B2: Complex Situations
B2: Complex Situations – Advanced English for complex real-life scenarios. Full immersion, no Spanish. For students who completed B1.
UNIT 1 - Workplace Communication
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UNIT 1 - ObjectiveWorkplace communication: meetings, presentations, professional emails, and feedback. -
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L1 - Workplace Communication Vocabulary15 words: agenda, minutes, presentation, colleague, and feedback. Workplace communication. -
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L2 - Common MistakesCommon errors: do a meeting vs. schedule a meeting, discuss about vs. discuss, and I am agree vs. I agree.
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L3 - 10 Useful Phrases10 phrases: add to the agenda, clarify, summarize, propose, follow up, and table a discussion.
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L4 - Minimal Grammar - Present Perfect ContinuousGrammar: Present Perfect Continuous. Actions that started in the past and are still continuing.
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Quiz. Workplace CommunicationComplete with the correct word. -
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L5 - Real Dialogue - Team meetingDialogue in a meeting: agenda, propose, clarify, follow up, and action items.
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L6 - Pronunciation NotesPronunciation: agenda, colleague, constructive, summarize, and propose.
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L7 - AssignmentRecord yourself: add to the agenda, clarify, summarize, follow up, and give feedback.
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UNIT 1 ChecklistCan you participate in meetings, give presentations, and write professional emails?
UNIT 2 - Legal Rights and Responsibilities
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UNIT 2 - ObjectiveLegal rights: contracts, disputes, small claims, and consumer protection.
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L1 - Legal Vocabulary15 words: contract, clause, breach, dispute, plaintiff, and settlement. Legal rights.
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L2 - Common MistakesCommon errors: put a demand vs. file a claim, break vs. breach, and demand vs. seek.
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L3 - 10 Useful Phrases10 phrases: file a complaint, breach, seek compensation, warranty, small claims, and mediation.
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L4 - Minimal Grammar - Past PerfectGrammar: Past Perfect. An action that happened before another action in the past.
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Quiz. Legal Rights and ResponsibilitiesComplete with the correct word.
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L5 - Real Dialogue - Filing a complaintDialogue: file a complaint, warranty, small claims court, filing fee, and evidence.
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L6 - Pronunciation NotesPronunciation: contract, liability, compensation, mediation, and evidence.
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L7 - AssignmentRecord yourself: file a complaint, breach, seek compensation, filing fee, and mediation.
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UNIT 2 ChecklistCan you handle legal disputes, contracts, and small claims?
UNIT 3 - Advanced Healthcare
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UNIT 3 - ObjectiveAdvanced healthcare: billing disputes, second opinions, mental health, and appeals.
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L1 - Advanced Healthcare Vocabulary15 words: second opinion, denial, appeal, therapist, and diagnosis. Advanced healthcare.
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L2 - Common MistakesCommon errors: another doctor vs. second opinion, said no vs. denied, and do an appeal vs. file an appeal.
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L3 - 10 Useful Phrases10 phrases: second opinion, denied, appeal, therapist, itemized bill, and treatment plan.
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L4 - Minimal Grammar - Future PerfectGrammar: Future Perfect. Something that will be complete before a point in the future.
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Quiz. Advanced HealthcareComplete with the correct word.
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L5 - Real Dialogue - Disputing a medical billDialogue: dispute a medical bill, out of network, referral, billing error, and appeal.
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L6 - Pronunciation NotesPronunciation: diagnosis, appeal, therapist, counseling, and itemized.
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L7 - AssignmentRecord yourself: second opinion, denied, appeal, itemized bill, and therapist.
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UNIT 3 ChecklistCan you handle complex healthcare situations, including bills, appeals, second opinions, and mental health?
UNIT 4 - Education and Certification
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UNIT 4 - ObjectiveEducation: certifications, academic advisors, and credit requirements.
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L1 - Education Vocabulary15 words: certification, enrollment, advisor, credit, tuition, and scholarship. Education.
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L2 - Common MistakesCommon errors: matriculate vs. enroll, how much vs. how many, and enter vs. register.
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L3 - 10 Useful Phrases10 phrases: enroll, credits, prerequisites, advisor, financial aid, tuition, and transcript.
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L4 - Minimal Grammar - Mixed ConditionalsGrammar: Mixed Conditionals. Combining time frames to express hypothetical results.
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Quiz. Education and CertificationComplete with the correct word.
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L5 - Real Dialogue - Meeting with advisorDialogue with an advisor: enrollment, credit transfer, prerequisites, tuition, financial aid, and scholarships.
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L6 - Pronunciation NotesPronunciation: certification, prerequisite, scholarship, transcript, and assessment.
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L7 - AssignmentRecord yourself: enroll, credits, prerequisites, financial aid, and scholarships.
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UNIT 4 ChecklistCan you enroll in educational programs, speak with advisors, and apply for scholarships?
UNIT 5 - Home Ownership
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UNIT 5 - ObjectiveHome buying: mortgages, inspections, offers, and closing costs.
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L1 - Home Ownership Vocabulary15 words: mortgage, down payment, inspection, appraisal, closing, and equity. Home buying.
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L2 - Common MistakesCommon errors: credit vs. mortgage, initial payment vs. down payment, and inspect vs. home inspection.
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L3 - 10 Useful Phrases10 phrases: pre-approved, interest rate, down payment, offer, inspection, and closing costs.
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L4 - Minimal Grammar - Relative ClausesGrammar: Relative Clauses. Who, which, that, and whose.
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Quiz. Home OwnershipComplete with the correct word.
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L5 - Real Dialogue - Making an offerDialogue: making an offer, pre-approval, home inspection, closing costs, and the seller's response.
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L6 - Pronunciation NotesPronunciation: mortgage, appraisal, inspection, equity, and principal.
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L7 - AssignmentRecord yourself: pre-approved, interest rate, offer, home inspection, and closing costs.
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UNIT 5 ChecklistCan you navigate buying a home, including the mortgage, offer, inspection, and closing?
UNIT 6 - Negotiation and Persuasion
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UNIT 6 - ObjectiveNegotiation: salary, persuasion, objections, and win-win agreements.
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L1 - Negotiation Vocabulary15 words: negotiate, bargain, compromise, concession, counteroffer, and leverage. Negotiation.
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L2 - Common MistakesCommon errors: lower more vs. negotiate, last word vs. final offer, and think it vs. think it over.
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L3 - 10 Useful Phrases10 phrases: common ground, concession, final offer, think it over, win-win, and walk away.
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L4 - Minimal Grammar - Reported Speech (questions)Grammar: Reported Questions. Statement word order and if or whether for yes-or-no questions.
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Quiz. Negotiation and PersuasionComplete with the correct word.
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L5 - Real Dialogue - Salary negotiationDialogue: salary negotiation, concession, signing bonus, final offer, and win-win.
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L6 - Pronunciation NotesPronunciation: negotiate, concession, persuade, leverage, and compromise.
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L7 - AssignmentRecord yourself: common ground, make it work, concession, final offer, and think it over.
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UNIT 6 ChecklistCan you negotiate salaries and prices, handle objections, and reach agreements?
UNIT 7 - Technology and Digital Life
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UNIT 7 - ObjectiveTechnology: online security, troubleshooting, service apps, and digital privacy.
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L1 - Technology Vocabulary15 words: password, phishing, malware, encryption, backup, and troubleshooting. Technology.
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L2 - Common MistakesCommon errors: not functioning vs. not working, download a page vs. open a website, and good vs. properly.
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L3 - 10 Useful Phrases10 phrases: internet not working, reset a password, phishing, troubleshoot, malware, and privacy settings.
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L4 - Minimal Grammar - Causative Have (have something done)Grammar: Causative Have. Someone does something for you.
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Quiz. Technology and Digital LifeComplete with the correct word.
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L5 - Real Dialogue - Tech support callDialogue: tech support, internet not working, malware, antivirus software, two-factor authentication, and backups.
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L6 - Pronunciation NotesPronunciation: authentication, phishing, encryption, troubleshoot, and malware.
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L7 - AssignmentRecord yourself: internet not working, reset a password, phishing, and troubleshoot.
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UNIT 7 ChecklistCan you handle technology, including security, troubleshooting, and digital privacy?
UNIT 8 - Cultural Integration and Identity
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UNIT 8 - ObjectiveCultural integration: identity, cultural differences, misunderstandings, and diversity.
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L1 - Cultural Integration Vocabulary15 words: culture, identity, diversity, heritage, stereotype, and prejudice. Cultural integration.
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L2 - Common MistakesCommon errors: different vs. differently, cold vs. reserved, and integrated to vs. integrating into.
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L3 - 10 Useful Phrases10 phrases: culture, background, stereotype, misunderstanding, perspective, belonging, and diversity.
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L4 - Minimal Grammar - Embedded QuestionsGrammar: Embedded Questions. Statement word order without auxiliaries.
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Quiz. Cultural IntegrationComplete with the correct word.
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L5 - Real Dialogue - Cultural misunderstanding at workDialogue: a cultural misunderstanding, stereotyping, perspectives, assumptions, and belonging.
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L6 - Pronunciation NotesPronunciation: diversity, heritage, stereotype, prejudice, and perspective.
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L7 - AssignmentRecord yourself: culture, diverse background, stereotype, perspective, and belonging.
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UNIT 8 ChecklistCan you navigate cultural differences, identity, and diversity? Congratulations, you completed B2!
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Información básica
Advanced English for complex situations: workplace communication, legal rights, advanced healthcare, education, home ownership, negotiation, technology, cultural integration.
Requisitos del curso
Completed B1: Independent Living or equivalent upper-intermediate English knowledge.
Público objetivo
Spanish speakers who can communicate independently in English and need to handle complex real-life situations.
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Profesor
Hablo Inglés
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Detalles del curso
Clases
72
Concursos
8
Nivel
Avanzado