Press ESC to close

B2 – How to Sound More Formal

This lesson is designed for B2 level students to improve their use of formal language. Students will learn about grammar, vocabulary, and how to use modal verbs and phrasal verbs formally. The lesson includes exercises to rewrite informal sentences in a formal style. Role-play activities will help students practice using formal language in real-life situations. The focus is on understanding the differences between formal and informal language. By the end, students will be able to communicate confidently and appropriately in formal settings.

TypeLevelVocabularyLesson Time
Regular LessonB2 / Upper-Intermediate18 words60 min

🔓 Unlock all lesson plans and activities with a paid subscription

Get started

Vocabulary

  • investigate
  • arrive
  • discover
  • increase
  • reject 
  • encounter
  • proceed
  • generate
  • postpone
  • inquire
  • reserve
  • apologize
  • observe
  • inform
  • obtain
  • assist
  • provide
  • utilize

Contents

  • Lead-in
  • Formal vs. Informal
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Modal verbs
  • Phrasal verbs
  • Practice 1
  • Practice 2
  • Practice 3
  • Role Play