restaurants.
Past events in your life; describing a special day.
Opinions and feelings; expressing emotions.
Shopping - habits, money, and preferences.
Travel - what a good vacation looks like to you.
Fears and concerns - how to make simple plans.
Appearance, accessories, style, and clothes.
Health problems and dangers at work or study.
Social media phrases and common expressions.

Grammar topics

Present Simple for habits and routines.
To be - affirmative, negative, and questions.
Possessive adjectives - my, your, his, her, etc.
Common verbs - do, have, make in sentences.
Demonstratives - this/that one; these/those ones.
Present Continuous vs. Present Simple comparison.
Using Present Continuous for future plans.
Object pronouns - me, you, her, him, us, them, whom.
Past Simple and its common use.
Plans and arrangements using be going to.
Determiners - articles, demonstratives, possessives.
Conditional sentences - if and when.
Providing reasons with to and for.
Comparative and superlative adjectives.
Responsibilities using have to.
Making simple predictions.
Present Perfect to describe experiences.
Comparisons and similarities with be like.
Relative pronouns: who, which, that.
Present Perfect and Past Simple.

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What are the lessons like

— 01

Know your goals

Your B1 course will start by identifying why you need English and how you apply it in your personal and professional life. Every learner is unique, and you may not even know how to articulate your goals yet - that's okay! Your tutor will ask a series of questions to help you find motivation for your lessons.

After that, you'll work out an individual plan tailored to your skills and interests. For example, suppose you're studying to immigrate to Australia. In that case, your plan will include many Australian English materials and local movies. Alternatively, if you want to work at an international company, your B1 lessons will focus on business English practice.

To summarize, your tutor will act as a guide to help you articulate your learning goals and put them into practice during lessons.

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Be the expert

If you're taking B1 classes, you probably already know quite a few things. Whether a professional in your field or a university student, you know a lot about specific subjects. Becoming an intermediate in English will start by conquering your domain of experience.

In other words, your tutor will help you get comfortable with factual topics in your work and personal life. From there, you can use this competence to hold presentations and talk to friends and colleagues about things you already know and love.

This approach will ensure you’re not only interested during lessons but also develop a better understanding of your own field while studying it in English.

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Think in ideas

One of the hardest things for new learners is moving from concrete facts to abstract ideas. The move from A2 to B1 also means becoming an independent speaker. In other words, being able to express thoughts and opinions without help or having to look things up.

To help you start thinking in ideas, your tutor will gradually introduce you to expressing things such as cause and effect in English. You’ll also learn about desires and probabilities to help add nuance and depth to your speaking and writing.

Over time, thinking in ideas will become automatic, and you will be ready to hold fluent conversations without any effort.

Reviews from our learners

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I have already completed three levels on your platform and I am always very satisfied. You have very good teachers who give a very high level of knowledge. I hope to continue my studies with you in the future and improve my English.

After listening to the English intermediate course on the Promova platform, I got the information I needed. I will definitely go to the next level, as I have felt progress during the course. I also want to note the high level of teaching. Thanks to your organization and the people working for you.

I have studied English for the intermediate course; I have significantly improved my level of English. The quality of the material supply plays an important role. I can say that only a very good and qualified teacher makes the learning process exciting and fruitful.

Before I came to these courses, I tried to study at other schools. My patience was enough for 2-3 months, after which I gave up trying to learn the language. At the same time, I was accompanied by a state of my own dissatisfaction. Most of all, I liked on Promova that about 80% of the lesson is built in the form of communication with the teacher and classmates, and the grammatical material is presented unobtrusively.

Thank Promova for the high quality of the courses, and well-selected educational literature. Special thanks to the tutor for conducting interesting, exciting classes. Thanks for allowing every student to show his abilities in the language and learn a lot of new and very useful material.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this course for?

This course is for learners who feel stuck on their path from basic rules to the command of the language. You can become intermediate in English once you are ready to take on more complex grammar and structures. Hence, students need to have a foundation first.

We also aim to help you develop balanced skills. Everyone has strong and weak points in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Your tutor will find out what you're best at and help you develop all four skills. This way, if you take an IELTS or TOEFL test in the future, you can understand all components of English with confidence.

What is the intermediate English level?

You move from basic knowledge to independent language use at this level. If you're at B1 level English, you can do your own research and discuss everyday and professional topics with relative freedom. You should also understand standard English speech at a regular cadence, provided it's within your area of interest.

When you have mastered English at the intermediate level, you can talk to natives with relative comfort. You also unlock opportunities at international organizations and companies.

Is English B1 level good?

Once you reach Intermediate English, you can handle everyday situations such as travel, job-related activities, and professional studies. It's a good level of English to communicate with friends and colleagues from different backgrounds. However, B1 learners still struggle with complex topics, unfamiliar accents, and colloquialisms. It takes effort and dedicated study to reach true fluency.

How can I improve my English intermediate Level?

You must immerse yourself in an English-speaking environment to grow past the B1 level. This means watching different media in English, reading books, and speaking to friends and colleagues. In addition, you must develop an intuitive understanding of grammar and comfortably use it in day-to-day communication.

Many students struggle with practice, and doing it alone takes a lot of dedicated effort. That's why Promova offers group lessons with fellow intermediate learners and individual lessons with a certified tutor. Over time, you can practice understanding different accents by ear and improve your speaking confidence.

What should I read in English for intermediate?

To improve your English, you must read as much as possible and improve your vocabulary.

First, find materials you actually enjoy. Are you into sci-fi, short stories, comic books, or nonfiction? Maybe you like magazine articles or professional journals - the choice depends on what you find helpful and fun.

Here are some great book recommendations in English for the Intermediate (B1) level:

“Charlotte's Web” - E.B. White
“James and the Giant Peach” - Roald Dahl
“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” - Arthur Conan Doyle
“The Black Cat” - Edgar Allan Poe
“Breakfast at Tiffany's” - Truman Capote

This list is by no means mandatory. You can ask friends and your tutor for other suggestions - any focused reading practice will help you improve.

B1 Lessons - Intermediate English Course

Learners will be able to

Understand regular speech

Communicate with some confidence

Give clear, detailed descriptions

Collaborate with others

Understand regular speech

Communicate with some confidence

Give clear, detailed descriptions

Collaborate with others

What you’ll learn in our B1 Intermediate English courses

Conversational topics

Grammar topics

Conversational topics

Grammar topics

Let's start learn English

What are the lessons like

Know your goals

Be the expert

Think in ideas

Reviews from our learners

Frequently asked questions

Who is this course for?

What is the intermediate English level?

Is English B1 level good?

How can I improve my English intermediate Level?

What should I read in English for intermediate?

B1 Lessons - Intermediate English Course

Learners will be able to

Understand regular speech

Communicate with some confidence

Give clear, detailed descriptions

Collaborate with others

Understand regular speech

Communicate with some confidence

Give clear, detailed descriptions

Collaborate with others

What you’ll learn in our B1 Intermediate English courses

Conversational topics

Grammar topics

Conversational topics

Grammar topics

Let's start learn English

What are the lessons like

Know your goals

Be the expert

Think in ideas

Reviews from our learners

Frequently asked questions

Who is this course for?

What is the intermediate English level?

Is English B1 level good?

How can I improve my English intermediate Level?

What should I read in English for intermediate?