Learning Targets

Mira Coach+ Topics Outline

Mira Coach+ is a personalized language coach that uses advanced AI to deliver conversational practice that’s responsive, supportive, and effective—without adding pressure to your teaching team. Each session takes learners about 10-15 minutes to complete. Below is a list of session topics correlated to the US national proficiency standard and CEFR levels.

Typically, students practice with one Coach+ avatar per scenario. Activities with an asterisk (✽) involve multiple interactive conversations.

Exchanging Personal Information

Topic	US Level	CEFR Level	Learning Targets
Introducing Yourself	Novice High	A1	I can exchange basic personal information when meeting new people.
Describing Your Family	Novice High	A1	I can describe my family members, their appearance, preferences, and what they do using simple sentences.
Talking About Your Hobbies and Interests	Novice High	A1	I can exchange information about hobbies and interests, and explain why I enjoy those activities.
Describing the Appearance and Personality of Celebrities	Novice High	A1	I can describe my favorite actor or author.
Describing Your Home	Novice High	A1	I can describe my home and neighborhood, including places nearby and the people who live there.
Finding School Supplies	Novice High	A1	I can ask clarifying questions to get more information about objects in a classroom.
Deciding on a Meeting Time to Watch a Movie	Novice High	A1	I can exchange information about my routine to find time to do an activity together with a friend.
Suggesting Activities to Do Together Based on the Weather	Novice High	A1	I can confirm with my partner the time, place and reason for a meeting.
Checking into a Hotel*	Novice High	A1	I can provide personal information and make simple requests at a hotel.

Everyday Basics: Food, Clothing, and Groceries

*Topic*	*Proficiency Level*	*CEFR Level*	*Learning Targets*
Exchanging Food Preferences	Novice High	A1	I can exchange food preferences and share my own likes and dislikes.
Shopping for Groceries	Novice High	A1	I can interact with a cashier to purchase groceries.
Ordering at a Restaurant	Novice High	A1	I can interact with a waiter to order food.
Choosing and Buying Clothes	Novice High	A1	I can request information about available items at a retail store and politely request help.
Giving Directions in the City	Novice High	A1	I can give simple directions to a nearby location.
Politely Saying No	Novice High	A1	I can respond to questions about my and others’ availability.
Connecting with Your Community at a Coffee Shop*	Novice High	A1	I can interact with staff to make an order and exchange preferences with others.

Talking About Feelings and Experiences

*Topic*	*Proficiency Level*	*CEFR Level*	*Learning Targets*
Sharing Memories and Feelings About Animals	Novice High	A1	I can describe my feelings and emotions related to past experiences with animals.
Exchanging Details of Last Weekend	Novice High	A1	I can compare weekends with a friend to identify who had the more boring weekend.
Reporting a Lost Item at the Police Station	Novice High	A1	I can describe a lost object and present the chain of past events.
Giving Excuses about Past Events	Novice High	A1	I can give simple reasons why I am late.
Helping Your Neighbor Find Her Cat	Novice High	A1	I can provide a detailed description of the animal’s appearance and activities in the past.
Describing Health Problems to a Doctor	Novice High	A1	I can describe simple health problems to a doctor.
Sharing Your Travel Experiences	Novice High	A1	I can exchange basic information about my travel experiences.
Planning a Vacation with Your Friend	Novice High	A1	I can interact with others to make simple travel plans.
Going to the Airport*	Novice High	A1	I can interact with others and respond to simple questions from the staff at the airport.

Building Connections

*Topic*	*Proficiency Level*	*CEFR Level*	*Learning Targets*
Introducing Your Professional Background to a Career Counselor	Intermediate Low	A2	I can describe what I plan to do next in my school or work life.
Describing Family Traditions and Holidays	Intermediate Low	A2	I can present my family’s traditions and describe holiday celebrations in detail.
Giving Advice on Dividing Chores	Intermediate Low	A2	I can give advice on dividing responsibilities around the house.
Joining a Movie Club	Intermediate Low	A2	I can express my movie preferences and justify them.
Reaching a Compromise on Where to Eat Out	Intermediate Low	A2	I can exchange preferences for different cuisines.
Recommending Activities to Do in Your Hometown	Intermediate Low	A2	I can describe my town’s main attractions and give relevant recommendations.
Comparing Potential Outfits for a Rock Concert	Intermediate Low	A2	I can express preferences in clothes and compare alternatives.
Finding a Person Who Lost Their ID at a Party*	Intermediate Low	A2	I can ask a series of follow-up questions about appearance and interests.

Solving Everyday Problems

*Topic*	*Proficiency Level*	*CEFR Level*	*Learning Targets*
Finding Your Way at a Train Station	Intermediate Low	A2	I can ask appropriate follow-up questions while asking for directions.
Giving Directions in the City	Intermediate Low	A2	I can give detailed directions to a tourist.
Asking for Recommendations at a Restaurant	Intermediate Low	A2	I can interact with a waiter to ask for dish recommendations at a restaurant.
Negotiating at a Souvenir Shop	Intermediate Low	A2	I can interact with others to negotiate and justify the price of an item.
Complaining at a Hotel	Intermediate Low	A2	I can present a series of justified problems and politely request for them to be resolved.
Comparing Tour Options by Asking for Details	Intermediate Low	A2	I can compare different tour options and justify my decision.
Moving into a New Apartment	Intermediate Low	A2	I can ask for information about housing and the neighborhood while choosing an apartment.
Clarifying Recipe Details*	Intermediate Low	A2	I can interact with others to ask about the quantity and availability of ingredients for a recipe.

Handling Life’s Challenges

*Topic*	*Proficiency Level*	*CEFR Level*	*Learning Targets*
Making Assumptions After Failing a Test	Intermediate Low	A2	I can exchange opinions about potential consequences.
Predicting One Problem After Another	Intermediate Low	A2	I can predict possible future events that are not certain.
Preparing for a Camping Trip	Intermediate Low	A2	I can interact to plan a hiking trip by exchanging needs and preferences.
Sharing Your Best and Worst Travel Experiences	Intermediate Low	A2	I can give a description of a place I have visited and explain how I resolved problems encountered there.
Discussing What You Used to Do as a Child	Intermediate Low	A2	I can talk about things I used to do in the past.
Asking for Medicine at the Pharmacy	Intermediate Low	A2	I can interact with a pharmacist by describing my symptoms to ask for specific medicine.
Making a Statement at the Police Station	Intermediate Low	A2	I can describe events that happened during a crime.
Reporting What the Teacher Said	Intermediate Low	A2	I can report what someone else said about a recent event.
Exchanging Currency and Giving Financial Advice*	Intermediate Low	A2	I can interact with others to exchange currency and give financial advice.

Communicating Under Pressure

*Topic*	*Proficiency Level*	*CEFR Level*	*Learning Targets*
Introducing Yourself at a Job Interview	Intermediate Mid	B1	I can introduce my professional background using a series of connected sentences.
Returning a Meal at a Restaurant	Intermediate Mid	B1	I can interact with a waiter to complain about a meal at a restaurant.
Choosing a New SIM Card	Intermediate Mid	B1	I can interact with a sales assistant to choose the best SIM card based on my needs using a series of sentences.
Resolving Schedule Conflicts with your Academic Advisor	Intermediate Mid	B1	I can interact with an academic advisor to resolve a scheduling conflict that resulted from a misunderstanding.
Asking for Help in an Emergency Situation	Intermediate Mid	B1	I can interact to request a repair service for a broken appliance.
Resolving a Dental Emergency	Intermediate Mid	B1	I can interact with the dentist to request appropriate care.

Who We Are: Reflections and Aspirations

*Topic*	*Proficiency Level*	*CEFR Level*	*Learning Targets*
Exchanging Childhood Memories	Intermediate Mid	B1	I can tell a simple story about a childhood memory.
Talking about Personal and Professional Achievements	Intermediate Mid	B1	I can present my greatest achievements using a series of sentences.
Reflecting on Interests and Exploring New Ones	Intermediate Mid	B1	I can talk about an experience related to my hobbies or activities.
Exchanging Dreams	Intermediate Mid	B1	I can discuss fictional events and ask about others’ dreams.
Expressing Regrets	Intermediate Mid	B1	I can express regrets about past decisions and actions.
Exchanging and Reporting News at School*	Intermediate Mid	B1	I can discuss a recent news story and describe its impact on my community.

Exploring Identity Through Conversation

*Topic*	*Proficiency Level*	*CEFR Level*	*Learning Targets*
Choosing a Career Path	Intermediate High	B1	I can discuss information about career pathways.
Giving Advice on Health and Well-being	Intermediate High	B1	I can exchange opinions about health and well-being.
Discussing Effective Learning Strategies	Intermediate High	B1	I can exchange advice on how to be a successfullearner.
Guessing a Movie Based on the Plot	Intermediate High	B1	I can describe the plot of a movie and ask clarifying questions to guess a movie.
Retelling a Story You Recently Read	Intermediate High	B1	I can retell a story I read or heard and include important details.

Making Your Point by Presenting Viewpoints

*Topic*	*Proficiency Level*	*CEFR Level*	*Learning Targets*
Comparing Means of Transportation	Intermediate High	B1	I can compare the advantages and disadvantages of different means of transportation.
Expressing Your Viewpoint on Reading Books	Intermediate High	B1	I can express my viewpoint on current trends around reading books and provide reasons to support my views.
Discussing Cultural Differences around Relationships	Intermediate High	B1	I can discuss cultural differences in dating practices and explain how relationship building varies between countries.
Discussing Environmental Issues	Intermediate High	B1	I can present and justify my point of view on current event topics such as recycling and extreme weather events.
Presenting Life-Changing Technology	Intermediate High	B1	I can make a persuasive presentation to show the importance of a specific technology for society.
Expressing Your Opinion on Social Media	Intermediate High	B1	I can exchange opinions about the ways we use social media in our personal and school or work lives.
Reporting Statements from a Car Crash Scene*	Intermediate High	B1	I can report what others said about an unexpected event in the past and express my own opinion using connected sentences.

Shaping the Self

*Topic*	*Proficiency Level*	*CEFR Level*	*Learning Targets*
Who I’ve Become: Identity in Motion	Advanced Low	B2	I can talk about the personal experiences and influences that have shaped who I am today.
Giving Advice on Choosing Between Values and Success	Advanced Low	B2	I can give advice about choosing between success and personal values and explain why I made that choice.
What Changed Me: Passion with Impact	Advanced Low	B2	I can describe a personal hobby or project that’s important to me and explain how it has influenced my life.
Reflecting on Why We Overspend and How to Avoid It	Advanced Low	B2	I can give my opinion about overspending and share examples of how people can spend more wisely.
Exploring Why You’re Not Feeling Like Yourself	Advanced Low	B2	I can explore possible causes of emotional stress and suggest realistic ways to improve balance and well-being.
Words That Stay With You	Advanced Low	B2	I can describe a piece of writing that inspired me and retell something meaningful the author or character said.

Navigating Our Shared Challenges

*Topic*	*Proficiency Level*	*CEFR Level*	*Learning Targets*
Deciding Between Online and In-Person Learning	Advanced Low	B2	I can compare online and in-person learning and give advice based on my experience.
Discussing the Most Pressing Global Challenges	Advanced Low	B2	I can talk about global challenges that matter to me and give reasons why they are important.
A Small Change, A Big Wake-Up Call	Advanced Low	B2	I can explain how a small environmental event led to a personal realization and describe how it changed my behavior.
The World We Could Build	Advanced Low	B2	I can talk about my hopes for the future and describe how society could improve if people made better choices.
What I Learned: Reporting on Cultural Traditions*	Advanced Low	B2	I can report what others said about their cultural traditions using appropriate language and structure.
Speaking Up About Stereotypes and Fairness	Advanced Mid	B2	I can express and defend my opinion about fairness and stereotypes in a respectful discussion.

Diversity of Cultures and Opinions

*Topic*	*Proficiency Level*	*CEFR Level*	*Learning Targets*
Choosing a Skill to Master: What’s Truly Worth It?	Advanced Mid	B2	I can compare different skills and explain which one is most useful or important for my goals.
Cultural Expectations: What Should Visitors Know?	Advanced Mid	B2	I can describe what visitors should know about my culture and how to behave respectfully.
Launching a Business: “Brick or Click?”	Advanced Mid	B2	I can compare two business models and give advice about which one is more effective or realistic.
Debating a Social Media Ban for Kids	Advanced Mid	B2	I can defend a policy by giving arguments and responding to different viewpoints respectfully.
Telling the Story of a Life-Changing Experience	Advanced Mid	B2	I can share a story about a life-changing experience and explain how it affected my identity or perspective.
Digital Identity and the Ethics of Online Self-Image	Advanced Mid	B2	I can evaluate the ethics of online identity and explain how digital presence shapes real-world outcomes.

Creating Pathways to Opportunity

*Topic*	*Proficiency Level*	*CEFR Level*	*Learning Targets*
Pitching a Solution for Career Access Inequality	Advanced Mid	B2	I can pitch an idea to reduce inequality and respond persuasively to questions about it.
Challenging Stereotypes in Cultural Exhibits	Advanced Mid	B2	I can explore the impact of stereotypes and recommend ways to promote intercultural understanding in a public setting.
Improving Your Professional Writing: Feedback on a Meeting Summary	Advanced Mid	B2	I can ask for and respond to feedback about the tone and structure of a work-related message.
Reflecting on a Setback That Shaped You	Advanced Mid	B2	I can describe a personal setback, explain what led to it, and reflect on how it shaped my perspective or behavior.
Getting the Word Out: Planning the Environmental Campaign*	Advanced Mid	B2	I can argue why an environmental issue should be prioritized, propose solutions, and respond to objections.

Updated: November 2025