English for Beginners
Our General English classes and
private lessons are designed to help you improve your ability to use
and understand English. Our courses are taught by experienced and
qualified English tutors who incorporate speaking, listening, reading
and writing skills; and they will also help you to develop your grammar,
pronunciation and vocabulary.
Each unit is based on our selection of highly successful course books,
which covers a wide variety of topics including: holidays, food and
drink, sport, culture, jobs, transport, and entertainment. Please note
all materials supplied by the English Language Club is free of charge to
all members and students.
Our English tutors use a communicative approach and methodology, meaning there is a strong
focus on speaking and listening skills, which is designed to help you
develop your fluency, pronunciation and increase your vocabulary for many everyday situations as well as improve your ability to
listen and understand native English speakers.
With
relatively small online class sizes, and one-2-one lessons, we are able to offer a personal service
where our teachers can help you to progress quickly and focus on the areas
you need to improve in. Our group and private students will study using
the most effective materials and spend a lot of time in class actually using the
language you are learning in a variety of interesting, innovative
activities.
At
the end of each unit you will be given a grammar and or use of
English test to see if you are ready to move up to the next level.
What is A1 and A2?
Level A1 = beginner, which means that you can:
- Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
- Introduce themselves and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people they know and things they have.
- Interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Level A2 = elementary, which means that you can:
- Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
- Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
- Describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
What is YLE?
YLE is Cambridge English: Young Learners, also known as Young Learners English Tests (YLE), is a suite of English language examinations specially designed for children in primary and lower-secondary school.
The suite includes Pre A1 Starters, formerly known as Cambridge English: Starters (YLE Starters) is targeted at pre-A1 Level, A1 Movers, formerly known as Cambridge English: Movers (YLE Movers) at CEFR Level A1, and A2 Flyers, formerly known as Cambridge English: Flyers (YLE Flyers) at CEFR Level A2.
The tests are written around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English through listening, speaking, reading and writing.
The suite includes three qualifications, each targeted at a different level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) as follows:
Pre A1 Starters can help your child take their first step towards:
- understanding basic English content on the internet
- enjoying books, songs, television and films in English.
- making friends globally
Reasons to choose Pre A1 Starters
- There’s no pass or fail – every child gets a Cambridge English certificate which celebrates their achievements.
- The test uses realistic everyday situations to bring learning to life.
- The test covers all major varieties of English (e.g. British English, American English).
A1 Movers can help your child:
- understand basic instructions or take part in simple conversations
- understand basic notices, instructions or information
- complete basic forms and write notes, including times, dates and places.
Reasons to choose A1 Movers:
- There’s no pass or fail – every child gets a Cambridge English certificate which celebrates their achievements.
- The test uses realistic everyday situations to bring learning to life.
- The test covers all major varieties of English (e.g. British English, American English).
A2 Flyers can help your child:
- understand simple written English
- communicate in familiar situations
- understand and use basic phrases and expressions
- interact with English speakers who talk slowly and clearly.
Reasons to choose A2 Flyers:
- There’s no pass or fail – every child gets a Cambridge English certificate which celebrates their achievements.
- The test uses realistic everyday situations to bring learning to life.
- The test covers all major varieties of English (e.g. British English, American English).
What is KET?
A2 Key, formerly known as Cambridge English: Key (KET), is one of Cambridge English Qualifications. This basic-level qualification is a great exam to take if you're new to learning English. An A2 Key qualification is proof of your ability to use English to communicate in simple situations.
The exam tests all four English language skills:
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
It should give you the confidence to go on and study for higher-level exams such as B1 Preliminary and B2 First.
A2 Key certificate shows that you can:
- understand and use basic phrases and expressions
- understand simple written English
- introduce yourself and answer basic questions about yourself
- interact with English speakers at a basic level.
Reasons to choose A2 Key:
- Gain a valuable qualification that is accepted worldwide.
- Improve your work, study and travel prospects.
- Show that you have the basic language skills you need to communicate in English.
Which companies accept A2 Key?
Here are just a few of the leading organisations that will accept your certificate:
- Universidad de Santiago de Chile
- Universidad de Salamanca
- Agfa-Gevaert
- StudyPortals