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My English Course A1

One day

Novice

22 Sections

Step 1: Personalise my Learning

Step 2: Start Learning

The alphabet and sounds of English.

Four students engaged in a video conference discussion.

Greetings

This is your first day in the host country. You settle into your flat share, introduce yourself to your flatmates, and share on the whatsapp group.

Start Learning (EN)

1. What's your name?

2. I'm from Ireland.

4. Your turn! - My name is Kasia.

Are you ready for a challenge? - My name is Kasia.

*Let's go further - What is your favourite number?

*How do we say - How do you spell that?

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People with different nationalities and backgrounds.

Say where you live, where you come from

On your first day in the flat, you get to know each other, say your name, your nationality, your language, and job.

1. I'm from Ireland.

2. I'm a student.

3. I speak English.

4. Your turn! - I speak English.

Are you ready for a challenge? - I speak English.

Okay folks, now it's your time to shine! Put into practice what you learned by presenting yourself to the members of the OLS Community in our forums. It is a good way to meet other learners and receive support from our community managers!

Present yourself on this forum thread and meet new people!

*How do we say - Hey, how's it going?

Story - Introduction, Part 1

I want to know - Personality Quiz

I want to know - Motivation 1

Family embracing and smiling on a sunny day.

Describe your family and family relationships

On your first day in the flat, you get to know each other and talk about your family and other people you know and say how old you are.

1. This is my brother.

2. How many brothers or sisters do you have?

3. How old are you?

4. Your turn! - This is my brother.

Are you ready for a challenge? - This is my brother.

*Let's go further - All about you, your friends, and your family

*How do we say - Can you say these numbers?

Story - Introduction, Part 2

I want to know - Learning Online

A girl in a red blouse stands with her arms crossed, looking straight ahead.

Describe a person's appearance

You have an appointment with people you have not yet met for group work, a trip to the cinema, a walk or a football match. You ask friends to send you a whatsapp message describing these people to you so you can recognise them. You describe yourself so they can recognise you.

She’s got dark hair and glasses.

Let's go further - What do you look like?

Are you ready for a challenge? - She’s got dark hair and glasses.

*I want to know - How can we make use of memory to boost our learning skills? (Memory 1)

A girl in her 30's feeling good and happy.

Give and receive news

You come back to the flat at the end of your day and talk about how you are with your flatmates. You exchange a few thoughts and feelings.

I'm good, thanks. And you?

*How do we say - What's up?

Are you ready for a challenge? - I'm good, thanks. And you?

PLAY 'LOST AND FOUND'

You need to help your colleagues communicate clearly. To do this, you will go out into the city and find the words they need.

Review vocabulary and phrases from the last 5 modules.

PLAY Lost and Found

A young man in his bed waking up at 07:01

Describe your daily routine

You've been late and tired for days because your housemates are hogging the shower. You get together and make a bathroom schedule to suit everyone's timetable.

Are you ready for a challenge? - I get up at 7.

*Let's go further - My daily routine

*How do we say - Lunch is at half past 12.

I want to know - Tracking progress

a woman sitting on a couch

Describe a person's appearance, personality and what they like or dislike.

There's a spare room in your flat-share, so you're looking for a new flatmate. You put an advert with a questionnaire (including interests and a photo) for people to fill in on a shared flat property search site. You look at who has responded and the people's answers and present the profiles that have caught your eye.

1. Looking for a new flatmate.

2. Meet new flatmates!

3. He enjoys cooking.

4. Over to you! - Sarah is a volunteer in an association.

5. Are you ready for a challenge? - Sarah is a volunteer in an association.

a group of people sitting on the floor together

Complete a short online form or application, give basic personal information (name, email address or telephone number) for a profile.

You fill in a form on a website or an application (Erasmus+ app) that organises cultural meetings and activities (between locals and young people). You describe why you want to take part in these cultural activities and describe what you are looking for on the website.

Start Learning

1. I don't know anyone, and I don't know what to do...

2. Let's sign up!

3. I'd like to join this group because...

4. Over to you! - Sign up now!

5. Are you ready for a challenge? - Sign up now!

*How do we say - Go for it!

Story - Good at Sports

*I want to know - How can you pick yourself up when you’re feeling down? (Motivation 2)

Group of friend watching a movie in a theatre.

Describing your schedule

Your housemate wants to spend the day with you. You describe your schedule to find a time that suits you both.

Start Learning

I go to the movies every Tuesday.

Let's go further - What do you like to do in your free time?

*How do we say - Are you free tonight?

Are you ready for a challenge? - I go to the cinema all the time.

Story - The Audition

Story - Mystery Book

A mobility experience can challenge your limits and push you out of your comfort zone. However, signing up for activities that match your interests can be a helpful way to meet people and find friends along the way.

Participate in the discussion and share your favourite activities and interests here!

a doctor sitting with someone

Describe an illness to a medical professional.

You don't feel well and go to your local medical centre. You describe what's wrong with you. After your consultation, you go to pay and make an appointment with another specialist (the dentist).

1. Hello, doctor? I have a headache.

2. I would like to make an appointment.

3. When can I come for an appointment? I can come tomorrow morning.

4. I don't feel well.

5. Are you ready for a challenge? - I've got a headache!

*Let's go further - Make a doctor's appointments with success

*How do we say - All gain, no pain!

Story - A Good Night's Sleep

PLAY YETI

Help the Yeti return home by finding the missing words.

Review vocabulary and phrases from the last 5 modules.

I want to know - In the classroom

One young man finding his way.

Describe a place

You've just arrived in town and you ask a friend what to do in the area and which shops you should know.

This is my neighbourhood.

Are you ready for a challenge? - This is my neighbourhood.

Story - Next to the Bookshop

a red train

Write about the different modes of transport and how to use them.

You prepare an itinerary for your friends who are coming to visit you in your city. You describe the means of transport and the stops to get there.

1. Take metro line 5 to the museum stop.

2. How do we get there?

3. How do you get to university?

4. Over to you! - Take the metro, line 5, to the blue stop!

5. Are you ready for a challenge? - Take the metro, line 5, to the blue stop!

*How do we say - Is the train on time?

*Let's go further - Let's explore your neighbourhood!

Story - Before the Marathon

A woman mixing food

Write a list of ingredients or a shopping list.

You and your flatmate are organising a dinner party with a few friends. With your flatmate, you draw up a shopping list to buy the ingredients for your recipe.

1. What are we eating tonight?

2. Do we add carrots or courgettes?

3. For breakfast, I eat fried eggs on toast with bacon and grilled tomatoes.

4. Over to you! - I need 200g of butter for my cake.

5. Are you ready for a challenge? - I need 200g of butter for my cake.

*How do we say - The shopping list

Story - It Needs More Basil

I want to know - Learning with others

a living room with a couch and a table

Describe a simple recipe.

You leave a message on a messaging app for your friend to give her the recipe for the cake you made at the last dinner party you invited her to.

1. Oops... I messed up the recipe!

2. The lentil soup from my childhood.

3. My famous brownies!

4. Can you give me your recipe?

5. Are you ready for a challenge? - I'm making dessert!

*Let's go further - It's never too late to learn how to cook!

Someone hidden by many pink clothes.

Asking & giving information

You're invited to a party but you have nothing to wear. You go shopping with a friend and explain what you're looking for. You make a choice.

Start Learning

I have nothing to wear!

Are you ready for a challenge? - I have nothing to wear!

*How do we say - Shopping for a better world

Story - Nice Outfit

PLAY 'MOUNTAIN PATH'

After a week filled with discovery in your host country, you venture out on a day trip to a nearby mountain island.

Review vocabulary and phrases from the last 5 modules.

PLAY Mountain Path

a living room with a couch and a table

Describe a room in a house.

A friend tells you that they are moving house and are looking for a new place to live. As one of your flatmates is leaving, you offer to let her move in with you and describe your home to her. You talk about how you are going to decorate the living room.

1. It's on the second floor.

2. The living room is very bright.

3. The kitchen is small but very functional.

4. Over to you! - My living room is very bright.

5. Are you ready for a challenge? - My living room is very bright.

*How do we say - Sustainable living

*I want to know - How can we easily recall information? (Memory 2)

A woman shopping in a design store

Use simple words and expressions to describe familiar objects.

You have been invited to your friends' house-warming party. You want to give them a decorative gift. You go to a homeware store, ask for information about decorative items, choose and buy.

1. A statuette, it's nice, isn't it?

2. What a pretty little lamp!

3. This is a beautiful and practical piece of furniture!

4. Over to you! - This frame is on special offer.

5. Are you ready for a challenge? - This frame is on special offer.

*Let's go further - Let's make your room more beautiful!

*How do we say - Organic food at the farmers market

A man ordering a coffee to go to a barista in a coffee shop.

Place an order

It's Sunday! You're going to get brunch with a friend in a coffee shop. You look at the options on the menu and order.

Can I have a flat white, please?

Are you ready for a challenge? - Can I have a flat white, please?

*Let's go further - What do you like to eat?

*How do we say - A great way to start a day

Story - Latte Art

A person writing on a piece of paper

Find and understand key information in an invitation or announcement.

You have received two invitations and an announcement. You respond to the invitations by accepting or declining, and congratulate your friends on the good news.

1. They're getting married!

2. I'm delighted to invite you to the party.

3. How to respond to an invitation.

4. Over to you! - Congratulations on this great news!

PLAY SuperWord

Use hints to guess a word in 4 attempts or less. Win points by guessing the SuperWord!

Review vocabulary and phrases from the last 5 modules.

I want to know - Takeaways

Someone passing a test

Check your progress

This final test will allow you to assess your progress in the target language. All questions come from the modules of the course.

The test is composed of 3 different parts:
Vocabulary
Functions (Language in Practice)
Grammar

You have 20 minutes to complete the test.

More important than the final grade, we encourage you to pay attention to the feedback provided at the end of the exam in order to optimise your learning.

You need to achieve a minimum of 60% in order to obtain a certificate. If you succeed, the certificate will be available in your "achievement" block on your dashboard.

Start your test

English Final test A1

Modules

Start here!

My name is Kasia.

I speak English.

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This is my brother.

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She’s got dark hair and glasses.

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I'm good, thanks. And you? *GAME INSIDE*

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I get up at 7.

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Sarah is a volunteer in an association.

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I'd like to sign up!

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I go to the cinema all the time.

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I've got a headache! *GAME INSIDE!*

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This is my neighbourhood.

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Take the metro, line 5, to the blue stop!

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I need 200g of butter for my cake.

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I'm making dessert!

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I have nothing to wear! *GAME INSIDE*

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My living room is very bright.

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This frame is on special offer.

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Can I have a flat white, please?

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Congratulations on this great news! *GAME INSIDE*

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Check your progress

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