English B2.1 Upper Intermediate Course

Description

English B2.1 Upper Intermediate Course

Take your English to the next level with our B2.1 Upper Intermediate Course, designed for students in Cambodia who already have a solid foundation and are ready to communicate more fluently, accurately, and confidently in real-world situations. Comfortable and online learning in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Poipet and across Cambodia.

This course focuses on helping you express complex ideas, participate in discussions, and improve both your professional and everyday communication skills.

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🎯 Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for students who:

• Have completed a B1 or lower-intermediate level
• Can hold basic conversations but want to sound more natural and fluent
• Need English for work, study, or international communication
• Want to improve confidence in speaking, writing, and understanding native speakers

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📚 What you will learn

During this course, you will develop strong skills in:

Speaking & Communication

• Expressing opinions clearly and confidently
• Participating in discussions and debates
• Giving presentations and explanations
• Using natural phrases and conversational expressions

Listening Skills

• Understanding longer conversations and lectures
• Following discussions in meetings or group settings
• Improving comprehension of different accents

Reading Skills

• Reading articles, emails, and reports
• Understanding main ideas and detailed information
• Expanding vocabulary through real-world texts

Writing Skills

• Writing structured emails and messages
• Creating reports and short essays
• Using correct grammar and more advanced sentence structures

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🧠 Grammar & Language Focus

You will improve your accuracy and range with:

• Present perfect vs past tenses
• Conditionals (real and unreal situations)
• Passive voice
• Modal verbs for advice, obligation, and probability
• Linking words and complex sentence structures

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💼 Real-Life Application

This course prepares you to use English in practical situations such as:

• Workplace communication and meetings
• Job interviews and professional conversations
• Travel and social interactions
• Academic or training environments

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📅 Course Structure

• Level: Upper Intermediate (B2.1)
• Duration: 10 weeks
• Lessons per week: 2 sessions
• Lesson length: 90 minutes
• Format: Online

Each lesson includes interactive activities, speaking practice, and practical exercises to ensure fast progress.

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📝 Assessment & Progress

• Regular quizzes and progress checks
• Speaking and writing feedback from teachers
• End-of-course evaluation to measure improvement

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🌟 Why choose this course?

• Practical, real-life English you can use immediately
• Experienced and supportive teachers
• Interactive lessons focused on speaking and confidence
• Clear progression to higher levels (B2.2 and beyond)

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🚀 Start your journey to fluency

By the end of this course, you will be able to communicate more naturally, understand complex conversations, and feel confident using English in both professional and social situations.

👉 Enroll now and move closer to full English fluency!

👉 Explore our English Language Courses FAQ page for answers about learning English online, lesson formats, and how our courses help students and professionals improve communication skills in Cambodia and across Asia.

What You’ll Learn

New Headway: English B2.1 Upper Intermediate Course Outline

Chapter 1: No place like home

CONTENTS:

• The tense system
• Informal language
• Compound words
• Social expressions

GRAMMAR:

• Simple, continuous, perfect
• Active and passive
• Informal language

(ex: “been here two days, it’s kind of boring”)

Chapter 2: Been there, done that!

CONTENTS:

• Present perfect
• Simple and continuous
• Hot verbs – make, do
• Exclamations

GRAMMAR:

• Present perfect (ex: “he’s been to Vietnam”, “he’s been staying in hostels”)
• Simple and continuous (ex: “he works for IBM”, “I’m working with Jim”)
• Being imprecise (ex: “and stuff like that”, “sort of”)
• Fillers (ex: “I mean like four in the morning”)

Chapter 3: What a story!

CONTENTS:

• Narrative tenses
• Giving news and responding
• Books and films
• Showing interest

GRAMMAR:

• Narrative tenses (ex: past simple, past continuous, past perfect, active and passive)
• News and responses (ex: “did you read that story about…”, “you’re kidding!”, “I don’t get it”)
• The use of like (ex: “it was like really out of the ordinary”)

Chapter 4: Nothing but the truth

CONTENTS:

• Questions and negatives
• Prefixes and antonyms
• Being polite

GRAMMAR:

• Questions and negatives: (ex: “who gave you that?” “haven’t I told you before?” “who with?” “I don’t think you’re right”, “I hope not”)
• The question “how come?”

Materials Included

• Digital learning materials are included with your course

 

What to Expect

• Final Exam: At the end of the course, you will take a written and verbal exam. A score of 70% is required to progress to the next level.
• Certification: Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate and a progress report.

 

Learning Pathway

Here’s a snapshot of your learning journey:

1. Needs Analysis: We’ll check what you need to succeed.
2. Pre-Assessment: We’ll assess your current skills to build a course that fits you.
3. Course Design: A personalized plan tailored for your goals.
4. Course Delivery: Fun and engaging online lessons by expert native speakers.
5. Action Plan: Get personalized lesson plans.
6. Final Exam: Test your progress and see how far you’ve come.
7. Certification: Get a CEFR aligned certificate.
8. Follow-Up: Ongoing support to keep your learning on track.

 

Our Guarantee

• Teachers
  • Native speakers who are certified teachers
  • Qualified with degrees and teaching credentials
• Service
  • Top-notch customer care
  • Dedicated account manager for every student
• Reports
  • Attendance reports after every lesson
  • Detailed student progress reports
  • CEFR aligned certification
  • Student feedback reports

Useful Links:

• • All English Courses
  • English Private Hourly 1-on-1 Class
  • English Private 1-on-1 Class – 20 Hours

 

Terms and Conditions

• Your course fee includes one digital copy of the learning materials. If you’d prefer a hard copy, you can purchase one from our recommended supplier at an extra cost.
• Group classes are designed for 30 academic hours per CEFR level for 3-7 students. If only two students enrol, the course will shift to a semi-private format with 20 academic hours.
• Want to switch to a different group or schedule? No problem! Just let us know at least 7 days before the course starts.
• All our teachers are native speakers of the target language. If your teacher falls ill or has an emergency, we’ll arrange a substitute who’s fully briefed on your progress.
• Once you’ve started with your group, switching to another group or schedule isn’t possible.
• Please note that course fees are non-refundable once the group classes have begun.
• We can record group lessons for later viewing, but only if everyone in the class agrees before the course starts.
• At the end of every program, you’ll take a final exam (both written and verbal). To move up to the next CEFR level, you’ll need to score at least 70%.
• After completing your final exam, you’ll receive a progress report, recommendations, and a certification for your hard work!