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My English Course A1

One day

Novice

22 Sections

1. solis: Personalizēt manas mācības

2. solis: Sākt mācīties

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.

Sākt mācīties

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?

Click on the link below to share your opinion!

Help us improve! Share your opinion.

People with different nationalities and backgrounds.

Pastāsti, no kurienes tu esi, kur tu dzīvo?

Pirmajā dienā jaunajā dzīvoklī tu iepazīsties ar saviem dzīvokļa biedriem, pastāsti, kā tevi sauc, kāda ir tava tautība/no kurienes tu esi , kur tu dzīvo un kur tu strādā/ studē.

Sākt mācīties

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.

Sākt mācīties

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.

Sākt mācīties

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.

Sākt mācīties

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.

Sākt mācīties

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

Raksturot cilvēka ārējo izskatu, personību un to, kas tam patīk/nepatīk.

Dzīvoklī ir brīva istaba, tāpēc jūs meklējat jaunu dzīvokļa biedru. Sludinājumu portālā publicējat savu piedāvājumu un interesentiem lūdzat aizpildīt aptauju (jautājot par interesēm un aicinot iesūtīt foto). Jūs izskatāt saņemtos pieteikumus un prezentējat to cilvēku profilus, kas pievērsuši jūsu uzmanību.

Sākt mācīties

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

Aizpildīt īsu pieteikuma anketu tiešsaistē, sniedzot pamatinformāciju par sevi (vārds, e-pasta adrese vai telefona numurs) profila izveidošanai.

Tu aizpildi pieteikuma formu (Erasmus+ pieteikumu), lai piedalītos kultūras pasākumos un aktivitātēs, kas paredzētas vietējiem un apmaiņas jauniešiem. Tu pastāsti, kāpēc vēlies piedalīties šajās aktivitātēs un kādu informāciju meklē mājaslapā.

Sākt mācīties

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.

Sākt mācīties

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

Pastāstīt par slimību ārstam.

Tu nejūties labi un dodies uz tuvējo ambulanci. Tu pastāsti, kas tev kaiš. Pēc tam tu dodies uz kasi samaksāt par konsultāciju un pierakstīties pie cita speciālista (zobārsta).

Sākt mācīties

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.

Sākt mācīties

This is my neighbourhood.

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

Story - Next to the Bookshop

a red train

Rakstīt par dažādiem transporta līdzekļu veidiem un to izmantošanas iespējām.

Draugs brauc pie tevis ciemos, un tu viņam sagatavo maršruta plānu. Tu pastāsti par pieejamajiem transporta līdzekļiem un to pieturām, lai draugs nokļūtu pie tevis.

Sākt mācīties

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

Izveidot iepirkšanās sarakstu.

Tu ar savu dzīvokļa biedru organizē vakariņas dažiem draugiem. Jūs izveidojat iepirkšanās sarakstu pēc receptes, lai nopirktu nepieciešamās sastāvdaļas tevis izvēlētā ēdiena pagatavošanai.

Sākt mācīties

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

Pastāsti, kā pagatavot vienkāršu ēdienu.

Tu atstāj ierunātu ziņu draugam, kur tu pastāsti, kā pagatavot kūku, ar ko tu viņu cienāji pēdējās vakariņās, ko organizēji.

Sākt mācīties

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.

Sākt mācīties

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

Raksturot istabu mājā.

Draudzene stāsta, ka pārceļas un meklē jaunas mājas. Tā kā viens no taviem dzīvokļa biedriem izvācas, tu piedāvā draudzenei dzīvot kopā un pastāsti viņai par savām mājām. Tu stāsti, kā iekārtosi dzīvojamo istabu.

Sākt mācīties

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

Izmantot vienkāršus vārdus un frāzes zināmu objektu raksturošanai.

Tu esi ielūgts uz sālsmaizi pie draugiem. Tu gribi viņiem pasniegt dekoratīvu dāvanu. Tu dodies uz mājsaimniecības preču veikalu, jautā par dekoratīvajiem priekšmetiem, izvēlies un nopērc.

Sākt mācīties

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.

Sākt mācīties

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

Atrast un saprast būtiskāko informāciju ielūgumā vai paziņojumā.

Tu esi saņēmis divus ielūgumus. Tu atbildi uz ielūgumu, to pieņemot vai noraidot, un apsveic draugus ar lielisko notikumu.

Sākt mācīties

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

Pārbaudi savu progresu

Šis noslēguma tests ļaus tev novērtēt progresu mērķa valodas apguvē. Visi jautājumi ir no kursa moduļiem.

Tests sastāv no 3 daļām:

Vārdu krājums
Funkcijas (valodas praktiskais lietojums)
Gramatika

Testa pildīšanai ir dotas 20 minūtes.

Vēl svarīgāk par galīgo vērtējumu ir pievērst uzmanību komentāriem, kas tiek sniegti pārbaudes darba beigās, lai optimizētu mācīšanās procesu.
Lai iegūtu sertifikātu, tavam vērtējumam jābūt vismaz 60 %. Ja to sasniegsi, sertifikāts būs pieejams informācijas paneļa sadaļā “Sasniegumi”.

Start your test

English Final test A1

Modules

Start here!

My name is Kasia.

I speak English.

Nav sācies

This is my brother.

Nav sācies

She’s got dark hair and glasses.

Nav sācies

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

Nav sācies

I get up at 7.

Nav sācies

Sarah is a volunteer in an association.

Nav sācies

I'd like to sign up!

Nav sācies

I go to the cinema all the time.

Nav sācies

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

Nav sācies

This is my neighbourhood.

Nav sācies

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

Nav sācies

I need 200g of butter for my cake.

Nav sācies

I'm making dessert!

Nav sācies

I have nothing to wear! *GAME INSIDE*

Nav sācies

My living room is very bright.

Nav sācies

This frame is on special offer.

Nav sācies

Can I have a flat white, please?

Nav sācies

Congratulations on this great news! *GAME INSIDE*

Nav sācies

Check your progress

Nav sācies

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