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Syllabus | Conversation B1

  • 15 de set. de 2025
  • 3 min de leitura

Atualizado: 12 de ago.

Name

Vocabulary

Grammar

Broken Hearts. 

Heart idioms, emotions, stress, grief, therapy

Past simple, present perfect, modal verbs (can, may)

What's for lunch?

Fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, food categories, dishes, food preferences

Countable/uncountable nouns, some/any, present simple

Inside the Human Body. More info here.

Body parts, internal organs, body systems, health-related actions

Present simple, modal verbs (might, can), passive voice (introductory)

You do You.

Skincare, aging, cosmetic procedures, beauty standards, identity

Expressing opinions (I think, In my opinion), modal verbs (should, can), present perfect (has changed)

Join the Club.

Hobbies, social groups, book clubs, benefits of communities

Would like to, present simple, expressing opinions (I think, in my opinion)

Never too Late.


Health, well-being, recovery, mental health, resilience

Past simple, present perfect, modals (can, must, should), Wh- questions

In love with AI. Video here.'

Relationships, technology, loneliness, digital communication

Modal verbs (should, might, could), expressing opinions (I think, in my opinion)

Halloween 2025. Video here. Article with Heidi's costumes here.

Costumes, adjectives (scary, funny, weird), Halloween culture

Expressing opinions (I think, because), would/would never, past simple

Thrifting. Video here.


Second-hand shopping, sustainability, fashion, expressions of agreement/disagreement

So do I, Neither do I, auxiliaries (do, does, did, has, was, will)

Art at Home. Video here.

Types of materials (wooden, ceramic), art objects, room decor, adjectives

Comparative adjectives, preferences (I prefer, I would like), expressing opinions

Jiro Dreams of Sushi.➡️Long Version:️

➡️Short Version:

➡️Audio:

Jiro Dreams of Sushi_Audio

Age, birthdays, retirement, work, sushi culture

Past simple, present simple, How old / When / Did...? questionsPresent Perfect with yet, already and just.

The Louvre Robbery. Audio here.



Too Young for Greatness?

Speaking Class

Speaking Class

Questioning Blue Zones.

Speaking Class

Speaking Class

Drunk Driver. Slides here.

Driving, alcohol, safety, services, advantages/disadvantages

Present simple, can for ability, making phone requests

NOLT.

Retirement, reinvention, hobbies, mindset, freedom

Be going to, present continuous for future plans and intentions

Food and Mood.

Food types, emotions, nutrition

Present simple, opinion phrases

Darkness Defeated.



International Women's Day.



Five Languages of Love

Relationships, emotions, affection

Present simple, expressing preferences

Life after Work.

Retirement, lifestyle, finances

Present simple, discussing opinions

Song Lyrics.

Music, genres, global trends

Present simple, expressing opinions

The Reality of Reality TV.

TV shows, entertainment, opinions

Expressing opinions, present simple

Display AI Glasses.

Wearable tech, smart glasses features

Would for hypothetical situations

Call a Boomer.

Generations, loneliness, social connection

Functional language: giving opinions, agreeing, disagreeing politely

Mon/Wed: Used to

Puzzling.

Hobbies, competitions, personal growth

Used to; question formation

Love, Mum. Video here,

Lesson about Mother's Day.

Lesson about Mother's Day.

Silly Little Hat.

Social invisibility, ageism, sexism, activism

Present perfect: have been, have felt (experiential)

Hasslers.

Negative behavior types, informal expressions (pest, nag, draining)

responding assertively; present perfect for recent effects

Pronounce it if you can.

Commonly mispronounced words, pronunciation tips

Present Perfect

Space Out.

Mindfulness, productivity, rest, burnout

Present perfect: have you ever tried/heard; could for hypothetical ability

Driverless taxis.

Autonomous vehicles, technology, road safety

Will for future predictions; would for hypothetical situations

I like your checked scarf.

Clothing patterns, fabrics, adjectives for fit and style

Noun phrases with adjectives: order and combination (a plain cotton dress)

The World Cup.

Soccer/football terms

Present perfect: Have you ever...?

Why do we dream?

Sleep idioms (sleep like a log, night owl, early bird, toss and turn), dreams and emotions

Second conditional: Without dreaming, we would not be the same

At the dentist's.

Dental vocabulary (cavity, filling, gums, braces, root canal, floss, extract), functional language at the dentist's

Present perfect for recent experiences; should for advice

Real people, Real stories

Passion, projects, allergies, unexpected achievements

Didn't think + would; present perfect with for/since; first conditional

Name

Vocabulary

Grammar

Parks in Paris.

Outdoor spaces, nature adjectives (scenic, laid-back, hidden, touristy), park features

Describing places: present simple + adjectives; relative clauses (It's a place where…)

Knee Surgery


Body parts & joints, medical terms (cartilage, swelling, relief, knee replacements)

Passive voice; reported speech

Are tourists still welcome?

Phrasal verbs/expressions (complain about, fed up with, deal with, struggle with, put pressure on, get out of control, blame)

Passive voice; present simple for opinions/facts









 
 
 

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