In the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), A1 level is the beginner or basic level. At the A1 level, students typically learn the very basics of the language, focusing on simple vocabulary, basic grammar structures, and everyday phrases. Here are some of the topics and language skills commonly taught to A1 students
Greetings and Introductions: Learning how to greet others, introduce themselves, and engage in basic small talk.
Everyday Vocabulary: Common words and phrases related to everyday life, such as numbers, colors, family members, food, time, and basic activities.
Simple Grammar Structures: Basic sentence structures, including subject-verb agreement, basic verb conjugations, simple present tense, and basic question formation.
Describing People and Objects: Learning to describe themselves, others, and common objects using simple adjectives and nouns.
Daily Routines: Talking about daily activities, such as waking up, eating, going to school or work, and leisure activities.
Asking for and Giving Directions: Basic vocabulary and phrases for asking for and giving directions, such as asking where something is located and understanding simple directions.
Shopping and Ordering: Basic vocabulary related to shopping, including asking for prices, ordering food or drinks in a restaurant, and understanding basic shopping interactions
Telling Time and Dates: Learning to tell time and talk about dates, days of the week, months, and seasons.
Listening and Speaking: Developing basic listening and speaking skills through simple dialogues, audio recordings, and oral practice exercises.
Reading and Writing: Basic reading comprehension skills with simple texts and writing short, simple sentences or paragraphs about familiar topics.
Overall, the focus at the A1 level is on building a foundation in the language, developing basic communication skills, and acquiring essential vocabulary and grammar structures needed for everyday interactions in the target language
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 84 Lessons
- 60 Days
- Part 1: Introduction1
- Part 2: Presentations74
- 2.0Presentation #1: Friendships in the Digital Age: Struggles and Opportunities.10 Minutes
- 2.1Presentation #2: Advantages and disadvantages of children playing video games?10 Minutes
- 2.2Presentation #3: The Art of Nurturing Friendships: Natural Development vs. Active Investment.
- 2.3Presentation #4: The rise in the bosses’ salary and concerns of the workers.
- 2.4Presentation #5: The best things in life are free.
- 2.5Presentation #6: Fairness of Bosses’ Salaries: Balancing Attraction and Inequality in the Workplace.10 Minutes
- 2.6Presentation #7: The Rise of Mental Health Openness: Exploring the Willingness of Young People to Seek Therapy.10 Minutes
- 2.7Presentation #8: how and with whom lockdowns have changed the way we talk to each other.10 Minutes
- 2.8Presentation #9: “Navigating AI in Education: Promoting Responsible Usage for Homework and Assessments.10 Minutes
- 2.9Presentation #10: The Fashion Paradox: Comfort vs. Standards10 Minutes
- 2.10Presentation #11: Loneliness in the UK: Exploring its Rise and Strategies for Connection10 Minutes
- 2.11Presentation #12: Communication Shifts During Lockdown: Rediscovering Connection in Challenging Times10 Minutes
- 2.12Presentation # 13: Rethinking Retirement: Linking Age to Life Expectancy10 Minutes
- 2.13Presentation # 14: Rethinking Retirement: Linking Age to Life Expectancy
- 2.14Presentation # 15: Balancing Fashion Comfort and Standards: Navigating the Fashion Paradox10 Minutes
- 2.15Presentation # 16: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Government Communication via Mobile Phones10 Minutes
- 2.16Presentation # 17: The Impact of Refusing Teenagers’ Access to Social Media10 Minutes
- 2.17Presentation # 18: Restoring Trust in News Organizations10 Minutes
- 2.18Presentation # 19: Representation in Books: Reflection or Escape?10 Minutes
- 2.19Presentation # 21: People vs. Governments: Taking Action to Protect Wildlife
- 2.20Presentation # 28: Embracing the Future of Work: The Evolution of Remote Work10 Minutes
- 2.21Presentation # 20: The Impact of Refusing Teenagers Access to Social Media: Pros and Cons10 Minutes
- 2.22Presentation # 22: The Impact of Modern Technology on Our Ability to Focus10 Minutes
- 2.23Presentation # 23: The Pros and Cons of Government Emergency Alerts on Mobile Phones10 Minutes
- 2.24Presentation # 24: The Importance of Freedom of Expression and its Limits10 Minutes
- 2.25Presentation # 25: Rebuilding Trust in the News: Understanding the Problem and Finding Solutions10 Minutes
- 2.26Presentation # 26: The Power of Sports: Bringing People Together and Sometimes Pulling Them Apart10 Minutes
- 2.27Presentation # 27: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Education: Benefits, Risks, and Ensuring Responsible Use10 Minutes
- 2.28Presentation # 29 Remote Work: The Future of How We Work10 Minutes
- 2.29Presentation # 30: Shifting Paradigms: How Communication Has Changed in Lockdowns10 Minutes
- 2.30Presentation # 31: Balancing Work, Well-being, and Productivity: The Debate on Regulating Employee Breaks10 Minutes
- 2.31Presentation # 32: Uniting and Dividing through Sports: The Tale of Sri Lankan Workers and Syrian Refugees10 Minutes
- 2.32Presentation # 33: Weather the students should study education and not allowed to quit before 18 age. Do I agree or disagree?10 Minutes
- 2.33Presentation # 34: Should University Education Be Free for Everyone?10 Minutes
- 2.34Presentation # 35: Whether the universities education should be free or not.10 Minutes
- 2.35Presentation # 36 what are the qualities of a good leader in 21st century10 Minutes
- 2.36Presentation # 37: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence: Pros, Cons, and the Path Forward10 Minutes
- 2.37Presentation # 38: What are the advantages of having a lot of options with the food I eat?10 Minutes
- 2.38Presentation # 39: Most students are not allowed to quit education before 18 age, do you agree or disagree!10 Minutes
- 2.39Presentation # 40: The Power of Face-to-Face Conversations in Human Connection10 Minutes
- 2.40Presentation # 41: Urban vs Rural Living: A Personal Perspective10 Minutes
- 2.41Presentation # 42: Analyzing the Positives and Negatives of Beginning the Day with Tea or Coffee10 Minutes
- 2.42Presentation # 43: Disappearing languages and possible actions to protect such languages10 Minutes
- 2.43Presentation # 44: Has Modern Technology Stolen Our Ability to Focus?10 Minutes
- 2.44Presentation # 45: Media and propagation10 Minutes
- 2.45Presentation # 46: Music Education: A Vital School Subject10 Minutes
- 2.46Presentation # 47: use of Artificial Intelligence to create music10 Minutes
- 2.47Presentation # 48: obesity-related illness costs and how to reduce them?10 Minutes
- 2.48Presentation # 49: Playing Video Games: The Pros and Cons for Children10 Minutes
- 2.49Presentation # 50: importance of relating to characters in books10 Minutes
- 2.50Presentation # 51: advantages and disadvantages of having aging population10 Minutes
- 2.51Presentation # 52: The Importance of Representation in Books10 Minutes
- 2.52Presentation # 53: Artificial Intelligence and its impact on job market.10 Minutes
- 2.53Presentation # 54: Are Language Apps Effective Learning Tools?10 Minutes
- 2.54Presentation # 55: Should people do more to protect animals or governments only should take the responsibility.10 Minutes
- 2.55Presentation # 56: What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous.10 Minutes
- 2.56Presentation # 57: challenges that famous people may have to face.10 Minutes
- 2.57Presentation # 58: Data Collection by Social Media Companies10 Minutes
- 2.58Presentation # 59: Why are Birth Rates in the UK Falling? What Does It Mean?10 Minutes
- 2.59Presentation # 60: How different is making a film for online audience or cinemas.10 Minutes
- 2.60Presentation # 61: fixing things when they are broken and how it will be better for the environment.10 Minutes
- 2.61Presentation # 62: friendships and should they be cultivated or natural.10 Minutes
- 2.62Presentation # 63: Freedom of expression and what limits should be put on people to express their opinions. Mouse10 Minutes
- 2.63Presentation # 64: Higher tuition fee in the UK for international students.10 Minutes
- 2.64Presentation # 65: High wages of bosses and is it unfair to pay bosses much more than the workers.10 Minutes
- 2.65Presentation # 66: How to be top on profession?10 Minutes
- 2.66Presentation # 67: Living in Multi-generational household.10 Minutes
- 2.67Presentation # 68: Issue of Loneliness in Today’s Society10 Minutes
- 2.68Presentation # 69: Should companies be able to control the number of breaks employees take during the working day?10 Minutes
- 2.69Presentation # 70: What are the benefits of buying second hand clothing?10 Minutes
- 2.70Presentation # 71: Refusing Teenagers Access to Social Media: and its Pros and Cons10 Minutes
- 2.71Presentation # 72: World as Cashless Society: A Review on Its Feasibility10 Minutes
- 2.72Presentation # 73: The Impact of Individual Actions on Local Wildlife10 Minutes
- 2.73Presentation # 74: Are Zoos Good for Society?10 Minutes
- Part 3: Essay1
- Part 4: Picture Description8
- 4.0Picture # 1: Teacher is teaching in classroom10 Minutes
- 4.1Picture # 2: Singing girl10 Minutes
- 4.2Picture # 3: Father and Son10 Minutes
- 4.3Picture # 4: Wedding Ceremony10 Minutes
- 4.4Picture # 5: Lecture Hall10 Minutes
- 4.5Picture # 6: Average Couple Walking10 Minutes
- 4.6Picture # 7: Girl cheating in exam10 Minutes
- 4.7Picture # 8: A young couple10 Minutes
