Here are some free materials for intermediate English language learners. These are most likely appropriate for students in their second or third year of English studies. There are many grammar and vocabulary exercises, as well as whole-text activities. We also offer test preparation activities for students preparing for the B1 Preliminary exam, which is part of the Cambridge Assessment English Main Suite.
Weekly Units
The School Life and Study Tips unit continues your fast-track English journey by teaching you how to discuss your school subjects, daily study routines, and offer straightforward advice to classmates. Through speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities, you will develop confidence in using the present simple tense, adverbs of frequency, and modal verbs such as “should” and “must.” By the end of this unit, you will be able to describe your school day, share effective study habits, and write a short paragraph giving study tips to others.
Improve your B1 English with fun lessons on free time and technology! Students learn useful vocabulary for digital life. They practice grammar with real-life activities. They build confidence by speaking and writing about using technology in their free time. Perfect for teenagers looking to boost their English skills with practical, engaging content.
This unit, Food, Health and Routines, focuses on building vocabulary and grammar. It helps you discuss daily habits and how to live a healthy life. You’ll practice speaking, reading, and writing about food, health and routines, and learn how small changes can improve your well-being.
The unit ‘ People and Relationships’ will be available on June 1.
- Air Travel Exercises
- Animals and Pets
- British and American English
- Chinese New Year
- Christmas
- Clothing
- Computer Exercises
- Easter (A2 – B1 Levels)
- Education
- Entertainment
- Environment
- Environmental Issues
- Finance Exercises
- Food and Drink
- Food, Health and Routines
- Free Time and Technology
- Getting to Know You
- Leisure and Hobbies
- Money Exercises
- Phoning and Texting Exercises
- Places and Buildings
- Relationships
- School Life and Study Tips
- Transport and Travel
- Work and Jobs
- Email – Computer Games
- Email – Visiting a relative
- Article – Being Famous
- Book Review – The Call
- Email – Holiday in Thailand
- Short Story – Computer Problems
- Article – The Cardboard Bike
- Letter – Most Important Time
- Article – Work of Art
- Email – Subject Choices
- Email – Favourite Film
- Email – New School
- Movie Review – Ted
- Article – Schools for Boys and Girls
- Report – Eating out in Berlin
- Email – Saving Energy
- Blog Post – A New Life in Japan
- Short Story – In Free Fall
- Email – Barbecue Invitation
- Speech – Course Introduction
- News Report – Bank Robbery
- Short Story – The Angel
- Email – about University
- Email – Holiday Plans
- Email – Party Invitation
- Article – The Countryside
- Short Story – Talent Contest
- Email – Summer School
- Report – Features of Glaciers
- Email – School Holidays
- Short Story – Art Competition
- Email – Borrowing
- Adjectives with -ing Word Search
- Bonfire Night Word Search
- Buildings Word Search
- Classical Music Word Search
- Countryside Word Search
- Drama Word Search
- Education Word Search
- Entertainment Word Search
- Fast Food Word Search
- Feelings Word Search
- Food and Drink Word Search
- Football Word Search
- Gambling Word Search
- Haunted House Word Search
- Health Word Search
- Home Word Search
- Internet Word Search
- Language Word Search
- Leisure Word Search
- Natural World Word Search
- Shopping Word Search
- Sports Facilities Word Search
- Sports Word Search
- Sushi Word Search
- Technology Word Search
- Time Word Search
- Town and City Word Search
- Travel Word Search
- Weather Word Search
- Work Word Search
Part 1 - Read five real-world notices, messages and other short texts for the main message.
- Notices and Messages How to Video
- Notices and Messages Set 1
- Notices and Messages Set 2
- Notices and Messages Set 3
- Notices and Messages Set 4
- Notices and Messages Set 5
- Notices and Messages Set 6
- Notices and Messages Set 7
- Notices and Messages Set 8
Part 2 - Match five descriptions of people to eight short texts on a particular topic, showing detailed comprehension.
Part 3 - Read a longer text for detailed comprehension, gist, inference and global meaning, as well as writer’s attitude and opinion.
Part 4 - Read a longer text from which five sentences have been removed. Show understanding of how a coherent and well-structured text is formed.
Part 5 - Read a shorter text and choose the correct vocabulary items to complete gaps.
- Bagpipes
- Book Recommendation
- Mountain Climbing
- Playing Computer Games
- Popular Website
- Saving a Tree
- Single or Mixed-gender Schools
- Work of Art
Part 6 - Read a shorter text and complete six gaps using one word for each gap.
Write about 100 words, answering the email and notes provided.
Write about 100 words, either an article or story.
Articles
Short Stories
Part 1 - Multiple Choice Exercise
Part 2 - Multiple Choice Exercise
Part 3 - Gap-Filled Exercise
Part 4 - Multiple Choice Exercise
The B1 Preliminary Speaking test has four parts and you take it together with another candidate. There are two examiners. One of the examiners talks to you and the other examiner listens.
We also provide free resources across the full range of levels to provide the tools to communicate in English well.
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