Course: English Language Course for Beginner A1 Level Learners
Objectives:
- To introduce and develop basic English language skills, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing, at the A1 level
- To enable learners to use English in everyday situations, such as introducing themselves, ordering food, shopping, and making basic requests
- To develop learners’ confidence and motivation to continue learning English
Course Duration: 10 weeks (2 hours per class, 2 classes per week)
Week 1: Introduction to English and Basic Greetings
- Introduction to the course and syllabus
- Basic greetings (e.g. hello, goodbye, good morning/afternoon/evening)
- Introducing oneself and others (e.g. name, age, nationality)
- Numbers and basic personal information
Week 2: Asking and Answering Questions
- Asking and answering questions about personal information
- Yes/no questions and short answers
- Question words (e.g. what, where, when, why, how)
Week 3: Describing People and Places
- Describing people’s physical appearance and personality traits
- Vocabulary for common objects and places (e.g. house, office, supermarket)
- Prepositions of location (e.g. in, on, at)
Week 4: Everyday Activities and Routines
- Vocabulary for daily activities (e.g. wake up, eat breakfast, go to work/school)
- Simple present tense for describing routines
- Adverbs of frequency (e.g. always, usually, sometimes)
Week 5: Ordering Food and Drinks
- Vocabulary for common food and drinks (e.g. coffee, tea, sandwich)
- Ordering food and drinks in a restaurant or café
- Basic manners and polite phrases
Week 6: Shopping and Prices
- Vocabulary for common shopping items (e.g. clothes, shoes, books)
- Asking and answering questions about prices
- Simple comparatives (e.g. cheaper, more expensive)
Week 7: Travel and Directions
- Vocabulary for transportation (e.g. bus, train, taxi)
- Asking for and giving directions
- Prepositions of direction (e.g. to, from, through)
Week 8: Leisure and Hobbies
- Vocabulary for common leisure activities (e.g. watching TV, playing sports, listening to music)
- Expressing likes and dislikes
- Simple past tense for describing past activities
Week 9: Basic Grammar and Sentence Structure
- Subject-verb agreement
- Nouns and articles (e.g. a/an, the)
- Simple sentence structure (e.g. subject-verb-object)
Week 10: Review and Assessment
- Review of course material
- Assessment of learner progress and achievement
- Feedback and recommendations for continuing English language learning