This course is for basic users of the language. Learners at this level can communicate in everyday situations with common expressions and elementary vocabulary.
This course is for basic users of the language. Learners at this level can communicate in everyday situations with common expressions and elementary vocabulary. The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is the system that defines and explains the different levels of oral and written expression and comprehension for languages, including English. There are six levels of reference, divided into three blocks: basic user for levels A1 and A2, Intermediate user for B1 and B2 and Advanced user for C1 and C2.
Learn basic English for everyday situations and improve your listening skills with this online English language course.
Have you always wanted to learn English, or need to know the language for your work or studies?
This online 8-week course will help you learn basic English skills. It will give you confidence in everyday situations and help you improve your listening skills, basic grammar, and pronunciation.
At the beginning of the course, you’ll learn what to say when you meet new people, learn to introduce yourself, and practice joining in with conversations. You’ll work on your speaking, reading, and listening skills.
By using your computer or smartphone, you’ll be able to hear people talking in English in a number of different situations and test your understanding with quizzes.
By the end of the course, you’ll be comfortable with asking simple questions, talking about friends and family, and discussing work and hobbies.
Learn to express your likes and dislikes, chat about hobbies such as music and sport, and read emails from a new pen pal. All of these activities will improve your confidence in elementary English.
You’ll have a good understanding of basic grammar including subject pronouns, different tenses, and the verb ‘to be’. Your pronunciation skills will also be put to the test.
Language to introduce yourself
Describing how you are feeling
Asking simple questions
Talking about your friends and family, and describing their personalities
Talking about work and jobs
Saying what you do and don’t like
Talking about your hobbies
Applying basic grammar in sentences
Topic based vocabulary
Pronunciation drill out sessions
Identify language used in everyday situations, such as studying, communicating with classmates, and talking about work
Develop confidence in key language items useful in a range of different scenarios
Apply language skills for everyday conversations
Demonstrate understanding of relevant language that can help the learner progress along the path to studying at a university
Apply basic grammar correctly in sentences while speaking and writing
Pronounce the basic sounds of English correctly
Use topic-based Vocabulary of daily situations