Beginner Course Curriculum – Part 1

Beginner Course Curriculum
Part 1

Each lesson has a code, so that you can easily search for and find each lesson.

Title

Code

CEFR

Description

Title: This is the general topic of the lesson.

Code: This is the code that you can search for lessons with.

CEFR: This is the what the passage or conversation is rated according the Central European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Description: This is a sample description. You are free to edit the description and objectives as you please.

Starter English Lessons

Title	Code	CEFR	Description
Introductions	BE3	A1	In this lesson, you will learn natural ways to introduce yourself.
Small Talk: At the station	BE4	A2	In this lesson, you will learn to introduce yourself naturally.
Small Talk: At the Gym	BE5	A2	In this lesson, you will learn to introduce yourself naturally.
Food 1	BE6	A2	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about food.
Food 2	BE7	A2	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about food.
Ordering in a Restaurant	BE8	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to order food and drinks in a restaurant.
Making Plans	BE9	B1	In this lesson, you will learn how to make plans.
Talking about Interests	BE10	B1	In this lesson, you will learn how to ask and answer questions about things that you are interested in.
Directions Part 1	BE11	B1	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to ask for and give directions.
Directions Part 2	BE12	B1	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to ask for and give directions.
Directions Part 3	BE13	B1	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to ask for and give directions.
Directions Part 4	BE14	B1	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to ask for and give directions.
Describing Things	BE15	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary to describe things.

Note: For the lessons below, the first lesson for each topic is conversation-based. The lessons below it are passages.

Beginner English Part 1

Title	Code	CEFR	Description
Introductions	bCOMM1 bCOMM1a bCOMM1b bCOMM1c	A2 B1 B1 A2	In this lesson, you will practice introductions including where you are from, where you work, where you live, and basic information about your family and interests.
Talking about Interests	bCOMM2 bCOMM2a bCOMM2b bCOMM2c	A2 A2 B1 B1	In this lesson, you will practice talking about your interests including skills and abilities. What are you into? How often do you…?
Making Plans & Scheduling	bCOMM3 bCOMM3a bCOMM3b bCOMM3c	A2 A2 B1 B1	In this lesson, you will practice talking about and making plans. You will also learn how to over-come scheduling challenges.
Weather	bCOMM4 bCOMM4a bCOMM4b bCOMM4c	B1 B2 A2 B1	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about the weather. You will practice describing the weather in different places.
Pets, Animals, & Nature	bCOMM5 bCOMM5a bCOMM5b bCOMM5c	A2 B1 A1 A1	In this lesson, you will practice talking about pets and animals. I have a dog. He’s cute and friendly.
Daily Routines	bCOMM6 bCOMM6a bCOMM6b bCOMM6c	B1 A2 A2 B1	In this lesson, you will practice talking about what you do every day. What time do you wake up? What do you do after work?
School – Work	bCOMM7 bCOMM7a bCOMM7b bCOMM7c	B2 C1 A2 B1	In this lesson, you will practice talking about work, work routines, school routines and describe what you do every day.
Movies	bCOMM8 bCOMM8a bCOMM8b bCOMM8c	B1 B1 A1 C1	In this lesson, you will practice talking about and describing movies. Who is your favorite actor? What is the movie about?
Seasons	bCOMM9 bCOMM9a bCOMM9b bCOMM9c	C1 C2 A2 B1	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about the weather, popular and common activities in the four seasons: spring, summer, winter and fall.
Talking about Food	bCOMM10 bCOMM10a bCOMM10b bCOMM10c	A2 A2 A1 A1	In this lesson, you will talk about food likes and dislikes, tastes and food preferences. You will also practice giving reasons why you like certain foods.
Friends & Family	bCOMM11 bCOMM11a bCOMM11b bCOMM11c	A2 A2 A1 A1	In this lesson, you will practice talking about friends and family. Do you have any brothers and sisters? My friend Jack is very nice.
Sports & Activities	bCOMM12 bCOMM12a bCOMM12b bCOMM12c	B2 B2 C2 B2	In this lesson, you will practice talking about sports and common everyday activities. Adverbs of frequency and verbs related to sports.

Beginner English Part 2

Title	Code	CEFR	Description
Clothing & Fashion	bCOMM13 bCOMM13a bCOMM13b	B1 B2 A2	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about and describe clothing and fashion.
Describing People	bCOMM14 bCOMM14a bCOMM14b	C1 C1 B2	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to describe what people look like.
Describing Personality	bCOMM15 bCOMM15a bCOMM15b	B1 B1 A1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about personality.
Sightseeing	bCOMM16 bCOMM16a bCOMM16b	B1 B1 B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about traveling and sightseeing.
Giving Directions	bCOMM17 bCOMM17a bCOMM17b	A2 A2 B2	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to give and get directions.
Travel	bCOMM18 bCOMM18a bCOMM18b	A2 B1 B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about traveling destinations, likes and dislikes.
Health	bCOMM19 bCOMM19a bCOMM19b	B1 B2 C2	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about health, lifestyle and habits.
At the Doctor’s	bCOMM20 bCOMM20a bCOMM20b	A2 B1 C2	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about health, sickness and symptoms.
Describing your Hometown	bCOMM21 bCOMM21a bCOMM21b	B1 B1 B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to describe your hometown.
Describing Things	bCOMM22 bCOMM22a bCOMM22b	B1 B2 B2	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to describe things.
Music	bCOMM23 bCOMM23a bCOMM23b	B2 C1 C2	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about music likes & dislikes, genres and how they make you feel.
Small Talk Starters	bCOMM24 bCOMM24a bCOMM24b	A2 B2 B2	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to make small talk.

Beginner 1 Conversational English
Part 1

Title	Code	CEFR	Description
Introductions 1: Talking about your family	B1L1	A2	In this lesson, you will learn language to introduce yourself and talk about your family and where you live.
Introductions 2: Talking about your Interests	B1L2	B2	In this lesson, you will learn language to introduce yourself, talk about your siblings, job and interests.
Talking about Skills and Abilities	B1L3	B2	In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself in a formal situation and talk about abilities and skills.
Making Invitations	B1L4	A2	In this lesson, you will learn how to invite somebody somewhere and make basic scheduling arrangements.
Showing Someone Around the House	B1L5	B2	In this lesson, you will learn how to describe different rooms in your house.
On the Telephone: What are you doing?	B1L6	A2	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about what you and others are doing now.
Talking about food: Table Manners	B1L7	A2	In this lesson, you will learn table manners, talk about food likes and dislikes and how to make polite requests and show appreciation.
Talking about Transportation	B1L8	C1	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about transportation methods and how long it takes.
What time is it? – Talking about the Time	B1L9	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about time and learn time expressions.
Talking about Interests: Starting a Conversation	B1L10	B1	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about interests.

Beginner 1 Conversational English
Part 2

Title	Code	CEFR	Description
Around the Office: Useful Language at Work	B1L11	C2	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about office routines and make requests at the office.
Expressing Preferences: What is your favorite…?	B1L12	C2	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about food likes and dislikes.
Talking about Likes and Dislikes: Colors and Fashion	B1L13	B2	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about clothes and fashion.
Talking about Current and Future Plans	B1L14	B1	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about current and future plans, and expressions for time.
Talk about your job likes and dislikes	B1L15	B1	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about what you like and don’t like about your job.
Talking about the Weather	B1L16	A2	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about the weather.
Making Plans: On the Telephone	B1L17	A2	In this lesson, you will learn how to make plans over the telephone and how to overcome scheduling complications.
Making a Dinner Reservation	B1L18	C2	In this lesson, you will learn how to make a dinner reservation over the phone.
Ordering Fast Food	B1L19	C2	In this lesson, you will learn how to order fast food in a restaurant
Talking about your Day: Past Tense	B1L20	C2	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about past experiences.

Beginner 2 Conversational English
Part 1

Title	Code	CEFR	Description
Starting a conversation	B2L1	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to start a conversation and ask questions to a stranger.
What are you doing now?	B2L2	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to ask questions and react to what is happening now and in the the immediate future.
Talking about Time	B2L3	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about time.
Talking about your Job	B2L4	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about your job.
Talking about the weather	B2L5	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about the weather.
Recommending Places to Visit	B2L6	A1	In this lesson, you will recommend places to visit and things to see and do.
Travel Plans	B2L7	A1	In this lesson, you will talk about future travel plans.
At the Airport: Checking into a flight	B2L8	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to check in at the airport.
On the Airplane: Ordering food	B2L9	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to make and reply to basic requests on an airplane.
Describing your Hometown	B2L10	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to describe your hometown.

Beginner 2 Conversational English
Part 2

Title	Code	CEFR	Description
At the Hotel: Checking in	B2L11	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to check into your hotel.
At the Restaurant 1: Ordering drinks and appetizers	B2L12	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to order appetizers and drinks.
At the Restaurant 2: Ordering your entrée	B2L13	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to order your main entrée.
Asking for Directions	B2L14	A2	In this lesson, you will learn how to ask for and understand directions.
Shopping 1: Asking for help	B2L15	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to ask for different sizes, colors and styles when shopping.
Shopping 2: Cash or credit card	B2L16	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to pay for something when shopping using cash or credit card.
At the Hotel: Making requests	B2L17a B2L17b B2L17c	A2 A1 A2	In this lesson, you will you will learn how to make various requests when staying at a hotel including ordering room service, extra pillows and towels and arranging a wake up call and taxi.
At the Doctor	B2L18	A2	In this lesson, you will learn how to describe everyday aches and pains to a doctor.
Describing your trip	B2L19	A1	In this lesson, you will describe a past vacation.
Small Talk: Talking about movies	B2L20	A1	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about various things about movies.