About This Course

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.

Improve your English vocabulary

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.

Learn basic English grammar and common English phrases

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.

What topics will you cover?

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

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you ‘ll be able to...

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