Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Video Lesson: Master English Conversation – Intermediate Level
- Who This Course & Guide Are For
- What You Will Learn in This Intermediate Conversation Course
- Core Grammar for Natural Intermediate Conversation
- Real-Life Conversation Topics Covered
- Simple vs Continuous Tenses – Everyday English
- Present Perfect vs Past Simple – Talking About Experiences
- Comparatives & Superlatives – Describing & Comparing
- Gerunds, To-Infinitives & Bare Infinitives
- Using A, An & The Naturally
- Conditionals, Modal Verbs & Past Modals
- Reported Speech & Auxiliary Verbs
- Key Vocabulary Topics in Detail
- Sample Intermediate Dialogues
- Practice Exercises
- Summary
- CTA – Continue Your English Journey with LangAdvance
Introduction
You are no longer a beginner in English, but you still want to sound more natural, fluent, and confident when you speak.
That’s exactly where the course “Master English Conversation – Intermediate Level” comes in.
Taught by a professional and experienced native Brit with more than 20 years of teaching experience, this course helps you
move from intermediate to upper-intermediate level. You do not just learn rules – you practice grammar and vocabulary through
real-life topics, storytelling, and conversation-style explanations. You listen to natural, not “too slow”, speech so that you
can train your ear and prepare for real-world English.
In this guide, we’ll walk through what you learn in the course: essential grammar (tenses, conditionals, modal verbs,
gerunds/infinitives, articles, and more), practical vocabulary topics (sport, food, work, crime, weather, cinema, etc.), and
conversation skills that help you understand and speak more like a native.
Video Lesson: Master English Conversation – Intermediate Level
Watch the course-related video here:
Who This Course & Guide Are For
This intermediate conversation course is ideal for:
- Intermediate students of English as a second language (B1–B2).
- Learners who finished beginner or pre-intermediate courses and want the “next step”.
- Students who understand basic grammar but struggle to use it naturally in conversation.
- People who want to move toward upper-intermediate and advanced English levels.
The only requirement is an intermediate level of English. If you are at an earlier stage, it’s better to
start with beginner or pre-intermediate courses before jumping into this one.
What You Will Learn in This Intermediate Conversation Course
In this course you will:
- Master a large number of vocabulary topics through practical lessons and quizzes.
- Fluently use different tenses in questions, stories, and conversations.
- Fluently use gerunds, to + infinitives, and bare infinitives in natural sentences.
- Use articles (a, an, the) more accurately and automatically.
- Use conditionals, modal verbs, reporting verbs, and auxiliary verbs to express ideas precisely.
- Improve your listening skills through a teacher who speaks at a realistic speed.
- Practice avoiding common mistakes through quizzes and repeated exposure.
The course is structured into 14 sections, with 54 lectures and over
13 hours of video, plus quizzes after almost every lecture to help you remember the new language.
Core Grammar for Natural Intermediate Conversation
The teacher uses a whiteboard and pictures to explain how grammar works in real life, not just on paper. You study all the
essential areas you need at intermediate level:
Key Grammar Areas
- Simple vs continuous tenses (present and past).
- Present perfect vs past simple; have done vs have been doing.
- Future tenses and different ways to talk about the future.
- Gerunds, to + infinitives, and bare infinitives.
- Articles (a, an, the) and quantifiers.
- Comparatives and superlatives.
- Reported speech and reporting verbs.
- Modal verbs and modal verbs of obligation (must, have to, should, etc.).
- Past modals (could have, should have, might have…).
- Conditionals, including the third conditional.
- Auxiliary verbs (do, be, have) in questions and emphasis.
- Passive voice basics.
Real-Life Conversation Topics Covered
Instead of teaching grammar alone, the course connects it to real topics. Each lesson is about something
practical and interesting:
- Food & drink (scrambled eggs, roast potatoes, cooking verbs).
- Sport and physical activities.
- Driving and learning to drive.
- Common verb phrases (daily life actions).
- Money and financial situations.
- Transport, houses and property.
- Health and lifestyle.
- Complaints and customer situations.
- Personality and character.
- History and education.
- Science and basic scientific ideas.
- Cinema and films.
- Work and jobs.
- Crime and law.
- Weather and natural conditions.
You also read and listen to an adapted version of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, chapter by chapter, with
comprehension questions – a great way to train reading and listening at the same time.
Simple vs Continuous Tenses – Everyday English
The course starts with Simple vs Continuous tenses using the topic “Food and Drink” and later “Sport”. This helps you speak
clearly about habits, actions now, and actions in progress.
Present Simple
Use it for routines, habits, and facts:
- I eat breakfast at 7 o’clock every morning.
- She drinks coffee, but she doesn’t like tea.
- My brother plays football every weekend.
Present Continuous
Use it for actions happening now or around now:
- I’m cooking dinner at the moment.
- They’re watching a film right now.
- We’re learning English with an online course this term.
Past Simple vs Past Continuous (with Sport)
Past Simple – completed actions in the past:
- We went to a basketball match last Saturday.
- I played tennis yesterday afternoon.
Past Continuous – longer actions in progress in the past, often interrupted:
- I was running in the park when it started to rain.
- They were watching the game when the lights went off.
Present Perfect vs Past Simple – Talking About Experiences
Later, in the section “Present Perfect vs Past Simple + Money” and “Health + have done/have been doing”, you practice how to
talk about your experiences, results, and actions with and without specific times.
Present Perfect (have done)
Use it for experiences and results connected to now:
- I have saved enough money to buy a new phone.
- She has visited three different countries this year.
Past Simple (did)
Use it for finished actions at a specific time in the past:
- I saved some money last month.
- We went to the cinema on Friday.
Have Done vs Have Been Doing
In the “Health” lessons, you meet both Present Perfect Simple and Continuous:
- I have done a lot of exercise this week. (result: I feel tired/fit now)
- I have been doing more exercise recently. (focus on the activity over time)
Comparatives & Superlatives – Describing & Comparing
In “Comparatives, Superlatives, and Transport”, you practice talking about things by comparing them, especially transport
options and everyday objects.
Comparatives
- Trains are faster than buses.
- My car is more comfortable than the bus.
Superlatives
- This is the cheapest way to travel.
- That was the most interesting film I’ve ever seen.
Gerunds, To-Infinitives & Bare Infinitives
The course helps you become fluent with gerunds (verb + -ing), to + infinitives, and
bare infinitives (infinitives without “to”), which are essential for natural intermediate conversation.
Gerunds (Verb + -ing)
- I enjoy cooking new recipes.
- He hates driving in heavy traffic.
To-Infinitives
- I want to improve my English.
- She decided to change her job.
Bare Infinitives (after make/let)
- My parents made me do my homework before dinner.
- They let us leave early from class.
Using A, An & The Naturally
Articles are one of the most common problem areas for intermediate students. The course gives you plenty of practice with
a/an and the.
A / An – Indefinite Articles
- We rented a house near the beach.
- She wants to buy an electric car.
The – Definite Article
- The house we visited yesterday was amazing.
- Did you enjoy the film I recommended?
Conditionals, Modal Verbs & Past Modals
In sections like “Third Conditional”, “Modal Verbs of Obligation”, and “Past Modals and History”, you practice making more
complex sentences to talk about rules, advice, possibilities, and unreal situations.
Third Conditional
Used for unreal situations in the past (regrets, imaginary results):
- If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
Modal Verbs of Obligation
- You must wear a seatbelt.
- I have to finish this report by tomorrow.
- You should see a doctor if you feel ill.
Past Modals
Talking about past possibilities or regrets:
- I could have left earlier, but I didn’t.
- You should have told me about the problem.
- They might have missed the train.
Reported Speech & Auxiliary Verbs
In “Reported Speech and Complaints” and “Personality and Auxiliary Verbs”, you learn how to report what people say and how to
use auxiliary verbs to form correct questions and negative sentences.
Reported Speech – Basics
- Direct: “I’m busy,” he said.
Reported: He said (that) he was busy. - Direct: “I’ve finished,” she said.
Reported: She said (that) she had finished.
Auxiliary Verbs
We use do/does/did for questions and negatives in many tenses:
- Do you like this film?
- He doesn’t understand the question.
- Did you go to the party?
Key Vocabulary Topics in Detail
Food & Cooking
Lessons like “Perfect Scrambled Eggs” and “Perfect Roast Potatoes” teach you:
- Cooking verbs: boil, fry, bake, grill, chop, stir, pour.
- Kitchen vocabulary: pan, oven, hob, mixer, whisk.
- How to describe recipes and preparation steps: “First, crack the eggs… then heat the pan…”
Driving & Transport
- Driving actions: accelerate, brake, indicate, overtake, park.
- Road vocabulary: junction, roundabout, lane, traffic lights.
- Talking about learning to drive and driving tests.
Health & Complaints
- Health expressions: have a headache, feel sick, get better, take medicine.
- Making polite complaints: “I’m afraid there is a problem with…”, “I’m not happy with the service because…”
Education, Science, Work, Crime & Weather
Each of these topics provides vocabulary and phrases you can use in conversations, news discussions, and everyday life.
Sample Intermediate Dialogues
Dialogue 1 – Talking About Health (have done / have been doing)
A: You look great! Have you been doing more exercise?
B: Yes, I’ve been going to the gym three times a week.
A: Really? How long have you been going there?
B: For about two months. I’ve also changed my diet.
Dialogue 2 – Complaint in a Shop (Reported Speech & Polite Language)
Customer: Excuse me, I’m afraid there’s a problem with this jacket. There’s a hole in the sleeve.
Assistant: I’m very sorry about that. When did you buy it?
Customer: I bought it yesterday.
Assistant: I understand. I can offer you a replacement or a refund. Which would you prefer?
Dialogue 3 – Third Conditional & Regret
A: How was your exam?
B: Not very good, to be honest. I should have studied more.
A: If you had started earlier, you would have felt more confident.
B: I know. Next time I won’t leave everything until the last minute.
Practice Exercises
Exercise 1 – Simple vs Continuous
Choose the correct form (Present Simple or Present Continuous):
- I ________ (cook) dinner right now.
- She usually ________ (go) to work by bus.
- We ________ (watch) a film at the moment.
Exercise 2 – Present Perfect vs Past Simple
Complete with have/has + past participle or Past Simple:
- I __________ (visit) London in 2018.
- She __________ (just / finish) her homework.
- We __________ (save) some money last month.
Exercise 3 – Articles (a/an/the)
Fill in with a, an or the:
- We bought ____ house in ____ small village.
- Did you like ____ film we watched yesterday?
- She wants to buy ____ electric car.
Exercise 4 – Third Conditional
Complete the sentences:
- If I __________ (know) about the party, I __________ (go).
- If they __________ (leave) earlier, they __________ (catch) the train.
Summary
“Master English Conversation – Intermediate Level” is not just a grammar course – it’s a complete conversation training
program that connects grammar, vocabulary, and real-life topics. You work with tenses, conditionals, modal verbs, articles,
gerunds and infinitives, and many other structures, but always in a way that helps you speak more naturally.
With 13.5 hours of video, quizzes after each lecture, and a wide range of vocabulary topics from cooking and sport to crime,
weather, work, and cinema, you get everything you need to move confidently toward upper-intermediate level. The adapted
reading of The Scarlet Letter gives you extra reading and listening practice with classic literature.
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Keep practicing every day, speak out loud as you study, and step by step you will master English conversation at
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