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My English Course A1

One day

Novice

22 Sections

Trinn 1: Tilpass læringen min

Trinn 2: Begynn å lære

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.

Begynn å lære

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.

Fortell hvor du bor og hvor du kommer fra

Den første dagen i leiligheten blir du litt kjent med de andre som bor der. Dere forteller hverandre hva dere heter, hvor dere kommer fra, hvilke språk dere snakker og hva dere driver med.

Begynn å lære

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.

Begynn å lære

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.

Begynn å lære

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.

Begynn å lære

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.

Begynn å lære

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

Beskrive og karakterisere mennesker, snakke om deres utseende, deres personlighet og hva de liker eller misliker.

Det er et ledig rom i kollektivet ditt og du søker defor etter en ny romkamerat. Du legger ut en annonse som inneholder et spørreskjema (inkludert interesser og foto) som folk kan fylle ut på en nettside for utleie. Du ser hvem som har svart og hva de har svart, før du presenterer de profilene som har fanget din interesse.

Begynn å lære

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

Fyll ut et veldig enkelt kjøps- eller spørreskjema på nettet og oppgi grunnleggende personlige opplysninger (navn, e-postadresse eller telefonnummer).

Du fyller ut et skjema på en nettside eller i en app (Erasmus+app) som organiserer kulturelle aktiviteter og møter (mellom lokalbefolkningen og unge mennesker på farten). Du beskriver hvorfor du vil delta på disse kulturelle aktivitetene og det du leter etter på nettsiden.

Begynn å lære

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.

Begynn å lære

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

Interager med enkle utsagn og svar på dem.

Du føler deg dårlig og går til din lokale til legen. Du beskriver hva som feiler deg. Etter legetimen går du for å betale, og så bestiller du en time hos en annen spesialist (tannlege).

Begynn å lære

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.

Begynn å lære

This is my neighbourhood.

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

Story - Next to the Bookshop

a red train

Å snakke om forskjellige fremkomstmiddel og å kunne bruke disse.

Du planlegger en reiserute for vennene dine som kommer for å besøke deg der du oppholder deg. Du forklarer hvilke fremkomstmidler de må bruke og hvilke holdeplasser de må gå av på for å finne frem.

Begynn å lære

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

Skriv en liste over ingredienser eller en handleliste ved hjelp av enkle ord og uttrykk.

Du og romkameraten din arrangerer et middagsselskap med noen venner. Sammen med romkameraten din lager du en handleliste for å planlegge innkjøp av ingrediensene dere trenger til oppskriften.

Begynn å lære

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

Beskriv en enkel oppskrift.

Du legger igjen en melding på din venns meldingsapp for å gi han/henne oppskriften på kaken du bakte forrige gang han/hun var på middag hos deg.

Begynn å lære

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.

Begynn å lære

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

Beskriv på enkelt vis et rom i et hus.

En venn forteller deg at han/hun skal flytte og leter etter et nytt sted å bo. Ettersom en av romkameratene dine skal reise, foreslår du at vennen din flytter inn hos deg og dine romfeller, og beskriver boligen din. Dere snakker om hvordan dere skal innrede stua.

Begynn å lære

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

Bruke enkle ord og uttrykk for å beskrive enkelte kjente objekter/ting.

Du er invitert til en innflyttingsfest med vennene dine. Du ønsker å gi dem en interiørgave. Du går til en interiørbutikk, ber om informasjon om diverse pyntegjenstander, du velger og kjøper en gjenstand.

Begynn å lære

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.

Begynn å lære

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

Finne og forstå enkel, men viktig informasjon i en invitasjon eller kunngjøring.

Du har mottatt to invitasjoner og en kunngjøring. Du svarer på invitasjonene ved å akseptere eller avslå og du gratulerer med de gode nyhetene.

Begynn å lære

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

Sjekk fremgangen din

Denne siste testen gir deg mulighet til å vurdere fremgangen din i målspråket. Alle spørsmålene er tatt fra modulene i kurset.

Testen består av tre ulike deler:

Ordforråd
Funksjoner (språk i praksis)
Grammatikk

Du har 20 minutter til å fullføre testen.

Den endelige karakteren er ikke så viktig, vi oppfordrer deg imidlertid til å være oppmerksom på tilbakemeldingene som gis på slutten av eksamen for å optimere læringen din.
Du må oppnå minst 60 % for å få et sertifikat. Hvis du lykkes, vil sertifikatet være tilgjengelig under «Prestasjoner» på dashbordet.

Start your test

English Final test A1

Modules

Start here!

My name is Kasia.

I speak English.

Ikke startet

This is my brother.

Ikke startet

She’s got dark hair and glasses.

Ikke startet

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

Ikke startet

I get up at 7.

Ikke startet

Sarah is a volunteer in an association.

Ikke startet

I'd like to sign up!

Ikke startet

I go to the cinema all the time.

Ikke startet

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

Ikke startet

This is my neighbourhood.

Ikke startet

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

Ikke startet

I need 200g of butter for my cake.

Ikke startet

I'm making dessert!

Ikke startet

I have nothing to wear! *GAME INSIDE*

Ikke startet

My living room is very bright.

Ikke startet

This frame is on special offer.

Ikke startet

Can I have a flat white, please?

Ikke startet

Congratulations on this great news! *GAME INSIDE*

Ikke startet

Check your progress

Ikke startet

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