Guides by Level
Intermediate
Academic Classes
- Weekly Class Schedule (Novice-Intermediate)
- Discussing Academic Courses (Intermediate)
- Registering at a Language School (Intermediate)
- Class Policies (Intermediate)
Academic Research
Appointments
Clothes Shopping
- Shopping for Clothes (Intermediate)
- Shopping for Shoes (Intermediate)
- Buying Clothes for a Wedding (Intermediate)
Complex Topics
- Talking About Religion (Intermediate-Advanced)
- Political Vocabulary (Intermediate-Advanced)
- Discussing Politics (Intermediate-Advanced)
Describing the Past
- Talking About the Recent Past (Intermediate)
- What You Did Yesterday (Intermediate)
- Past Routines and Habits (Intermediate)
Descriptions in Conversations
- Describing People (Novice-Intermediate)
- Describing Extended Families (Novice-Intermediate)
- A Typical Day (Novice-Intermediate)
- Describing Likes and Dislikes (Novice-Intermediate)
- Comparing and Contrasting (Intermediate-Advanced)
Directions
Discussing Recreation and Free Time Activities
- Discussing Hobbies and Recreation (Intermediate)
- Discussing Movies or TV Programs (Intermediate)
- Favorite Places for Food or Entertainment (Intermediate)
- Discussing Popular Sports (Intermediate-Advanced)
Emergencies
- Emergency Phone Calls (Novice-Intermediate)
- Reporting an Accident (Novice-Intermediate)
- Reporting a Theft (Intermediate-Advanced)
- Describing an Injury to the Doctor (Intermediate-Advanced)
Financial Matters
- Exchanging Money (Novice-Intermediate)
- Receiving a Money Transfer (Novice-Intermediate)
- Opening a Bank Account (Intermediate)
- Closing a Bank Account (Intermediate)
Food and Cooking
Food in Restaurants
- Ordering From a Menu (Novice-Intermediate)
- Street Food (Novice-Intermediate)
- A Restaurant Meal (Novice-Intermediate)
Food Shopping
Getting Acquainted
Health Care
- Describing Symptoms (Novice-Intermediate)
- At the Pharmacy (Intermediate)
- At the Doctor's Office (Intermediate)
Holidays and Celebrations
- Naming Important Days (Novice-Intermediate)
- Community Celebrations (Intermediate)
- Discussing Holidays (Intermediate)
- Religious Holidays and Festivals (Intermediate-Advanced)
Homes
Immigration and Customs
Internet and Social Media
Interviews for Work
Life Events
Living with a Host Family
- Activities of the Family (Intermediate)
- Household Rules and Expectations (Intermediate)
- Family Life in Different Cultures (Intermediate-Advanced)
Lodging
- Getting a Hotel Room (Novice-Intermediate)
- Renting a Room (Intermediate)
- Renting an Apartment (Intermediate)
- House Rules (Intermediate)
Personal Care
- Shopping for Personal Care Items (Intermediate)
- Instructions for Washing Clothes (Intermediate)
- Laundry in a Host Family Household (Intermediate)
Policies and Rules
- Explaining Boarding School Rules (Intermediate)
- Explaining Camp Rules (Intermediate)
- Personnel Policies (Intermediate-Advanced)
Shopping Skills
Social Interactions
- Visiting a Friend's Home (Novice-Intermediate)
- Saying How You Are Feeling (Novice-Intermediate)
- Talking About Your Health and Your Family's Health (Novice-Intermediate)
- Leaving a Message (Intermediate)
- Expressing Thanks, Regret, Condolences (Intermediate)
Social Invitations
- Responding to Invitations from Friends (Intermediate)
- Responding to Formal Invitations (Intermediate)
- Inviting Friends to a Party (Intermediate)
- Planning a Party (Intermediate)
- Missing a Dinner Party (Intermediate)
Study Abroad
- Engaging with Fellow Exchange Students (Intermediate)
- Telling a Friend about Life Abroad (Intermediate)
- Study Abroad Orientation (Intermediate-Advanced)
Telling Stories
- Specific Events in the Past (Intermediate-Advanced)
- A Childhood Vacation (Intermediate-Advanced)
- Narrating Stories (Intermediate-Advanced)
Thinking Ahead
- Making Plans with a Friend (Intermediate)
- Plans for the Future (Intermediate-Advanced)
- Future Plans and Wishes (Intermediate-Advanced)
- Talking About the Future (Intermediate-Advanced)
Transportation
- Getting Around Town (Novice-Intermediate)
- Discussing Means of Transportation (Novice-Intermediate)
- Taking a Taxi (Novice-Intermediate)
- Buying a Bus or Train Ticket (Novice-Intermediate)
- Transportation Preferences (Intermediate)
- Asking for a Ride (Intermediate)
- Buying a Plane Ticket (Intermediate-Advanced)
- Borrowing a Friend's Car (Intermediate-Advanced)
- Renting a Car (Intermediate-Advanced)
Travel Planning
- Transportation and Lodging (Novice-Intermediate)
- Visiting Tourist Attractions (Novice-Intermediate)
- The Best Season to Visit (Intermediate)