Our Basic English course consists of 70 free online lessons (35 at the Beginner Level and 35 at the Elementary Level).
We use the Pearson Global Scale of English/GSE to set the learning objectives and related grammar for each lesson in this Beginner A1 level course (GSE range of 10-29) and in the Elementary A2 level (GSE range of 30-42) of the Common European Framework of Reference/CEFR for languages.
Each lesson is organized as follows:
- Lesson Objectives
- Reading Exercise
- Grammar Tips
- Building Blocks
- Key Sentences
- Practice
- Visual Vocabulary
- New Vocabulary Definitions
- Listening & Pronunciation Practice
- Watch a Video
- Review
- Vocabulary Quiz
- Crossword Puzzle
- Links to More Learning Resources
BASIC ENGLISH
Traveling Abroad and learning about English-speaking countries
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- Lesson 36: Banks and financial services
- Lesson 37: Famous buildings, landmarks, and monuments
- Lesson 38: City tours
- Lesson 39: The economy
- Lesson 40: Energy sources and energy conservation
- Lesson 41: The environment and climate change
- Lesson 42: Fashion
- Lesson 43: Geography and landscapes
- Lesson 44: Different types of government
- Lesson 45: Key periods in history
- Lesson 46: Literature, libraries, and bookstores
- Lesson 47: The media
- Lesson 48: The military
- Lesson 49: Movies and TV series
- Lesson 50: Famous museums and art galleries
- Lesson 51: Music
- Lesson 52: Famous parks
- Lesson 53: The performing arts (theater, ballet, opera)
- Lesson 54: Planetariums and learning about the universe, our solar system, and space programs
- Lesson 55: The post-office and courier delivery services for mail and parcels
- Lesson 56: Religions
- Lesson 57: Science and technology parks
- Lesson 58: Shopping
- Lesson 59: Top tourist attractions and UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Lesson 60: Zoos, aquariums, and nature parks
Studying/working abroad and settling in
- Lesson 61: Applying to universities and colleges. Getting a visa
- Lesson 62: Writing an abstract or summary of a research article
- Lesson 63: Making presentations in the office or at a conference
- Lesson 64: Preparing your CV and a cover letter
- Lesson 65: Looking for employment
- Lesson 66: Preparing for a job interview
- Lesson 67: Renting an apartment
- Lesson 68: Buying or leasing a car
- Lesson 69: Buying a house, condo, or coop
- Lesson 70: Preparing for citizenship
Following the Basic and Elementary courses, you will have the opportunity to continue with culturally-integrated lessons at the intermediate level that will be of particular interest for those planning to visit, study or immigrate to our five key English-speaking countries (Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand) .
These occupational English lessons cover: the Pearson GSE range of 43 to 58 (equivalent to the Intermediate B1 Level of the CEFR); and the Pearson GSE range of 59 to 75 (equivalent to the Upper Intermediate B2 Level in the CEFR).
