Upper-Intermediate English
Mastering Complex Ideas
Think Critically & Express Deep Ideas in English
Talk about science, emotions, the environment, and abstract topics with confidence and style.
🔵Level 1: Imaginative Thinking & Everyday Curiosity
What if…?
👉 Talk about unreal or imaginary situations (e.g., “If I had wings, I’d fly to Japan.”)
👉 Vocabulary: silly, relocate, fluent, tough, adore, cute
Idiom Spotlight: I’m all ears
Word Magic
👉 Vocabulary: Change words between nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to say more with less
Vocabulary: sensor, circuit, prototype, innovative
Idiom Spotlight: spark an interest
Sports & Regrets:
👉 Vocabulary: Change words between nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to say more with less
Vocabulary: sensor, circuit, prototype, innovative
Idiom Spotlight: spark an interest
Our Planet:
👉 Use phrasal verbs to talk about climate and pollution (e.g., “cut down on plastic”)
Vocabulary: global warming, fossil fuels, litter, emissions
Idiom Spotlight: reduce, reuse, recycle
Polite Power:
👉 Speak gently in sensitive situations (e.g., “Would you mind if I…”)
Vocabulary: bonsai, scorching, delicate, parcels, doorstep
Idiom Spotlight: take them under my wing
🔵 Level 2: Navigating Change & New Challenges
Wild Places
👉 Use compound adjectives to describe nature (e.g., “breathtaking views,” “fast-moving rivers”)
Vocabulary: grasslands, landscapes, wildlife, venomous, picturesque, habitat, surroundings
Idiom Spotlight: keep your eyes peeled
Wild Places
👉 Use compound adjectives to describe nature (e.g., “breathtaking views,” “fast-moving rivers”)
Vocabulary: grasslands, landscapes, wildlife, venomous, picturesque, habitat, surroundings
Idiom Spotlight: keep your eyes peeled
Wild Places
👉 Use compound adjectives to describe nature (e.g., “breathtaking views,” “fast-moving rivers”)
Vocabulary: grasslands, landscapes, wildlife, venomous, picturesque, habitat, surroundings
Idiom Spotlight: keep your eyes peeled
Wild Places
👉 Use compound adjectives to describe nature (e.g., “breathtaking views,” “fast-moving rivers”)
Vocabulary: grasslands, landscapes, wildlife, venomous, picturesque, habitat, surroundings
Idiom Spotlight: keep your eyes peeled
🔵 Level 2: Navigating Change & New Challenges
Wild Places
👉 Use compound adjectives to describe nature (e.g., “breathtaking views,” “fast-moving rivers”)
Vocabulary: grasslands, landscapes, wildlife, venomous, picturesque, habitat, surroundings
Idiom Spotlight: keep your eyes peeled
Getting Used to
👉 Talk about adapting to new environments (e.g., “I’m getting used to city life”)
Vocabulary: settle in, willing, adapt, lively, wind down, overwhelming
Idiom Spotlight: get the hang of something
Whats Coming Next
👉 Talk about near-future events (e.g., “She’s about to leave.”)
Vocabulary: scientist, laboratory, discover, cure, medicine, cough, prescription, pharmacy
Email Like A Pro
👉 Write formal messages with polite expressions and structure
Vocabulary: funds, proofread, outline, budget, expenses, point out, benefit, school board
Idiom Spotlight: put our heads together
Wilderness Survival
👉 Learn and talk about tools and plans for surviving in nature
Vocabulary: survival, wind-up torch, lighter, compass, alert, emergency signal, shelter
Idiom Spotlight: get the ball rolling
🔵 Level 3: Real-World Knowledge in English
Space & Science
👉 Talk about the solar system, inventions, and futuristic cures
Vocabulary: Space
Grammar Focus: Articles ("the")
Myths & Culture
👉 Explore legends and what they say about people and beliefs
Vocabulary: Myths
Grammar Focus: Conjunctions
Inside The Body
👉 Discuss how vital organs work and keep us alive
Vocabulary: Vital Organs
Grammar Focus: Conjunctions
👉 Describe natural disasters and their effects (e.g., “Volcanoes can erupt without warning.”)
Vocabulary: Natural Disasters
Grammar Focus: Conjunctions
Tech Talk
👉 Express opinions about innovations and how tech shapes society
Vocabulary: Technology
Grammar Focus: Conjunctions
🔵 Level 4: Global Cultures & Artistic Expression
Nature & Wildlife
👉 Dive into biodiversity and endangered species
Vocabulary: Nature & Wildlife
Grammar Focus: Inversion with adverbials
Discovering Australia
👉 Explore geography, lifestyle, and famous landmarks
Vocabulary: Australia
Grammar Focus: Adjectives to describe places
Famous Artists
👉 Talk about people like Frida Kahlo or Da Vinci and what they expressed through art
Vocabulary: Famous Artists
Grammar Focus: Passive voice with get and causative passive
🌟 An Important Note About This Curriculum
This curriculum is just a sample guide, not a fixed path. Every student receives a personalized learning plan tailored to their unique goals, learning style, and interests. Topics may shift, deepen, or expand to meet your needs, and you’ll often explore even more relevant and challenging material than what’s shown here. So while this outline gives you a glimpse of what’s possible, your learning journey will be truly your own.