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B1 – Do You Sound Rude in English?

Here’s another functional lesson tailored to your students’ everyday needs. In this session, they’ll work on their polite intonation, practice both direct and indirect phrases, explore modal verbs, and learn how to use softeners to adjust direct statements. The lesson also incorporates a fun quote and a slide for lively picture discussions. With its emphasis on engaging visuals, this lesson is sure to make learning enjoyable for B1-level students.

TypeLevelVocabularyLesson Time
Regular lessonB1 / Intermediate16 words60 min

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Vocabulary

  • Sorry
  • Excuse me
  • Could
  • Would
  • May
  • Might 
  • Be able to 
  • Just 
  • Quite    
  • Slight
  • Possibly    
  • A bit (of)
  • I think               
  • I wonder
  • Would you mind
  • Assist

Contents

  • Lead-in
  • Sorting
  • Reading (Intonation)
  • Practice
  • Reading (Direct / Indirect language)
  • Reading (Modals and Softeners)
  • Examples
  • Practice 1
  • Practice 2
  • Practice 3
  • Discussion (Pictures)
  • Quote