Basic English

Course Objectives

• Understand and use basic vocabulary and expressions commonly used in the classroom.
• Develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for everyday communication in English.
• Use simple sentence structures and grammar to express ideas clearly.
• Improve pronunciation and listening comprehension in English.
• Apply English in teaching contexts, using common phrases and vocabulary appropriate for the classroom.

Schedule

DAY 1

• Personal introductions (name, profession, etc.)
• Basic classroom vocabulary (teacher, student, lesson, book, board, etc.)
• Introduction to common classroom phrases
• Group introductions and icebreaker activities
• Practice simple dialogues for self-introduction
• Homework: Create a short self-introduction in English.

DAY 2

• Personal pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they)
• The verb “to be” (affirmative, negative, and interrogative)
• Simple sentence structure (Subject + Verb + Complement)
• Gap-fill exercises
• Sentence-building games
• Homework: Write five simple sentences about your daily routine.

DAY 3

• Vocabulary related to classroom objects and furniture
• Phrases for classroom management (e.g., “Sit down,” “Raise your hand”, “Please listen.”)
• Basic commands and instructions
• Role-play common classroom situations
• Pair work to practice giving and receiving instructions
• Homework: Create a list of 10 phrases to use in the classroom.

DAY 4

• Numbers 1 to 100
• Telling the time and days of the week
• Asking and answering questions about time (e.g., “What time does the class start?”)
• Number and time-related exercises
• Pair discussions about schedules and daily activities
• Homework: Write a daily schedule in English, including times.

DAY 5

• Adjectives for describing people (e.g., tall, short, young, old)
• Describing objects (e.g., colors, sizes, shapes)
• Forming simple descriptive sentences
• Pair work to describe people or objects
• Vocabulary-building exercises
• Homework: Describe a colleague or classroom object in 5 sentences.

DAY 6

• Vocabulary related to places in the school (e.g., library, cafeteria, office)
• Phrases for giving and asking for directions (e.g., “Where is the bathroom?”, “Go straight, then turn left.”)
• Role-play asking for and giving directions
• Map-reading exercises (real or virtual)
• Homework: Write directions to your classroom in English.

DAY 7

• Present Simple tense (affirmative, negative, and interrogative)
• Vocabulary for common daily activities (e.g., teaching, reading, writing, meeting)
• Time expressions (e.g., always, usually, never)
• Discussing daily routines using the Present Simple
• Writing short paragraphs about daily activities
• Homework: Write a short text about your typical day at school.

DAY 8

• Using the imperative for giving instructions (e.g., “Open your book,” “Write your name.”)
• Phrasal verbs related to classroom tasks (e.g., “hand in,” “look up,” “take out”)
• Practice giving clear and concise instructions
• Pair exercises to explain tasks and activities
• Homework: Prepare a list of instructions you might use in class.

DAY 9

• Phrases for making polite requests (e.g., “Could you please help me?” “Can I ask a question?”)
• Offering help or assistance (e.g., “Would you like some help?”)
• Role-playing scenarios where requests and offers are made
• Group discussion about common classroom needs and help
• Homework: Write a dialogue where you make a request and offer assistance.

DAY 10

• Review of key vocabulary and grammar covered during the course
• Practice of classroom-related conversations
• Preparation for real-life situations in an English-speaking classroom
• Group review games (e.g., vocabulary bingo, sentence-building relay)
• Final role-playing and Q&A session
• Homework: Final assignment: Write a lesson plan in English using some of the language and phrases learned.

*Please note that program content may be subject to change based on input from our trainers.