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English Refresher · CEFR B1 · Unit 1

Getting Started

Introduce yourself in detail. Practice the present perfect, then check your answers and get a score.

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Speaking

Introduce Yourself

What to do: Practice out loud — alone, with a partner, or in front of a mirror. There is no score for this part. Just speak.
Audio 1Listen to an example
Listen first, then introduce yourself.

Step 1 — The basics

  • "I'm originally from (place), but I've lived in (city) for (time)."
  • "I'm currently (studying / working as)…"

Step 2 — Experience & interests

  • "I'm passionate about (hobby). I've (experience)."
  • "I've never (something), but I'd love to."

Step 3 — Ask a partner

  • "How long have you lived here?"
  • "Have you ever (done something)?"
  • "What do you hope to do one day?"

Class Game: Find Someone Who…

Walk around the class. Ask a full present-perfect question before you write a name. Tap Shuffle for a new set.

…has lived in another city
Name: ____________
…has never eaten sushi
Name: ____________
…has studied English for over five years
Name: ____________
…has won a prize
Name: ____________
…has met someone famous
Name: ____________
…has travelled outside Europe
Name: ____________
Featured Reading

The First Ninety Seconds

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Reading

Meet Daniel

What to do: Read the self-introduction. Then answer the questions and tap Check Answers.

Hi, I'm Daniel. I'm originally from Poland, but I've lived in Dublin for five years. I work as a software developer, and I've worked for the same company since 2021.

In my free time, I'm passionate about photography — I've taken thousands of photos, and I've even won a small competition! I've never travelled outside Europe, but one day I hope to visit Japan.

Last summer, I started learning the guitar, and I practice every evening. It's great to meet you!

1. Where is Daniel originally from?
2. How long has he lived in Dublin?
3. What is he passionate about?
4. Daniel has worked for the same company…
5. Which sentence is TRUE?
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Listening

Speed Networking

What to do: Listen two times. Then complete the sentences and answer the questions.
Audio 2Maya and Leo meet

Maya: Hi, I'm Maya. Nice to meet you!

Leo: Hi Maya, I'm Leo. So, where are you from?

Maya: I'm from Spain, but I've lived in London for two years. What about you?

Leo: I'm from Italy. I've been here for six months. What do you do?

Maya: I'm a nurse. I've worked in three different hospitals! Have you ever worked abroad?

Leo: No, I haven't, but I'd love to. I'm a chef, and I've just started a new job.

Maya: That's exciting! Good luck!

1. Maya is from ______.
2. Maya has lived in London for ______.
3. Leo has just started a new ______.
4. How many hospitals has Maya worked in?
5. Has Leo ever worked abroad?
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Grammar

Present Perfect or Past Simple?

What to do: Write the verb in the present perfect OR the past simple. Look at the time words!
1. I ______ in Dublin since 2020. (live)
2. She has never ______ Japan. (visit)
3. We ______ that film last night. (watch)
4. He ______ here for ten years. (work)
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Word Order

Build the Sentence

What to do: Tap the words in the correct order. Tap a word in your answer to put it back. Then tap Check Answers.

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2. Make a question:

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Error Correction

Find & Fix the Mistake

What to do: Each sentence has one mistake with the present perfect. Type the correct sentence, then tap Check Answers.
1. Correct this sentence:
I have went to Paris.
2. Correct this sentence:
She lives here since 2019.
3. Correct this sentence:
Have you ever ate sushi?
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Writing

Your Self-Introduction

What to do: Write a three-paragraph self-introduction (about 80–100 words). There is no automatic score — use the checklist to check your own work.
Structure: 1) Name, where you're from, where you live now. 2) Work/studies and interests (use the present perfect). 3) A goal: "One day, I hope to…"
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Did you include…

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Vocabulary

Flashcards

What to do: Tap a card to reveal the meaning and an example. Great for quick review or quizzing a partner.
originally fromphrasetap to reveal
the place where you were born or grew up"I'm originally from Poland, but I live in Dublin now."
to work asphrasetap to reveal
to have a particular job"She works as a software developer."
passionate aboutadjective phrasetap to reveal
having a very strong interest in or love for something"He's passionate about photography."
to take upphrasal verbtap to reveal
to start a new hobby or activity"I took up the guitar last summer."
currentlyadverbtap to reveal
at the present time; right now"I'm currently looking for a new job."
abroadadverbtap to reveal
in or to a foreign country"Have you ever worked abroad?"
networkingnountap to reveal
meeting people to build useful work contacts"The event was great for networking."
a goalnountap to reveal
something you hope to achieve"My goal is to visit Japan one day."

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