Cambridge EMPOWER 2nd Edition 
PRE-INTERMEDIATE B1 ENGLISH COURSE

Do you have a basic understanding of English but want to communicate more fluently and naturally?

Key Benefits of the Cambridge EMPOWER A1 Starter English Course:
Our B1 Pre-Intermediate Course helps you build confidence, expand your vocabulary, and improve your grammar for real-life conversations.

Course Summary



B1 - C1 12-week courses

2025 Term 4 Online
📅 KEY DATES
APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Friday, 29 August 2025

CENSUS DATE

Friday, 5 September 2025

Last date to drop a course without financial penalty

ORIENTATION COMMENSES

Monday, 8 September 2025

COURSE START DATE

Monday, 29 September 2025

COURSE END DATE

Thursday, 18 December 2025

📌 TIMETABLE OPTIONS

9:00 am - 1:00 pm UTC+10

(Brisbane, Australia) Mon, Tue & Thu

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm UTC+10

(Brisbane, Australia) Mon, Tue & Thu

💲 EASY PAYMENT PLANS
One-Time Payment

$1497 USD

Monthly Payment Plan

$127.25 USD

12 payments

Flexible Repayment Options

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What is the B1 - Pre-intermediate course? 

The B1 Pre-Intermediate course is designed for learners who have a basic foundation in English and want to improve their fluency and accuracy in real-life situations.
At this level, you will develop the ability to communicate about a wider range of topics, including work, travel, hobbies, and daily routines. You’ll expand your vocabulary, refine your grammar, and learn to express yourself more naturally in conversations.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to engage in everyday discussions, understand longer texts, and communicate with greater confidence in both personal and professional settings.

Why Choose the B1 Pre-Intermediate English Course? 

This course is for people who are just starting their English learning journey and want to build their confidence in basic communication. By joining, you will: 
  • Expand your vocabulary for work, travel, and everyday conversations.

  • Strengthen your grammar to express yourself more clearly and naturally.

  • Practice real-world conversations to improve speaking and listening skills.

What Will You Learn?

In the A2 Elementary Course, you will improve your skills in speaking, reading, writing, and
listening. You’ll cover useful topics and situations you can use in real life. 

Speaking Practice 

  • Express opinions and share personal experiences.

  • Describe events, plans, and future intentions in detail.

  • Ask and answer questions in social and workplace settings.

  • Participate in conversations while traveling, working, or studying.

Reading Skills

  • Read and understand emails, articles, and short stories.

  • Identify key details and main ideas in longer texts.

  • Follow written instructions and recognize different text formats.

Writing Basics

  • Write structured emails, messages, and short reports.

  • Use past, present, and future tenses accurately.

  • Express thoughts and ideas clearly in written form.

Listening Activities

  • Understand conversations, interviews, and spoken instructions.

  • Follow discussions on familiar topics.

  • Recognize important details in audio recordings from everyday situations.

Course Features That Make Learning Easy

We know learning a language can be challenging. That’s why our course focuses on features
that make your learning experience smooth and effective: 

👨‍🏫 Interactive Lessons 

Each lesson is designed to help you practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing using real-life situations. Fun exercises, role-plays, and dialogues make learning enjoyable. 

📅 Flexible Learning 

Learn at your own pace. Our online platform allows you to access recorded lessons anytime, anywhere, making it easier to fit English practice into your busy schedule. 

📝 Clear and Simple Instructions 

Lessons are broken into simple steps, so you always know exactly what to do and how to practice. 

💬 Build Confidence in Speaking 

Through lots of practice, you’ll become more comfortable speaking English in everyday situations. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll feel! 

 Learn Practical Vocabulary 

You’ll learn words and phrases that are useful for everyday life. Whether you’re talking to a friend, ordering food, or asking for directions, you’ll be ready. 

Ready to start your English learning journey? 
Our B1 Pre-Intermediate Course is your next step toward fluency. Join today and start making progress toward your English goals!

Note: 12-week course

🎓 Miran (Korea)

Karen, I have been afraid of English before I met you. Your soft smile and voice taught me to understand pronunciation and grammar easily. You always encourage me that 'You can do it'. Because of your high standard in teaching, I was led to study English naturally. I will never forget your influence in my studying English.

"This course helped me improve my communication skills at work. The lessons are practical and easy to apply in real-life situations."
– Elena, Office Assistant

"I really appreciated the flexible learning. I studied after work, and now I feel more confident speaking English in meetings and everyday conversations!"
– Carlos, Sales Representative

🎓 Maryam (Iran)

I have learned more grammar in Karen's class. She motivated and guided me with her kindness. I will always remember her because of her kind face and the things I learned from her. I like her personality very much because she is kind and friendly, and she motivates us to be better. Thank you for your efforts. I wish you more success.

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