Beginner to Intermediate Level

English Essentials: Listen and Read

Improve your listening, reading, and grammar skills with this two-month course. Specifically tailored for A1-A2 English level learners, we focus on your proper understanding of the basic concepts, to build your English quickly!

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What's included

This course is meticulously designed to take your English proficiency to the next level, focused on improving your listening and reading skills. 

With valuable reading tips, authentic materials to improve your listening + reading comprehension, we help you tackle basic grammar themes. Plus, enjoy access to a learning community, immersive activities, and personalized  1-on-1 sessions every other week to advance effectively. 

Once you take the assessment, you will receive a certificate of completion.

8 units - 8 lessons

200 Questions

16 videos & 
20 audios

Bi-weekly one-on-one calls

32 PDF printouts

2 group calls

Invest in yourself

Excel in your professional field with our courses. Some of our benefits are:

As easy as 1,2,3

Expect simple yet effective easy to follow content. Accessible anytime, anywhere, our course adapts to your lifestyle.

Highly engaging courses

Interactive exercises, real-world examples, and personalized feedback from the instructor.

Peer to peer learning

Participate in our online forum, share thoughts and ideas, increase connection, get help with your studies.

Accelerated proficiency

Our effective method based on decades of teaching experience allows you to become proficient in just 3 months. 

Learning on a weekly basis

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8

Getting to Know Each Other; Reading & listening

Welcome, an exciting journey lies ahead! This week we will get to know each other, seeing where each student stands and the expectations of the course. We will dive into the theme of the week, "Family and Friends."

You'll begin by receiving tips on how to approach multiple-choice reading tests effectively, followed by practice with two texts related to the weekly theme. Additionally, you will explore the format of testing listening skills and delve into the usage of the Present Simple tense. Engaging quizzes and interactive activities await, providing a dynamic learning experience tailored to enhance comprehension and grammar skills! 

Reading skills II - Skimming + scanning

In Week 2, the focus shifts to the delectable theme of Food. Students will be introduced to the reading techniques of skimming and scanning through engaging reading tips. They'll apply these skills to two readings, including a fun "Menu Quick Answers Challenge." Authentic listening exercises further enrich comprehension, while grammar lessons explore the usage of definite, indefinite, and zero articles in context. To cap off the week, a wonderful interactive activity awaits, ensuring an immersive and enjoyable learning experience. 

Reading skills III - Contextual clues

In Week 3, the focus turns to the intricacies of the theme Work. Students will refine their reading skills with a tip on completing texts using contextual clues, followed by immersion in a variety of texts. Listening activity continues to sharpen comprehension abilities, complemented by a deep dive into the Present Continuous tense in grammar lessons. Expect interactive assignments that will ensure active engagement and practical application of these newly acquired language skills. 

Missing sentences - Fill in the gap

In Week 4, the spotlight is on "People". Students will continue refining their reading prowess with a focus on fill the gap missing sentences, an effective technique to improve understanding. Diving into many different texts, learners will continue to improve their understanding of language in context. Listening exercises provide further immersion, while grammar lessons delve into the nuances of comparative and superlative adjectives. As always, we will have interactive activities to practice these new skills!

Extract key information from texts

In Week 5, the theme revolves around "Education". Students will hone their reading skills with a focus on distinguishing between true, false, and not given statements, enhancing their ability to extract key information from texts. Grammar lessons delve into the past simple tense, specifically focusing on the usage of was/were and could. Engaging listening exercises provide further immersion in authentic language contexts. Interactions remain central to the learning experience, fostering collaboration and active engagement as students consolidate their language skills. 

Story Maps

Week 6 delves into the realms of Health and Sport. Students will navigate through texts using a story map reading tip, aiding in the comprehension and organization of information. Grammar lessons shift focus to regular and irregular verbs in the past simple tense, reinforcing language fluency. Engaging listening exercises continue to immerse learners in authentic language contexts. Interactivity remains a cornerstone, fostering collaborative learning and active participation as students consolidate their language proficiency. 

Present perfect tense, fluency + accuracy

Embark on a journey into Travel during Week 7. You will master the art of matching headings with texts, refining their ability to extract key information effectively. Grammar lessons delve into the nuances of the present perfect tense, enhancing language fluency and accuracy. Engaging listening exercises transport you to diverse language contexts, while interactive activities foster collaborative learning and active participation, ensuring a dynamic and enriching experience. 

K-W-L method

In Week 8, we embrace the wonders of Nature for our final leg of the journey. Students will employ the K-W-L method, a reading strategy that encourages exploration and understanding. Grammar lessons focus on the future tense with "will," enabling learners to express future actions confidently. A captivating listening quiz awaits, immersing students in captivating audio experiences. Interactivity remains a core feature, fostering collaboration and engagement. To culminate the course, a final test awaits, offering students the opportunity to claim their well-deserved certificate of completion, marking their achievement in mastering essential English skills. 

Your success is our goal

What sets us apart? Our commitment to your success. Track your progress, participate in community discussions, and enjoy the flexibility of learning at your own pace. Join a community of like-minded learners and embark on a transformative journey where grammar is not just a skill but a key to unlocking your full expressive potential.

Enroll now and start this exciting journey towards mastering English grammar!
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