B1 Intermediate · Program Structure

Eight practical units for learners who can connect ideas about familiar topics and handle travel + everyday problems. Core grammar: present perfect vs past simple; modals for advice & obligation. Writing focus: paragraph writing and storytelling.

View Units Resources B1 Quick Check

Program Structure

Unit

Focus

Skills

Open

Connecting Ideas · Sequencing & linkers (because, however, so, first/then)

Speaking, writing

Open Unit Materials

Present Perfect (experience & results) · “Have you ever…?”

Grammar, interaction

Open Unit Materials

Present Perfect vs Past Simple · time markers (ever/never, already/yet, ago, last…)

Listening, grammar

Open Unit Materials

Travel Problems · complaints, solutions, negotiation (delays, lost items, refunds)

Speaking, role-play

Open Unit Materials

Modals for Advice · should / ought to / had better (tone & strength)

Speaking, writing

Open Unit Materials

Modals for Obligation · must / have to / should / can (rules vs expectations)

Grammar, discussion

Open Unit Materials

Paragraph Writing · topic sentence → support → conclusion (linkers & clarity)

Writing, feedback

Open Unit Materials

Storytelling & Review · present perfect + past simple + modals (final task)

Mixed skills

Open Unit Materials

Tip: Keep each unit page consistent: SWBAT, model conversation/text, vocabulary, grammar focus, controlled practice, communicative task (speaking + writing), and a short exit ticket. “Materials” can link to PDFs, slides, and audio.