language learning center · B1 · Lesson 2
Reasons and results
Explain a decision with connected reasons and consequences.
Step 1 of 8 — Dialogue
~4 min~30 min total
Work from a natural example to useful language, one small pattern, a spoken attempt, and a response that is relevant to your life.
Owen
Why did you decide to change jobs?
Nina
I wanted more responsibility, and I was also spending too long commuting.
Owen
So what made the new role a better choice?
Nina
The hours are more flexible, so I can focus on my work and still have time for my family.
Understand a natural example and learn a small set of useful words, phrases, and patterns.
These items were selected by the lesson curriculum for practical use—not extracted as an every-word list.
The main reason was…
The main reason was…
Another factor was…
Another factor was…
Because of that…
Because of that…
That meant that…
That meant that…
As a result…
As a result…
Which sentence connects the cause and result correctly?
Listen, then choose what you heard.
Write a reply to this line. Use a phrase from the lesson.
Why did you decide to change jobs?
Answer before viewing the model
Answer in your own words. Record yourself, listen back, and then compare your response with the model answer.
Explain a real decision with two reasons and one result.
Choose a decision about work, study, travel, or a daily habit.
Explain a decision clearly in English
Daily goal
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Each activity counts once a day. A correct answer, a completed writing task, or a positive speaking reflection counts toward your goal. One activity keeps your streak going.
- 1. The main reason was…
- 2. Another factor was…
- 3. Because of that…
- 4. That meant that…
- 5. As a result…