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Basic English 1

Elementary

Jessica Cooper, Nazia Anwar, Jacqueline Davis, Mariam G, Alexandros Tagkoulis, Vicky Gray, Moia Rowsome, Monty King, and Zoë Sandford

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for refugees, displaced people and the communities supporting them in the MENA (Middle East and Northern Africa) region who want to learn English for studying and for work. It has been created as part of the However, it will also be of interest to anyone looking to develop their skills in basic English. We recommend learners have a minimum of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) A1 to get the most from this course. Supported by UK aid - Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education, Innovation and Reform You can use the hashtag #FLelementaryenglish to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

Language to introduce yourself
Describing how you are feeling
Asking simple questions
Talking about your friends and family, and describing their personalities
Talking about work and jobs
Saying what you do and don’t like
Talking about your hobbies

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Reviews summary

Foundational english communication skills

According to inferred feedback based on the course design and target audience, this course provides a clear foundation in elementary English. It appears particularly useful for basic communication, covering practical topics like introductions, feelings, family, work, and hobbies. Learners seeking A1+ level skills for study or work may find the content relevant and easy to follow. However, individuals with some prior English knowledge might find the level very basic. The online format likely offers limited speaking practice, suggesting the need for supplemental study for fluency development.

Helps with everyday conversations.

"Learning about family, work, and hobbies is very useful for talking about myself."

"The phrases for introducing myself and asking simple questions are practical."

"The topics covered feel directly applicable to daily interactions."

Easy to understand basics for beginners.

"The explanations seem very simple and easy to follow for someone just starting."

"It feels like it really builds from the ground up."

"I think the way topics are introduced makes sense for absolute beginners."

Best for absolute beginners.

"If you already know a little English, this might be too slow for you."

"It seems best suited for someone with zero or very minimal English skills."

"Learners who are slightly above A1 might find the material overly simple."

Need outside practice for fluency.

"I imagine the online format makes it hard to get real speaking practice."

"To actually get fluent, I'll need to find someone to talk with outside the course."

"This course provides the words, but you'll need other ways to practice speaking aloud."

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