Intermediate English for Teen and Adult Learners (B1 CEFR)
Passages 1 is a comprehensive English course designed for learners who are ready to move beyond everyday communication and develop greater fluency, accuracy, and confidence in English. Through engaging topics, authentic language, interactive activities, and meaningful discussions, students strengthen their communication skills for academic, professional, and real-world situations.
Using the Passages 1 (Third Edition) course book, students expand their vocabulary, refine their grammar, and develop the language skills needed to communicate effectively in a wide range of contexts. The course focuses on the four key language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, helping learners become more confident and independent users of English.
Students explore a variety of contemporary topics, including culture, technology, education, careers, travel, relationships, global issues, and personal development. Through discussions, case studies, reading texts, listening activities, and practical communication tasks, learners improve their ability to express opinions, exchange ideas, solve problems, and participate in extended conversations.
The modern and learner-centered design of Passages 1 keeps students engaged while promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication. Real-world language practice and skills-based activities prepare learners to use English confidently in academic settings, the workplace, and everyday life.
What Students Will Learn
- Expanded vocabulary for academic, social, and professional communication
- Greater accuracy and fluency in spoken and written English
- Improved listening and reading comprehension skills
- Participation in extended conversations and discussions
- Writing organized paragraphs, emails, and short essays
- Using more complex grammar structures confidently
- Developing critical thinking and effective communication skills
English Level
B1 (Intermediate CEFR)
This course is ideal for learners who have an established foundation in English and are ready to communicate more independently and effectively. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the main points of clear spoken and written English, express opinions on a variety of topics, interact confidently in everyday situations, and produce connected spoken and written texts with increasing accuracy and fluency.
Passages 1 provides a strong bridge to upper-intermediate English, helping learners become confident, capable, and successful communicators in a global environment.