B1 · INTERMEDIATE

Your seven days of English

A small daily practice, chosen for your level. Work through the days in order, or return to an activity when you need it. Take the time you need.
Your focus: I can describe experiences and give reasons for my opinions.

DAY 1 · LISTENING · 10-15 minutes

Follow a conversation about learning

Listen to the photography-class conversation and answer the questions.

Use it yourself
Summarise why David joined the class and how he feels about it.

Check the activity feedback. Try again where needed. Keep one useful phrase in your notes.

DAY 2 · GRAMMAR · 10-15 minutes

Connect past experience to the present

Compare the past simple and present perfect, then complete the activity.

Use it yourself
Write one life experience with the present perfect. Add a past-simple sentence saying when something happened.

Check the activity feedback. Try again where needed. Keep one useful phrase in your notes.

DAY 3 · READING · 10-15 minutes

Understand someone asking for advice

Read the message from a new arrival in Leeds. Answer the questions.

Use it yourself
Give two suggestions and explain why each might help.

Check the activity feedback. Try again where needed. Keep one useful phrase in your notes.

DAY 4 · GRAMMAR · 10-15 minutes

Describe feelings clearly

Read the -ed and -ing adjective examples and complete the gaps.

Use it yourself
Describe an experience and your reaction: “It was … . I felt …”.

Check the activity feedback. Try again where needed. Keep one useful phrase in your notes.

DAY 5 · LISTENING · 10-15 minutes

Understand a recommendation

Listen to the documentary recommendation and answer the questions.

Use it yourself
Recommend a programme, film or book. Give two clear reasons.

Check the activity feedback. Try again where needed. Keep one useful phrase in your notes.

DAY 6 · READING · 10-15 minutes

Read both sides of an argument

Read the social-media discussion and answer the questions.

Use it yourself
Summarise one benefit and one concern, then add your own view.

Check the activity feedback. Try again where needed. Keep one useful phrase in your notes.

DAY 7 · WRITING · 10-15 minutes

Write about an experience

Read the personal-experiences writing guidance and complete the activities.

Use it yourself
Write a short account of learning something new. Include what was difficult and what changed.

Check the activity feedback. Try again where needed. Keep one useful phrase in your notes.

Keep your English moving

Look back over your notes. Which activity helped you most? Choose one thing to practise again this week. This pack is practice, not a placement result or a proficiency certificate.
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