TALKUP ENGLISH – INTERMEDIATE COURSE

Welcome to the TalkUp English Intermediate English Course, a structured 12-week self-study English programme designed to help…

TalkUPEnglish
25
2
(5.00)

Welcome to the TalkUp English Intermediate English Course, a structured 12-week self-study English programme designed to help adult learners improve spoken English, confidence, and fluency in real-life situations.
If you have completed a beginner English course or already have a basic understanding of English, this Intermediate course will help you develop clearer communication, stronger vocabulary, and greater confidence when speaking.

What Will You Learn?

During this 12-week course, you will:
• Improve spoken English and sentence structure
• Build useful vocabulary for everyday and professional use
• Speak more naturally and confidently
• Improve listening and reading comprehension
• Understand how English is used in real-life situations

Course Curriculum

WEEK 1 Describing People, Places & Things Using Rich Adjectives
This TalkUp English intermediate module focuses on enhancing descriptive language for people and places, utilizing intensifiers and contrast structures. Learners are guided through vocabulary acquisition, proper adjective order, and practical exercises, including a CBT-focused approach to confident communication. The week concludes with a comprehensive review of answers for grammar, reading, and listening tasks.

1. WEEKLY OVERVIEW
2. CORE VOCABULARY (WITH SIMPLE PRONUNCIATION)
3. PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
4. GRAMMAR FOCUS – ADJECTIVE EXPANSION
5. READING PRACTICE
6. LISTENING PRACTICE (TRANSCRIPT)
7. SPEAKING PRACTICE
8. WRITING TASK
9. CBT CONFIDENCE CORNER
10. HOMEWORK + MODEL ANSWERS

WEEK 2 Talking About Past Experiences Using the Past Simple
Week 2 (Final) – Talking About Past Experiences Using the Past SimpleIn this lesson, we will focus on using the Past Simple tense to talk about past experiences. You will learn how to describe actions or events that happened at a specific time in the past. Key points include forming regular and irregular verbs in the past tense, asking questions, and making negative statements. By the end of the week, you'll be able to confidently share stories and experiences from your past using the Past Simple tense.

WEEK 3 Making Plans & Future Arrangements (Going To / Will / Present Continuous)
Week 3 (Final) – Making Plans & Future Arrangements (Going To / Will / Present Continuous)In this lesson, we will explore different ways to talk about the future using Going To, Will, and the Present Continuous. You'll learn how to express future intentions, make predictions, and describe plans or arrangements. We'll cover the differences between these three structures, helping you choose the right one depending on the situation. By the end of the week, you'll feel confident making plans, discussing future events, and talking about what’s coming up next.

WEEK 4 Giving Opinions, Agreeing & Disagreeing Politely
Week 4 (Final) – Giving Opinions, Agreeing & Disagreeing PolitelyIn this lesson, we will focus on expressing opinions, as well as agreeing and disagreeing politely in conversations. You will learn useful phrases and strategies for sharing your views respectfully, as well as how to agree or politely disagree with others. The lesson will also cover how to soften your responses to avoid sounding too direct or confrontational. By the end of the week, you'll be able to confidently participate in discussions, share your opinions, and handle disagreements with tact.

WEEK 5 Expressing Problems, Giving Advice & Making Suggestions
Week 5 (Final) – Expressing Problems, Giving Advice & Making SuggestionsIn this lesson, we will focus on how to express problems, offer advice, and make suggestions. You will learn useful phrases to describe difficulties and challenges, as well as ways to suggest solutions and offer helpful advice. We’ll also practice using polite language to suggest alternatives and give recommendations in a friendly and constructive way. By the end of the week, you'll be able to clearly express problems, provide thoughtful advice, and suggest ideas in various situations.

WEEK 6 Making Comparisons (Comparatives & Superlatives)
Week 6 focuses on learning how to compare people, places, and things using comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. Students practice using words like bigger, smaller, faster, and more beautiful (comparatives) as well as biggest, smallest, fastest, and most beautiful (superlatives). By the end of the week, learners can confidently compare two or more things in both speaking and writing.

WEEK 7 Describing Past Habits & Memories (Used To / Would)
Week 7 focuses on describing past habits, routines, and memories using “used to” and “would.” Students learn how to talk about things that were true in the past but are no longer true, such as childhood activities, old routines, and special memories. By the end of the week, learners can confidently share personal stories and describe how their lives were different in the past.

WEEK 7 (FINAL – REBUILT) Describing Past Habits & Memories (Used To / Would)
Here is a short description for WEEK 7 (FINAL – REBUILT) – Describing Past Habits & Memories (Used To / Would):Week 7 (Final – Rebuilt) strengthens students’ understanding of how to describe past habits and memories using “used to” and “would.” Learners review structure, usage differences, and common mistakes while practicing real-life storytelling. By the end of the week, students can clearly explain past routines, repeated actions, and situations that no longer happen, using natural and confident English.

WEEK 8 Understanding News & Reports (Passive Voice)
In this lesson, students learn how passive voice is used in news reports and formal writing. They explore how sentences are structured using “be + past participle” and understand why journalists often focus on actions rather than the person who performs them. Through examples, reading practice, and writing tasks, students develop the ability to recognize and use passive voice accurately in real-life reporting contexts.

WEEK 9 Expressing Conditions (First Conditional)
WEEK 9 – Expressing Conditions (First Conditional)In this lesson, students learn how to use the first conditional to talk about real and possible future situations. They explore the structure “If + present simple, will + base verb” and understand how it expresses likely results and consequences. Through guided practice, speaking activities, and writing tasks, students develop confidence in forming conditional sentences about everyday life, school, and future plans.

WEEK 10 Making Suggestions & Recommendations
WEEK 10 – Making Suggestions & RecommendationsIn this lesson, students learn how to make suggestions and give recommendations politely and effectively. They practice using expressions such as Let’s, Why don’t we, How about, and modal verbs like should and ought to. Through speaking and writing activities, students develop confidence in offering advice, sharing ideas, and responding appropriately in everyday situations.

WEEK 11 Expressing Opinions & Agreeing / Disagreeing
WEEK 11 – Expressing Opinions & Agreeing / DisagreeingIn this lesson, students learn how to express their opinions clearly and respond appropriately in discussions. They practice using phrases such as I think, In my opinion, and I believe, as well as polite expressions for agreeing and disagreeing. Through speaking and writing activities, students develop confidence in sharing their ideas respectfully and engaging in meaningful conversations.

WEEK 12 Review & Real-Life Communication Practice
WEEK 12 – Review & Real-Life Communication PracticeIn this lesson, students review key language points from previous weeks and apply them in real-life communication situations. Through interactive activities, role-plays, and discussions, they practice using grammar, vocabulary, and functional language confidently. The focus is on improving fluency, accuracy, and natural communication in everyday contexts.

Student Ratings & Reviews

5.0

Total 1 Rating

3 months ago

good

No Data Available in this Section