ESOL
ESOL English B1 (Intermediate)
Fluency, accuracy, and confidence for real-life English in the UK.
Who this course is for
- Learners progressing from ESOL A2 who want to build on core skills
- Adults with intermediate English seeking confidence and accuracy
- Learners preparing for ESOL B1 or SELT-style assessments
- People living, working, or studying in the UK
- Learners aiming to progress to Functional Skills English Level 1 or ESOL B2
Course details
- Level: CEFR B1 (Intermediate)
- Class format: Live online tuition with guided practice and feedback
- Weekly hours: 2–3 sessions/week, 60 mins each
- Exam support: Preparation and guidance provided. Official exams are taken at approved assessment centres.
- Price: £24.99/week - £79.99/month
What you’ll learn
Understand the main points of clear, standard English on familiar topics
Deal confidently with common situations in daily life, work, and public services
Speak clearly about experiences, events, plans, and ambitions
Express opinions and give reasons in discussions
Write well-structured texts such as emails, paragraphs, and short reports
Improve exam readiness through practice tasks and mock assessments
Course content
Module 1: Review & Fluency BuildingConsolidate key A2 grammar and rebuild speaking confidence
Consolidate key A2 grammar and rebuild speaking confidence
- revision
- fluency building
- pronunciation practice
Module 2: Experiences & Life EventsUse present perfect and tell stories clearly
Use present perfect and tell stories clearly
- present perfect
- storytelling
- connected speech
Module 3: Work & EducationWorkplace English and education-related communication
Workplace English and education-related communication
- workplace vocabulary
- professional situations
- requests and responses
Module 4: Plans, Goals & FutureTalk confidently about intentions and ambitions
Talk confidently about intentions and ambitions
- future forms
- goal setting language
- planning conversations
Module 5: Opinions & DiscussionsAgree, disagree, and explain your view clearly
Agree, disagree, and explain your view clearly
- opinions
- discussion language
- reasoning
Module 6: Health, Lifestyle & AdviceGive advice and solve problems using modals
Give advice and solve problems using modals
- modal verbs
- advice
- problem-solving language
Module 7: Reading & Listening SkillsUnderstand longer texts and clear extended speech
Understand longer texts and clear extended speech
- scanning and skimming
- detail listening
- comprehension strategies
Module 8: Writing SkillsWrite emails and structured paragraphs with clarity
Write emails and structured paragraphs with clarity
- paragraphing
- email writing
- coherence and linking
Module 9: Functional EnglishHandle forms, complaints, and public services confidently
Handle forms, complaints, and public services confidently
- forms and documents
- complaints
- service conversations
Module 10: Revision & Assessment PreparationMock tests, speaking practice, and feedback to improve results
Mock tests, speaking practice, and feedback to improve results
- exam technique
- mock assessments
- feedback and improvement plan
Requirements
- Completion of ESOL A2 or equivalent level
- Device with internet access
- Notebook or digital note-taking
Description
This ESOL English B1 (Intermediate) course helps learners communicate confidently in real-world situations across daily life, work, and study in the UK.
The curriculum aligns with CEFR B1 descriptors and reflects the competencies expected in Trinity College London ESOL (SELT pathway) and the British Council level framework.
You’ll build independence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing—plus structured exam-style practice and feedback.