See TLE Instruction in Action
These demo lessons give you a real look at the content, structure, and approach behind TLE Instruction. Each lesson is designed for B2–C1 level working professionals and combines industry vocabulary, authentic reading tasks, and practical communication exercises.
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Lesson Categories
Lesson Category: Technical English
Lesson 1: Writing for Non-Technical Audiences
One of the most valuable skills for technical professionals: explaining complex ideas clearly to executives, clients, and stakeholders who don’t share your background. Covers structure, plain language principles, and common pitfalls in technical business writing.
Format: PowerPoint + PDF | Level: B2–C1 | Industry: Engineering / Technology / R&D
Lesson 2: Presenting Technical Ideas in English
Develop the language and structure needed to deliver technical presentations confidently in English. Covers signposting, hedging language, handling Q&A, and adapting technical content for mixed audiences.
Format: PowerPoint + PDF | Level: B2–C1 | Industry: Engineering / Technology / Finance
Lesson Category: Legal English
Lesson 3: Introduction to Civil Discovery
Understand the language and procedures behind one of the most critical stages in US litigation. Covers key terms (deposition, interrogatories, subpoena, privilege), reading authentic discovery documents, and writing professional correspondence related to discovery requests.
Format: PowerPoint + PDF | Level: B2–C1 | Industry: Legal / In-house Counsel
Lesson 4: Reading Patent Claims
Patent claims define the legal boundaries of an invention. This lesson teaches professionals how to identify independent and dependent patent claims, parse claim language, and understand how claims are used in licensing and litigation contexts.
Format: PowerPoint + PDF | Level: B2–C1 | Industry: Legal / Engineering / IP
Lesson Category: Business English Foundations
Lesson 5: Contract Language for Business Professionals
Non-lawyers frequently encounter contracts in international business. This lesson covers essential contract vocabulary, interpreting key clauses (indemnification, limitation of liability, force majeure), and professional communication around contract negotiations.
Format: PowerPoint + PDF | Level: B2–C1 | Industry: Business / Legal / Finance
Lesson 6: Using E-Mail for Sales Prospecting
Electronic mail is a well-established means of reaching out to business prospects. This lesson covers a structure and method for contacting a potential customer to offer your products and/or services to help them solve their business challenges.
Format: PowerPoint + PDF | Level: B2–C1 | Industry: Business / Legal / Finance
Lesson Category: IELTS Exam Preparation
Lesson 7: Listening
This lesson covers the Listening portion of the IELTS exam. This lesson introduces the IELTS Listening test format, teaches prediction and signpost-language strategies, covers the most common question types and traps, and gives students hands-on practice with a Section 1 form-completion task. Suitable for both Academic and General Training candidates.
Format: PowerPoint + PDF | Level: B2–C1 | Industry: All Professionals / IELTS Candidates
Lesson 8: Reading - Academic
This lesson introduces the Academic Reading test format, teaches time management and skimming/scanning strategies, covers the most common question types with a deep dive into True/False/Not Given, and gives students timed practice with a reading passage and question set.
Format: PowerPoint + PDF | Level: B2–C1 | Industry: All Professionals / IELTS Candidates
Lesson 9: Reading - General Training
This lesson introduces the General Training Reading test format, teaches strategies for reading questions first and matching information across multiple short texts, covers everyday vocabulary found in GT texts, and gives students practice with a Section 1-style matching and short-answer task.
Format: PowerPoint + PDF | Level: B2–C1 | Industry: All Professionals / IELTS Candidates
Lesson 10: Writing - Academic
This lesson introduces the Academic Writing test format, teaches strategies for describing visual data in Task 1 and structuring essays in Task 2, covers key language for trends and comparisons, and gives students practice writing a Task 2 introduction paragraph.
Format: PowerPoint + PDF | Level: B2–C1 | Industry: All Professionals / IELTS Candidates
Lesson 11: Writing - General Training
This lesson introduces the General Training Writing test format, teaches letter-writing strategies for Task 1 (formal, semi-formal, and informal), covers essay structure for Task 2, and focuses on getting the register right. Students practise writing a formal complaint opening paragraph.
Format: PowerPoint + PDF | Level: B2–C1 | Industry: All Professionals / IELTS Candidates
Lesson 12: Speaking
This lesson introduces the three parts of the IELTS Speaking test, teaches strategies for extending answers and discussing abstract ideas, covers the four assessment criteria, and gives students hands-on practice with a Part 2 long-turn simulation. Suitable for both Academic and General Training candidates.
Format: PowerPoint + PDF | Level: B2–C1 | Industry: All Professionals / IELTS Candidates