B2 Upper-Intermediate · Program Structure

Eight advanced units for learners who can discuss complex ideas, defend opinions, and follow extended speech. Core grammar: passive voice and conditionals. Discourse focus: coherence and discourse markers. Exam focus: IELTS/TOEFL strategies.

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Program Structure

Unit

Focus

Skills

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Defending Opinions · claims, evidence, counterarguments (academic tone)

Speaking, debate

Open Unit Materials

Passive Voice I · processes, reports, and formal descriptions

Grammar, writing

Open Unit Materials

Passive Voice II · agent choice, emphasis, and avoiding repetition

Reading, editing

Open Unit Materials

Conditionals I · zero/first/second (rules, predictions, hypotheticals)

Grammar, speaking

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Conditionals II · third & mixed (regret, critique, alternate outcomes)

Writing, discussion

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Discourse Markers · coherence, stance, transitions (moreover, nevertheless, in contrast)

Writing, speaking

Open Unit Materials

Extended Speech Skills · note-taking, summarizing, following arguments

Listening, summary

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Exam Strategies (IELTS/TOEFL) · timing, task types, scoring & practice set

Test skills

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Tip: Keep each unit page consistent: clear objectives (SWBAT), input text/audio, targeted grammar, controlled practice, discussion/writing task with coherence goals, and a short exam-style timed exercise.