Professional Email Greetings and Sign-offs | Business English B1
The right greeting makes a first impression. Formal (you don’t know the person well) “Dear Mr Smith,” / “Dear Ms Johnson,” “Dear Sir or Madam,” (when…
ReadThe right greeting makes a first impression. Formal (you don’t know the person well) “Dear Mr Smith,” / “Dear Ms Johnson,” “Dear Sir or Madam,” (when…
ReadUse “can” and “can’t” to talk about abilities! Form: can + verb (no -s, no -ing!) “I can swim.” ✓ “She can’t drive.” (she is 8…
ReadQuestion words start your questions! Word Asks about Who people What things / actions Where places When time Why reasons Examples “Who is your teacher?” “Where…
ReadUse present continuous for what is happening NOW! Form: am / is / are + verb-ing “I am reading a book.” (right now!) “She is writing…
ReadThe simple present tells us about habits and routines. Form: I / You / We / They → play, eat, go He / She / It…
ReadTalk about your day! Routine verbs: wake up · get dressed · eat breakfast · go to school · study · have lunch · play ·…
ReadAnimals live on a farm! Farm animals: cow · pig · horse · sheep · chicken · duck · goat · dog · cat Animal sounds…
ReadWhat time is it? 3:00 → “It’s three o’clock.” 3:30 → “It’s half past three.” Ask and answer “What time is it?” → “It’s ___.” Practice…
ReadSay what you like and don’t like! “I like pizza.” “I don’t like onions.” “Do you like ice cream?” → “Yes, I do!” / “No, I…
ReadWhat colour is it? Colours: red · blue · green · yellow · orange · purple · pink · white · black · brown Make sentences…
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