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84 free worksheets

Functional language

Useful phrases for suggestions, opinions, requests and other everyday speaking functions.

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B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Giving Advice - Functional Language

Practise giving advice at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Giving Opinions - Functional Language

Practise giving opinions at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Agreeing and Disagreeing - Functional Language

Practise agreeing and disagreeing at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Interrupting Politely - Functional Language

Practise interrupting politely at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Emphasising Important Points - Functional Language

Practise emphasising important points at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Asking for Time to Think - Functional Language

Practise asking for time to think at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Refusing Politely - Functional Language

Practise refusing politely at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Expressing Doubt - Functional Language

Practise expressing doubt at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Changing the Subject - Functional Language

Practise changing the subject at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Persuading and Encouraging - Functional Language

Practise persuading and encouraging at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Softening Disagreement - Functional Language

Practise softening disagreement at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Summarising a Discussion - Functional Language

Practise summarising a discussion at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Negotiating and Compromising - Functional Language

Practise negotiating and compromising at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Making Suggestions - Functional Language

Practise making suggestions at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Responding to Suggestions - Functional Language

Practise responding to suggestions at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Speculating - Functional Language

Practise speculating at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Comparing and Contrasting - Functional Language

Practise comparing and contrasting at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Making Requests Politely - Functional Language

Practise making requests politely at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Giving Examples - Functional Language

Practise giving examples at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Making Predictions - Functional Language

Practise making predictions at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Making Complaints Politely - Functional Language

Practise making complaints politely at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Responding to Complaints - Functional Language

Practise responding to complaints at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Making Arrangements - Functional Language

Practise making arrangements at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Ending a Conversation Politely - Functional Language

Practise ending a conversation politely at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Buying Time While Speaking - Functional Language

Practise buying time while speaking at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Paraphrasing: What I Mean Is - Functional Language

Practise paraphrasing: what i mean is at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Correcting Yourself - Functional Language

Practise correcting yourself at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Adding a Point - Functional Language

Practise adding a point at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Sequencing Ideas - Functional Language

Practise sequencing ideas at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Presenting an Opinion Formally - Functional Language

Practise presenting an opinion formally at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Showing Surprise and Interest - Functional Language

Practise showing surprise and interest at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2–C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Congratulating Someone - Functional Language

Practise congratulating someone at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Giving Advice - Functional Language

Practise giving advice at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Giving Opinions - Functional Language

Practise giving opinions at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Agreeing and Disagreeing - Functional Language

Practise agreeing and disagreeing at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Interrupting Politely - Functional Language

Practise interrupting politely at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Emphasising Important Points - Functional Language

Practise emphasising important points at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Asking for Time to Think - Functional Language

Practise asking for time to think at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Refusing Politely - Functional Language

Practise refusing politely at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Expressing Doubt - Functional Language

Practise expressing doubt at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Changing the Subject - Functional Language

Practise changing the subject at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Persuading and Encouraging - Functional Language

Practise persuading and encouraging at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Softening Disagreement - Functional Language

Practise softening disagreement at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Summarising a Discussion - Functional Language

Practise summarising a discussion at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Negotiating and Compromising - Functional Language

Practise negotiating and compromising at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Making Suggestions - Functional Language

Practise making suggestions at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Responding to Suggestions - Functional Language

Practise responding to suggestions at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Speculating - Functional Language

Practise speculating at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Comparing and Contrasting - Functional Language

Practise comparing and contrasting at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Making Requests Politely - Functional Language

Practise making requests politely at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Giving Examples - Functional Language

Practise giving examples at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Making Predictions - Functional Language

Practise making predictions at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Making Complaints Politely - Functional Language

Practise making complaints politely at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Responding to Complaints - Functional Language

Practise responding to complaints at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Making Arrangements - Functional Language

Practise making arrangements at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Ending a Conversation Politely - Functional Language

Practise ending a conversation politely at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Buying Time While Speaking - Functional Language

Practise buying time while speaking at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Paraphrasing: What I Mean Is - Functional Language

Practise paraphrasing: what i mean is at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Correcting Yourself - Functional Language

Practise correcting yourself at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Adding a Point - Functional Language

Practise adding a point at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Sequencing Ideas - Functional Language

Practise sequencing ideas at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Presenting an Opinion Formally - Functional Language

Practise presenting an opinion formally at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Showing Surprise and Interest - Functional Language

Practise showing surprise and interest at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Congratulating Someone - Functional Language

Practise congratulating someone at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →