You can improve your speaking by noticing the language we use in different situations and practising useful phrases. The self-study lessons in this section are written and organised by English level based on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). 

Take a English test to find out which level to choose. Select your level, from A1 English level (elementary) to B2 English level (upper intermediate), and improve your speaking skills at your own speed, whenever it's convenient for you.

1. A1 speaking

Speaking practice to help you learn useful language for everyday communication. Situations include meeting new people, checking understanding and making suggestions.

Are you a learner at A1 English level (elementary)? This section offers speaking practice to help you learn and practise useful phrases that will help you to speak English clearly and effectively.

- Checking understanding

- Making suggestions

- Meeting new people

- Talking about other people

- Talking about where you’re from

 

2. A2 speaking

Speaking practice to help you learn useful language for everyday communication. Situations include showing interest, talking about where you're from and talking about your job.

- Apologising

- Giving instructions

- Showing interest

- Talking about personal interests

- Talking about your job

 

3. B1 speaking 

Speaking practice to help you learn useful language for everyday communication. Situations include responding to news, meeting face-to-face and asking a favour.

- Agreeing and disagreeing

- Asking a favour

- Keeping a conversation going

- Meeting face to face

- Responding to news

 

4. B2 speaking

Speaking practice to help you learn useful language for everyday communication. Situations include giving advice, dealing with a problem and challenging someone's ideas.

- Challenging someone’s ideas

- Dealing with a problem

- Discussing advantages and disadvantages

- Giving advice

- Persuading someone to do something

5. Learn to speak English with confidence

Practise speaking with your classmates in live group classes, get speaking support from a personal tutor in one-to-one lessons or practise speaking English by yourself at your own speed with a self-study course.