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CEFR stands for the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is an international scale used to describe language ability, from beginner levels such as A1 to advanced levels such as C1 and C2. This curriculum covers A0 to C1.
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A0Starter
Pre-A1 · Absolute Beginner
The very first contact with English. Learners build the alphabet, sounds, numbers and a handful of survival phrases — enough to say who they are and exchange a few words.
Guided study0–60 hrsGSE range10–21
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A0 lesson path
16 of 16 lessons available now
01The verb to be (am / is / are)Grammar · Learn the verb to be (am, is, are) to say who you are, how you feel, your age, and where things are, with short forms like I’m and she’s. Free practice included.Open lesson 02Subject pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they)Grammar · Learn the subject pronouns I, you, he, she, it, we, and they, and use them instead of repeating names: “Maria is my sister. She is from Mexico.” Free exercises.Open lesson 03Articles a / anGrammar · Learn when to use a or an in English by listening to the first sound of the next word: “a teacher,” “an apple,” “an email.” Includes free practice exercises.Open lesson 04this / that / these / thoseGrammar · Learn when to use this, that, these, and those in English for things near you or farther away, and for one thing or more than one. Free interactive exercises.Open lesson 05Regular plural nounsGrammar · Learn how to make plural nouns in English with -s, -es, and -ies, how to say the endings, and when to say one client or two clients. Free practice exercises.Open lesson 06Classroom objectsVocabulary & topic · Learn the names of classroom objects like pen, desk, paper, and a pair of scissors, use a or an and plurals, and follow simple lesson instructions. Free practice.Open lesson 07Possessive adjectives (my, your, his…)Grammar · Learn the possessive adjectives my, your, his, her, its, our, and their, and put them before a noun: “This is my phone.” Includes free interactive exercises.Open lesson 08Family membersVocabulary & topic · Learn family words in English, from mother and brother to parent and sibling, and connect people with my, his, her, and ’s: “Omar’s brother.” Free exercises.Open lesson 09Question words: what, where, who, howGrammar · Learn to ask simple questions with what, where, who, and how, like “Where are you from?” and “What is your job?” Practice with free beginner exercises.Open lesson 10Greetings & introductionsVocabulary & topic · Learn how to greet people and introduce yourself in English: say hello, give your name, say “Nice to meet you,” and say goodbye. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 11Cardinal numbers 0–100Grammar · Learn to say and understand English numbers from 0 to 100 for ages, prices, and phone numbers, and hear the difference between thirteen and thirty. Free exercises.Open lesson 12The alphabet & spellingVocabulary & topic · Learn the names of the 26 letters of the English alphabet so you can spell your name, an email address, or a booking code clearly. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 13Countries & nationalitiesVocabulary & topic · Learn country and nationality words so you can ask “Where are you from?” and answer “I’m from Brazil” or “I’m Brazilian.” With free interactive exercises.Open lesson 14Days, months, datesVocabulary & topic · Learn the days of the week, the months, and how to say dates in American English, like “Tuesday, March tenth,” with on and in. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 15Colors & basic adjectivesVocabulary & topic · Learn colors and basic adjectives in English and put them in the right place: “a small black notebook,” “The notebook is small and black.” Free exercises.Open lesson 16AnimalsVocabulary & topic · Learn common animal names in English and talk about pets and wild animals with a or an, plurals, and is or are: “I have two dogs.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson
By the end of A0, a learner can…
- Recognize and say the alphabet and numbers 0–100.
- Give basic personal details: name, age, nationality.
- Understand and use a small set of everyday greetings.
- Fill in a simple form with name, address and date of birth.
A1Breakthrough
A1 · Beginner
Learners can handle the basics of daily life. They talk about routines, possessions and immediate needs using simple present-tense structures, if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
Guided study60–100 hrsGSE range22–29
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A1 lesson path
21 of 21 lessons available now
01Present simple (all forms, do / does)Grammar · Learn the present simple to talk about routines, habits, and facts, with do and does for questions and negatives: “Do you start early?” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 02Object pronounsGrammar · Learn the object pronouns me, you, him, her, it, us, and them, and use them after verbs and prepositions: “Call me,” “Give it to them.” Free practice exercises.Open lesson 03Common verbs & adjectivesVocabulary & topic · Learn common English verbs and adjectives in useful phrases like “make a decision” and “listen to an update,” and put adjectives in the right place. Free exercises.Open lesson 04Adverbs of frequencyGrammar · Learn how to use always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, and never, and where they go in a sentence: “I usually cook,” “She is always early.” Free exercises.Open lesson 05Daily routines & telling the timeVocabulary & topic · Describe your daily routine and tell the time in English with phrases like wake up and go to work: “I get up at six thirty.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 06Hobbies & free timeVocabulary & topic · Talk about your hobbies and free time in English with phrases like play chess, go hiking, and do yoga, and ask about other people’s interests. Free exercises.Open lesson 07can for ability and permissionGrammar · Use can and can’t to talk about ability, ask for permission, and make requests: “I can drive,” “Can I open the window?” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 08ImperativesGrammar · Use the imperative to give directions, instructions, and warnings in English: “Turn left at the bank,” “Please take a seat,” “Let’s start.” Free practice exercises.Open lesson 09Present continuousGrammar · Learn the present continuous (am, is, are + -ing) for actions happening now, like “I’m waiting for the bus,” and compare it with the present simple. Free exercises.Open lesson 10The definite and zero articleGrammar · Learn when to use the and when to use no article: “The coffee on my desk is cold,” but “Coffee helps me wake up.” Free interactive exercises included.Open lesson 11Possessive noun ’sGrammar · Learn how to use ’s and s’ to show possession, like “Maria’s desk” and “my parents’ house,” and how it differs from “she’s.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 12there is / there areGrammar · Learn how to use there is and there are to say what is in a place and to ask questions: “There are two chairs,” “Is there a bank?” Free practice exercises.Open lesson 13Prepositions of time and placeGrammar · Learn when to use at, on, and in for time and place: “at 9:30,” “on Monday,” “in July,” “on the table,” “in the kitchen.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 14Rooms & furnitureVocabulary & topic · Learn the names of rooms, furniture, and home appliances, and describe a room with there is and place phrases: “It is on the desk.” Free exercises.Open lesson 15some / any with countable & uncountable nounsGrammar · Learn when to use some and any with countable and uncountable nouns: “We’ve got some rice,” “There isn’t any milk.” Practice with free interactive exercises.Open lesson 16Food & drinkVocabulary & topic · Learn food and drink vocabulary to order in a cafe, talk about meals, and choose between some coffee, a coffee, and a cup of coffee. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 17Clothes & shoppingVocabulary & topic · Learn clothes vocabulary and useful shopping phrases to ask about price, size, and fit, and find out why we say “these jeans are.” Free practice exercises.Open lesson 18Weather & seasonsVocabulary & topic · Learn weather and season words in English, read a simple forecast, and know the difference between “It’s rainy” and “It’s raining.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 19have gotGrammar · Learn how to use have got and has got to talk about things you own and your family: “I’ve got a car,” “Have you got your phone?” Includes free exercises.Open lesson 20Jobs & workplacesVocabulary & topic · Learn job and workplace vocabulary to say what you do and where you work: “She’s a nurse. She works at a clinic.” Practice with free interactive exercises.Open lesson 21was / were (past of to be)Grammar · Learn was and were, the past of the verb be, to say where people were and how they felt: “I was at home,” “Were you busy?” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson
By the end of A1, a learner can…
- Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases.
- Introduce myself and others and ask about personal details.
- Interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly.
- Describe my home, routine and possessions in simple terms.
A2Waystage
A2 · Elementary
Learners cope with routine tasks and exchanges. They can talk about the past and the future, compare things, and describe their background and immediate environment in short connected sentences.
Guided study100–200 hrsGSE range30–42
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A2 lesson path
20 of 20 lessons available now
01Past simple (regular & irregular verbs)Grammar · Learn the past simple with regular and irregular verbs to talk about finished events, and use did in questions and negatives: “Where did they look?” Free exercises.Open lesson 02Travel & transportVocabulary & topic · Learn travel and transport words for buses, trains, and airports, from “travel by bus” to “get off the bus,” and deal with delays. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 03Past continuousGrammar · Learn the past continuous (was or were + -ing) for actions in progress in the past: “Rina was checking the figures when the lights went out.” Free exercises.Open lesson 04Present perfect (ever / never, just / already / yet)Grammar · Learn the present perfect (have or has + past participle) with ever, never, just, already, yet, since, and for: “She has worked here since 2022.” Free exercises.Open lesson 05Past-time expressionsVocabulary & topic · Learn past time expressions like ago, last week, before, and earlier to say when things happened and in what order. Practice with free interactive exercises.Open lesson 06Technology & devicesVocabulary & topic · Learn technology vocabulary to name devices and websites and explain a tech problem clearly when you ask for help, like “The upload failed.” Free exercises.Open lesson 07Town & directionsVocabulary & topic · Learn how to ask for and give directions in English: “Turn left at the second traffic light,” “The museum is on your right.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 08be going to for plansGrammar · Use be going to for plans you already made and predictions you can see coming: “They’re going to run a workshop.” Practice with free interactive exercises.Open lesson 09will for predictions & offersGrammar · Learn how to use will for predictions, offers, and promises: “I think it will be busy,” “I’ll carry those boxes.” Practice with free interactive exercises.Open lesson 10Zero conditionalGrammar · Learn the zero conditional (if + present, present) for things that always happen: “If the card reader flashes red, the door stays locked.” Free exercises.Open lesson 11First conditionalGrammar · Learn the first conditional (if + present, will + verb) for real future possibilities: “If the rain starts, we’ll move inside.” Also unless and when. Free exercises.Open lesson 12Feelings & personalityVocabulary & topic · Learn words for feelings and personality, including confused and confusing, to describe how people feel and what they are like. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 13Comparatives & superlativesGrammar · Learn how to compare things in English with comparatives and superlatives: “quieter than,” “the largest,” and “as quiet as.” Includes free interactive exercises.Open lesson 14Modals: should, must, have toGrammar · Learn the difference between should, must, and have to for advice and rules, and use don’t have to for choices: “You don’t have to print a ticket.” Free exercises.Open lesson 15Health & the bodyVocabulary & topic · Learn health and body vocabulary to describe symptoms, say where it hurts and for how long, and ask for help: “I have a bad cough.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 16Quantifiers: much / many / a lot ofGrammar · Learn how to use much, many, and a lot of with countable and uncountable nouns: “How much water?” “How many bottles?” Practice with free interactive exercises.Open lesson 17Verb + infinitive / -ingGrammar · Learn which verbs take to + verb and which take -ing: “She plans to teach,” “She enjoys teaching.” Includes stop, remember, and try. Free exercises.Open lesson 18Education & studyVocabulary & topic · Learn education and study vocabulary to talk about your classes, goals, and progress, and the difference between study, learn, and practice. Free exercises.Open lesson 19Adverbs of mannerGrammar · Learn adverbs of manner like carefully, clearly, well, and hard, when to use an adjective instead, and where the adverb goes in a sentence. Free practice exercises.Open lesson 20Phrasal verbs (common)Vocabulary & topic · Learn common phrasal verbs like turn off, look for, pick up, and show up, what they mean, and where the object goes: “Turn it off.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson
By the end of A2, a learner can…
- Understand sentences and frequent expressions of immediate relevance.
- Communicate in simple, routine tasks needing direct exchange of information.
- Describe my background, environment and immediate needs.
- Tell a simple story about past events and experiences.
B1Threshold
B1 · Intermediate
The independent-user threshold. Learners deal with most situations while traveling, produce connected text on familiar topics, and explain their opinions, plans and experiences.
Guided study200–350 hrsGSE range43–58
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B1 lesson path
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01Present perfect continuousGrammar · Learn the present perfect continuous (have been + -ing) for activities that started earlier and continue now: “I’ve been checking the list since noon.” Free exercises.Open lesson 02Gerunds vs infinitivesGrammar · Learn when to use a gerund (-ing) or an infinitive (to + verb) after verbs and prepositions, and how stop, remember, and try change meaning. Free exercises.Open lesson 03Work & careersVocabulary & topic · Learn work and career vocabulary to describe your job, responsibilities, skills, and achievements: “I work as a coordinator.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 04Collocations & word familiesVocabulary & topic · Learn common collocations and word families, like “make progress” (not “do progress”) and success, successful, and successfully. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 05Sentence stress, rhythm & syllablesVocabulary & topic · Improve your English pronunciation with syllables, word stress, and sentence stress so the important words are easy to hear. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 06Past perfectGrammar · Learn the past perfect (had + past participle) to show what happened before another past event: “The delivery had already arrived.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 07Reported speech (statements)Grammar · Learn reported speech for statements: say vs. tell, tense changes, and words like today and tomorrow: “She said she was running late.” Free practice exercises.Open lesson 08Passive voice (present & past simple)Grammar · Learn the passive voice in the present simple and past simple, when to use it, and when to add by: “The bike was inspected at 9:00.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 09Media & newsVocabulary & topic · Learn media and news vocabulary to read headlines, tell facts from opinions, and check a source before you share a story. Practice with free interactive exercises.Open lesson 10Discourse linkersVocabulary & topic · Learn linking words like because, however, although, therefore, and for example to connect ideas clearly when you speak and write. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 11used to / would for past habitsGrammar · Learn used to and would for past habits, “there used to be,” and the difference from be used to (being familiar with something). Free interactive exercises.Open lesson 12RelationshipsVocabulary & topic · Learn relationship vocabulary to describe friends, family, and coworkers, talk about trust and conflict, and make a clear request. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 13Question tagsGrammar · Learn how to form question tags like “You sent the link, didn’t you?” and use rising or falling intonation to check or confirm. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 14Modals of deduction: might, could, mustGrammar · Use must, might, could, and can’t to make logical guesses about the present from evidence: “It must be closed,” “It can’t be true.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 15Crime & societyVocabulary & topic · Learn crime and law vocabulary to report an incident, talk about evidence, and use words like allegation, charge, and conviction carefully. Free exercises.Open lesson 16Environment & natureVocabulary & topic · Learn environment vocabulary to talk about climate, pollution, emissions, and wildlife, and explain causes, effects, and solutions. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 17Second conditionalGrammar · Learn the second conditional (if + past, would + verb) for imagined situations and advice: “If we had more room, we’d add a studio.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 18Money & spendingVocabulary & topic · Learn money vocabulary to talk about prices, fees, saving, borrowing, and lending, and to decide whether something is good value. Free practice exercises.Open lesson 19Defining relative clausesGrammar · Learn defining relative clauses with who, which, that, whose, and where to say exactly who or what you mean: “the file that you sent.” Free practice exercises.Open lesson 20Future review: will / going to / present continuousGrammar · Learn when to use will, going to, or the present continuous for the future: “I’ll call,” “I’m going to call,” “I’m calling at three.” Free practice exercises.Open lesson
By the end of B1, a learner can…
- Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters.
- Deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling.
- Produce simple connected text on topics of personal interest.
- Describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes and ambitions.
B2Vantage
B2 · Upper-Intermediate
Learners interact with fluency and spontaneity. They understand complex and abstract texts, argue a point of view, and write clear, detailed prose across a wide range of subjects.
Guided study350–600 hrsGSE range59–75
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B2 lesson path
19 of 19 lessons available now
01Third & mixed conditionalsGrammar · Learn the third and mixed conditionals for past regrets and results: “If we had tested it, we would have found the problem.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 02Past perfect continuousGrammar · Learn the past perfect continuous (had been + -ing) to show how long something had been happening before a past moment. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 03Future perfect & future continuousGrammar · Learn the future perfect and future continuous: “By Friday, we will have finished,” “At noon, we will be reviewing it.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 04Modals of past speculation (must have, can't have)Grammar · Use must have, might have, could have, and can’t have to make guesses about the past: “Someone must have left the door open.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 05wish / if onlyGrammar · Learn how to use wish and if only for things you want to be different now and regrets about the past: “I wish the room were larger.” Free exercises.Open lesson 06Idioms & fixed expressionsVocabulary & topic · Learn common American English idioms like “get the ball rolling,” “on the same page,” and “back to square one,” and when to use them. Free exercises.Open lesson 07Full passive (all tenses, passive reporting)Grammar · Learn the passive voice in all tenses, like “is being replaced” and “will have been signed,” plus reporting forms like “is said to work.” Free exercises.Open lesson 08Causative have / get something doneGrammar · Learn the causative with have and get to say someone does a job for you: “We had the data checked,” “We got an analyst to check it.” Free exercises.Open lesson 09Reported speech (questions, commands, reporting verbs)Grammar · Learn how to report questions, requests, and commands, and use verbs like ask, warn, admit, deny, and promise correctly. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 10Non-defining relative clausesGrammar · Learn non-defining relative clauses with commas to add extra information about a person or thing: “Maya, who leads the team, agreed.” Free practice exercises.Open lesson 11Cleft sentences for emphasisGrammar · Learn cleft sentences with it and what to put the focus on one idea: “It was the new evidence that changed their minds.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 12Advanced discourse markersGrammar · Learn advanced linking words like nevertheless, therefore, furthermore, and in other words to organize longer speech and writing. Free practice exercises.Open lesson 13Abstract & academic topicsVocabulary & topic · Learn academic English vocabulary like evidence, research, assumption, and trend, with natural word partners, to discuss ideas clearly. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 14Politics & global issuesVocabulary & topic · Learn vocabulary for politics and global issues, like legislation, policy, and campaign for, to discuss news and debates in clear, neutral English. Free exercises.Open lesson 15Science & innovationVocabulary & topic · Learn science and innovation vocabulary like peer review, evidence, and invention vs. innovation to discuss research and new technology. Free practice exercises.Open lesson 16Register & formalityVocabulary & topic · Learn the difference between formal and informal English and adjust emails, messages, and requests for different people. Practice with free interactive exercises.Open lesson 17Nuanced adjectives & intensifiersVocabulary & topic · Learn adjectives and intensifiers like absolutely, highly, and fairly, and why we say “very tired” but “absolutely exhausted.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 18Connotation & shades of meaningVocabulary & topic · Learn how words with similar meanings can sound positive or negative, like persistent and stubborn, and choose the right one. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 19Phrasal verbs (advanced)Vocabulary & topic · Learn advanced phrasal verbs like back out, fall back on, carry out, and draw up, where the object goes, and their formal synonyms. Free exercises.Open lesson
By the end of B2, a learner can…
- Understand the main ideas of complex text on concrete and abstract topics.
- Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity with native speakers.
- Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
- Explain a viewpoint, giving the advantages and disadvantages.
C1Effective Operational Proficiency
C1 · Advanced
Learners use English precisely and flexibly across demanding professional, academic and social contexts. They manage implication, stance, register and extended argument rather than simply adding harder vocabulary.
Guided study600–800 hrsGSE range76–84
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C1 lesson path
19 of 19 lessons available now
01Advanced tense and aspect reviewGrammar · Review English tenses at an advanced level and choose simple, continuous, or perfect forms to show time, duration, and completion clearly. Free exercises.Open lesson 02Narrative tenses and viewpointGrammar · Learn to tell a story with the past simple, past continuous, and past perfect, and use the present tense to make it feel live. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 03Mixed and implied conditionalsGrammar · Learn mixed conditionals that link past and present, and implied conditions with without and otherwise: “Without her warning, we would have failed.” Free exercises.Open lesson 04Advanced modal meaning and stanceGrammar · Use modal verbs to show how sure you are, give advice, and criticize politely: “You might want to check,” “You should have checked.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 05Register, tone, and formalityVocabulary & topic · Learn to change your tone and formality for a friend, a coworker, a client, or a formal notice while keeping your message clear. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 06Inversion after negative expressionsGrammar · Learn inversion after negative words for formal emphasis: “Never had we encountered that error,” “Only after the test did we understand.” Free exercises.Open lesson 07Advanced emphasis and cleft structuresGrammar · Add emphasis with cleft sentences, fronting, and emphatic do: “It was the testing that caused the delay, not the design.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 08Collocation and lexical precisionVocabulary & topic · Learn advanced collocations to replace vague words with precise ones: “conducted a detailed analysis,” “made substantial progress.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 09Connotation, nuance, and implied meaningVocabulary & topic · Understand what people suggest without saying it directly, like “not entirely unsuccessful,” and choose words with the right tone. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 10Participle clausesGrammar · Learn participle clauses like “Knowing the route, Maya led the group” and “Having checked the figures,” and keep the subject clear. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 11Reduced relative clausesGrammar · Learn reduced relative clauses to shorten sentences: “Applicants living outside the region” instead of “who live outside the region.” Free practice exercises.Open lesson 12Nominalization and information densityGrammar · Learn nominalization, turning verbs into nouns like reject into rejection, to write more formally while still showing who did what. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 13Hedging and cautious languageGrammar · Learn hedging language to make careful claims, like “The results suggest that the app may improve sleep,” and know when to sound confident. Free exercises.Open lesson 14Advanced discourse markers and cohesionGrammar · Make longer writing and talks easy to follow by linking ideas with nevertheless, in other words, and similar markers, without overusing them. Free exercises.Open lesson 15Concession, contrast, and counterargumentGrammar · Learn to admit a fair opposing point and still argue your case with although, despite, admittedly, and even so. Practice with free interactive exercises.Open lesson 16Referencing and avoiding repetitionGrammar · Avoid repeating the same words with it, this one, do so, and the former and the latter, while keeping your meaning clear in longer texts. Free exercises.Open lesson 17Organizing complex spoken argumentsVocabulary & topic · Learn to give and defend a spoken argument with clear signposts like “There are two reasons” and “I will return to that.” Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 18Idiomatic language and fixed expressionsVocabulary & topic · Learn advanced expressions like “get to the point,” “that being said,” and “weigh the pros and cons,” and when they sound natural. Practice with free exercises.Open lesson 19Phrasal verbs in formal and informal contextsVocabulary & topic · Learn when to use a phrasal verb or a formal one-word verb, like look into or investigate, in emails and reports. Practice with free interactive exercises.Open lesson
By the end of C1, a learner can…
- Understand demanding, longer texts and recognize implicit meaning and stance.
- Express ideas fluently and spontaneously with little obvious searching.
- Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
- Produce clear, well-structured discourse on complex subjects with controlled cohesion.