course introduction
Level 1
Welcome to level 1 of the step-by-step core course! This level is aimed at complete beginners (pre-A1 of the CEFR levels), focusing on learning core vocabulary and set sentence structures while improving their spoken English. Each lesson is designed for 25-30 minute classes, and comes with lesson previews, workbooks and flashcards. Unit 1: Introductions This
Level 2
Welcome to level 2 of the step-by-step core course! This level is aimed at beginners (CEFR level pre-A1), focusing on learning core vocabulary and set sentence structures while improving their spoken English. Each lesson is designed for 25-30 minute classes, and comes with lesson previews, workbooks and flashcards. Unit 1: My friends This unit discusses
Level 3
Welcome to level 3 of the step-by-step core course! This level is aimed at beginners (CEFR level A1), with more of a focus on grammar – particularly the present continuous tense and future tense. Students will also build their confidence using more extended and complex sentences. Each lesson is designed for 25-30 minute classes, and
Level 4
Welcome to level 4 of the step-by-step core course! This level is aimed at upper beginners (CEFR level A1+), with more of a focus on reading, writing and grammar – particularly the past simple tense, comparatives and modal verbs. Each lesson is designed for 25-30 minute classes, and comes with lesson previews, workbooks and flashcards.
Level 5
Welcome to level 5 of the step-by-step core course! This level is aimed at pre-intermediate students (CEFR level A2), introducing more complex grammar such as the future tense and conditionals. Lessons link to more diverse out-of-school contexts such as jobs, the environment and going out. Each lesson is designed for 25-30 minute classes. Unit 1:
Phonics course
Phonics sets the foundations for reading and is an essential part of any beginners ESL curriculum. The Abridge Academy Phonics Course is intended to provide more guided phonics training in line with the latest synthetic phonics teaching approaches, with the specific needs of students for whom English is a second language in mind. Many thanks