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 At the B1 level, you should be able to talk about locations using basic prepositions like in, on, and at, and can describe places using adjectives like big, small, old, and new. You can also give directions using simple phrases like "turn left/right" and "go straight". You should be comfortable talking about your home, your town or city, and places you like to visit.  Basic Location Vocabulary: * Prepositions: in, on, at, near, next to, behind, in front of, between  * Places in a town/city: street, road, park, square, cinema, supermarket, library, cafe, restaurant, school, hospital, station (train/bus), shop, museum, gym, bank, post office. * Adjectives: big, small, old, new, quiet, busy, modern, traditional, lively, interesting, beautiful  * Directions: north, south, east, west, straight ahead, turn left/right, opposite, next to, near. Examples of sentences you could use: * "My hometown is in the south of England." * "The supermarket is on Main Stre...

 A gerund in English is a verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun. It can be the subject, object, or complement of a sentence, despite looking like a verb.  For example, "Swimming is my favorite exercise" uses "swimming" as a gerund, acting as the subject.  Key characteristics of gerunds: -ing form: Gerunds always end in "-ing".  Noun function: They act like nouns in a sentence.  Subject, object, or complement: They can be the subject of a sentence (e.g., "Reading is fun"), the object of a verb (e.g., "I enjoy reading"), or the complement of a verb (e.g., "Her hobby is reading").  General meaning: They often refer to the general activity of the verb they come from.  Examples: Subject: "Running is a great way to stay fit". Object: "She loves dancing". Object of a preposition: "He is good at singing".  Gerunds vs. Present Participles: Gerunds and present participles both end in...

 At the B1 level, the infinitive (to + base form of the verb) is used in several ways. It's commonly used to express purpose, after certain verbs, and after adjectives. It also appears after verbs like "want", "learn", and "offer", and in expressions like "used to" for past habits.  Here's a breakdown of common uses: 1. Purpose: Infinitives are used to explain why someone does something. Example: "I went to the store to buy some milk."  2. After certain verbs: Many verbs are followed by the infinitive. Examples: "agree to", "decide to", "hope to", "want to", "learn to", "offer to" "I want to go to the park." "She hopes to travel the world."  3. After adjectives: We often use the infinitive after adjectives to describe something. Examples: "It's difficult to understand.", "It's important to be on time."  4. "Used to...

Solving problems in English involves developing skills to understand, analyze and address issues in various context. Here are some tips: 1- Understanding the problem: Read and listen: use articles, news reports, podcasts that describe common problems ( E.G. environmental issues, social challenges). 1-Summarize the problem in your own words. 2-Vocabulary building: Make a vocabulary with the topic you are debating. 3- Analyzing the problem: you can talk about the different type of solutions about the problem with the causes and the effects. 4- you can give a final solution for the problem o propose one solution for it. 5-Useful phrases: for example: -One possible solution is... -I think we should... -The best way to tackle this issue is... Use simple adjectives and nouns that describe the issue. For example: The printer is broken. The meeting is canceled. I can't understand the instructions. Learning how to deal with conflicts or problems productively is an important social skill. Wh...

 In the English language, "pros and cons" is a common phrase used to describe the advantages and disadvantages of something, typically when making a decision or evaluating an idea. It's a straightforward way to acknowledge both the positive and negative aspects of a situation.  Here's a more detailed look: What it means: "Pros" refers to the positive aspects, benefits, or advantages of something. "Cons" refers to the negative aspects, disadvantages, or drawbacks.  How to use it: In discussions: "Let's weigh the pros and cons before we make a decision."  In writing: "The pros of this plan include increased efficiency, while the cons are the higher initial costs." In everyday conversation: "I'm trying to decide whether to buy a new car. What are the pros and cons?"  Examples: Example 1: "The pros of electric cars are that they are environmentally friendly and quieter.  However, the cons include a higher purc...