This textbook is a thematic continuation of the "English Textbook for Beginners" by N. N. Dianina and is intended for classes at the middle stage of teaching English. The textbook contains a large number of grammatical exercises, built in the form of fascinating stories, textual and lexical material necessary for talking on topical topics and the formation of linguistic and communicative competencies at A2-V1 levels. For students of the Faculty of International Law of MGIMO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, humanitarian universities, students of foreign language courses, as well as persons who independently study English and have mastered the training program at A1-A2 levels.