AUDIO

BBC. Learning English. How to... Although this website has been archived and is no longer updated, it is perhaps the most comprehensive functional language bank that can be found online free. There are seven main categories of functional language with several subcategories each, all of which include an audio programme in which the particular set of expressions and its uses are explained and exemplified; the programme's transcript, an outlined summary of the most important expressions and some practice activities at the end: a listening activity and a multiple choice quiz. Some programmes are aimed at lower levels and others at higher levels, depending on the set of expressions dealt with. British English. Levels A1-B2.

VIDEO

British Council. What to Say Video series focused on functional language, set in a corporate environment. With transcript, a preparation activity, three interactive listening comprehension activities and downloadables. British-International English. Levels A1-B2.

British Council Learn English Teens. Speaking. Video series focused on speaking and functional language, aimed at teenagers and set in a school environment. With transcript, a preparation activity and three interactive comprehension activities. Levels A1-B2.

British Council. How to... 8 videos dealing with the fuctional language of different everyday situations. With transcript, a preparation activity and a listening comprehension activity. British-International English. Levels B1, B1+

British Council. Starting Out Levels A1-A2

IELTS Functional Language Seven videos on advanced level functional language, useful for preparing the IELTS exam. British English. Levels C1-C2

Simple English Videos. Everyday English Video playlist about different types of functional language, with very clear examples and explanations. British and American English. Levels A2-B2

Papa English. Stop Saying... Video playlist dealing with different types of functional language, with a focus on natural English. British English. Levels B1-C1

BBC Learning English. English at University. A 19-episode animated video series that teaches students useful words and phrases for studying abroad. British-International English. Levels B1-B1+

BBC Learning English. The White Elephant. A 30-episode video series with a focus on functional language at a restaurant. British English Link to the playlist on YouTube. Level B1+B2.

WRITTEN TEXT

International House Bristol. Useful expressions. A very extensive online useful expressions bank, classified into three levels: elementary, intermediate and advanced. Each entry includes ten expressions to use in speaking and writing plus explanations on how to use these phrases. British English. Levels A1-C1.

Compilation of Functional Language from the Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners Level C1

Screenshots from Empower C1 Level C1

Hand-out: Phone Calls Levels B1-C1

Hand-out: Opinions, Agreeing, Disagreeing. Level C1

Hand-out: Speaking about advantages and disadvantages. Level C1

Hand-out: Telling a story or personal anecdote. Levels B1, B1+

BOOKS IN PDF

Dialogs for Everyday Use Book in PDF format with short situational dialogues and insightful language notes. American English. Level A1-A2

More Dialogs for Everyday Use Book in PDF format with short situational dialogues and insightful language notes. American English. Level A2-B1

Everyday Conversations: Learning American English Book in PDF format with situational dialogues and insightful language notes. American English. Level B1-B2