Our English Program
75 "How to…" classes for real life and work in the US. From your first "Hi, I'm…" to your job interview in English — conversation first, with just the grammar you need.
A1Beginner
Survive your first weeks: introduce yourself, fill out forms, shop, take the bus and understand your boss.
01
How to say hi and introduce yourself
TO BE (I am / you are)“Hi, I'm Carlos. I'm from Guatemala.”
02
How to say what you do
TO BE + jobs, a/an“I'm a cook. She's a painter.”
03
How to spell your name and give your number
Alphabet + numbers“It's G-A-R-C-I-A. My number is 213 555 0147.”
04
How to ask basic questions
Wh- questions with BE“What's your name? Where are you from?”
05
How to fill out a form
First/last name, address, dates (month/day/year)“My date of birth is May 14, 1990.”
06
How to talk about your family
HAVE/HAS + my/your/his/her“I have two kids. My wife is in Honduras.”
07
How to describe people
Adjectives“My boss is tall and very nice.”
08
How to talk about your routine
Present simple (I/you/we)“I wake up at 5 and I start work at 7.”
09
How to talk about someone else's routine
Present simple he/she + -s, doesn't“My brother works in construction. He doesn't work on Sundays.”
10
How to talk about your schedule
Time + days + at/on/from…to“I work Monday to Friday, from 7 to 3.”
11
How to say what you like
Like/love/hate + -ing“I like cooking, but I don't like cleaning.”
12
How to order food and drinks
Can I have…?“Can I have a coffee and a sandwich, please?”
13
How to go grocery shopping
How much…? + this/that/these/those“How much are these apples?”
14
How to pay and count money
Dollars and cents, change“That's $12.50. Here's twenty.”
15
How to talk about your home
There is / there are“There are two bedrooms and one bathroom.”
16
How to ask for directions
Imperatives + prepositions of place“Go straight and turn left at the light.”
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How to take the bus
Does…? questions + transportation“Does this bus go downtown?”
18
How to say what you can do
CAN / CAN'T“I can drive, but I can't speak English well… yet.”
19
How to understand instructions at work
Imperatives: do / don't / be careful“Don't touch that. Be careful!”
20
How to say what you're doing now
Present continuous“I'm working right now. Can I call you later?”
21
How to ask for help when you don't understand
Can you…? / What does … mean?“Sorry, can you speak more slowly?”
22
How to talk about the weather
It's + adjective“It's very hot today.”
23
How to make small talk
Short answers + asking back“Not bad, and you?”
24
How to talk about yesterday
WAS / WERE“I was at work. I was very tired.”
25
A1 Review: Your First Day in a New Place
Roleplay“Hi, I'm new here. Where do I start?”
A2Elementary
Handle real life in the US: rent, the bank, the doctor, your kids' school, and telling your story.
26
How to tell what you did last weekend
Past simple regular (-ed)“I worked on Saturday and rested on Sunday.”
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How to tell how you came here
Past simple irregular“I came in 2022. I found a job in two weeks.”
28
How to ask about someone's past
Did…? / didn't“Did you work yesterday?”
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How to talk about your plans
GOING TO“I'm going to look for a new job.”
30
How to invite someone
Would you like…?“Are you free on Sunday? Would you like to come?”
31
How to say no politely
I'd love to, but…“I'd love to, but I have to work.”
32
How to compare and choose
Comparatives & superlatives“This apartment is cheaper, but that one is bigger.”
33
How to rent an apartment
Is there…? / Does it include…?“Does the rent include water and electricity?”
34
How to open a bank account and send money
I'd like to… / I need to…“I'd like to open a checking account.”
35
How to talk to a doctor
Symptoms + SHOULD“My back hurts. — You should rest.”
36
How to call in sick or say you'll be late
WILL / WON'T“I'm sick. I won't be able to come today.”
37
How to understand the rules
HAVE TO / MUST / DON'T HAVE TO“You have to wear gloves.”
38
How to talk about your experience
Present perfect: ever / never“Have you ever worked in a restaurant?”
39
How to say what you've just done
Present perfect: just / already / yet“I've already finished the kitchen.”
40
How to say how long
Present perfect: for / since“I've lived here for three years.”
41
How to talk about your job
Present simple vs continuous“I usually work in the kitchen, but this week I'm working at the front.”
42
How to make promises
WILL“I'll finish it today, I promise.”
43
How to make a phone call
Can I speak to…? / I'm calling about…“Hi, I'm calling about the job.”
44
How to say what was happening
Past continuous“I was working when the manager called.”
45
How to talk to your kids' school
Questions + school vocabulary“How is my son doing in class?”
46
How to understand everyday phrasal verbs
pick up, drop off, fill out, get off“I drop off my kids at 7.”
47
How to deal with customer service
Could you…?“Could you help me with my bill?”
48
How to talk to the police calmly
Polite short answers“Yes, officer. Here's my license.”
49
How to tell a story in order
first / then / after that / finally“First I got lost, then I asked for help.”
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A2 Review: Tell Your Story
Past tenses roleplay“I came here because I wanted a better life.”
B1Intermediate
Get the job, keep it, grow: interviews, pay, talking to your boss, customers and coworkers.
51
How to find a job and apply
full-time, part-time, shift, apply“I'd like to apply for the part-time position.”
52
How to talk about your work experience
Present perfect + past simple“I've worked in construction for five years.”
53
How to nail a job interview
Strengths + answering questions“I'm a hard worker and I learn fast.”
54
How to ask about pay, hours and benefits
Indirect questions“Could you tell me how much the job pays?”
55
How to understand your paycheck
Numbers, overtime, taxes“I worked 45 hours, so I get 5 hours of overtime.”
56
How to talk to your boss
Could I…? / Would it be possible…?“Could I have Friday off?”
57
How to ask for a raise or more hours
I was wondering if…“I was wondering if I could get more hours.”
58
How to report a problem or an accident
Past simple + passive“A worker got hurt. The floor was wet.”
59
How to follow safety rules
MUST / MUSTN'T / HAVE TO“You must wear a helmet on site.”
60
How to work with customers
Service phrases + apologizing“Sorry for the wait. How can I help you?”
61
How to handle a complaint
I understand / Let me…“I understand. Let me check with my manager.”
62
How to explain how to do something
Sequence + imperatives“First, you turn off the power. Then…”
63
How to give your opinion
I think / In my opinion“In my opinion, we need more people on this shift.”
64
How to disagree politely
I see your point, but…“I see your point, but that's not safe.”
65
How to talk about real possibilities
First conditional“If I finish early, I'll help you.”
66
How to talk about your dreams
Second conditional“If I had my own business, I'd hire my family.”
67
How to talk about regrets
Third conditional + I wish“If I had learned English before, I would have gotten a better job.”
68
How to tell what someone said
Reported speech“The manager said we had to stay late.”
69
How to talk about your life back home
USED TO“In my country, I used to work on a farm.”
70
How to explain a word you don't know
Relative clauses (that / who / where)“It's the tool that you use to cut metal.”
71
How to guess what's going on
Might / must / can't“He's late; he might be stuck in traffic.”
72
How to use phrasal verbs at work
clock in, fill in for, run out of“Can you fill in for me on Saturday?”
73
How to text or email your boss
Short professional messages“Hi, I'm running late. I'll be there in 15 minutes.”
74
How to keep a conversation going with coworkers
Reactions + follow-up questions“No way! What happened next?”
75
B1 Review: Your Job Interview in English
Roleplay“Tell me about yourself. — Sure! I've worked…”
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