Foundations of English

Course modules

Lessons in this course

24 interactive lessons with guided practice and instant marking.

1. Lesson 1 · A1

   Greetings & introductions

   Say hello, introduce yourself, and ask someone's name.
2. Lesson 2 · A1

   Numbers & telling the time

   Count 1–100 and tell the time in English.
3. Lesson 3 · A1

   Present simple — daily routines

   Talk about what you do every day.
4. Lesson 4 · A1

   Family & describing people

   Talk about your family and describe someone.
5. Lesson 5 · A1

   Food & ordering in a café

   Order food and drink politely.
6. Lesson 6 · A1

   Places in town — prepositions

   Say where things are and give simple directions.
7. Lesson 7 · A1

   The alphabet & spelling out loud

   Say the alphabet and spell your name and address.
8. Lesson 8 · A1

   The verb 'be' — am, is, are

   Use am/is/are in statements, questions and negatives.
9. Lesson 9 · A1

   a, an, the & plurals

   Choose a/an/the correctly and make nouns plural.
10. Lesson 10 · A1

    There is / there are

    Describe a room, a town or a picture.
11. Lesson 11 · A1

    can / can't — ability and permission

    Say what you can and can't do, and ask permission.
12. Lesson 12 · A1

    Days, months & dates

    Say the date, arrange a day and talk about the calendar.
13. Lesson 13 · A1

    Present continuous — happening now

    Say what is happening at this moment.
14. Lesson 14 · A1

    Clothes, colours & shopping words

    Describe what people wear and shop for clothes.
15. Lesson 15 · A1

    was / were / had

    Talk about yesterday and where you were.
16. Lesson 16 · A1

    Home & furniture

    Describe your home, room by room.
17. Lesson 17 · A1

    Likes, dislikes & free time

    Say what you like doing and why.
18. Lesson 18 · A1

    Getting around — transport & directions

    Buy a ticket and follow directions.
19. Lesson 19 · A1

    Weather & seasons

    Talk about the weather today and in your country.
20. Lesson 20 · A1

    Feeling ill — at the doctor's

    Say what hurts and understand simple advice.
21. Lesson 21 · A1

    Question words — who, what, where, when, why, how

    Ask clear questions about anything.
22. Lesson 22 · A1

    Possessives — my, mine, John's

    Say who something belongs to.
23. Lesson 23 · A1

    Jobs & workplaces

    Say what people do and where they work.
24. Lesson 24 · A1

    A1 review & exam preparation

    Bring the whole level together before the A1 final exam.