A1-Level English Curriculum

1. Curriculum Overview & Objectives

Overview:

The A1-level English curriculum is designed for absolute beginners, aligning with the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This level focuses on developing basic communication
skills, familiarizing students with everyday expressions, and building foundational grammar and vocabulary
knowledge. It aims to promote confidence in using English in everyday situations and prepare learners for
the next level of language learning.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

 Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases related to personal and
immediate needs.
 Introduce themselves and others, and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where
they live, people they know, and things they have.
 Interact in a simple way, provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
 Write short, simple texts such as postcards and fill out forms with personal details.
 Develop basic listening skills to comprehend simple dialogues and instructions.
 Enhance their speaking skills to participate in basic conversations.
 Build reading comprehension skills for recognizing common signs, forms, and basic texts.

2. Structure & Duration

Estimated Duration:

 Course Length: 16 weeks

 Total Hours: 64 hours (4 hours per week)
 Sessions: 32 sessions (2 sessions per week, 2 hours each)

Session Breakdown:

 Session 1–4: Introduction to Basic Expressions & Personal Information

 Session 5–8: Family, Numbers, and Daily Activities
 Session 9–12: Food and Drink, Shopping, and Directions
 Session 13–16: Time, Weather, and Leisure Activities
 Session 17–20: Simple Past and Future Plans
 Session 21–24: Health, Appointments, and Basic Conversations
 Session 25–28: Review & Practice
 Session 29–32: Final Review, Testing, and Feedback
3. Syllabus Outline

Unit 1: Introducing Yourself and Others

 Grammar: Verb "to be," subject pronouns, basic question forms, possessive pronouns.
 Vocabulary: Greetings, personal information, nationalities, occupations, numbers 1–20.
 Speaking: Introducing oneself and others, asking and answering basic questions about personal
details.
 Listening: Identifying personal details in short dialogues.
 Reading: Filling in forms with personal information, reading simple introductions.
 Writing: Writing simple sentences about oneself and others.
 Cultural Note: How greetings differ across cultures.

Unit 2: Family and Daily Activities

 Grammar: Present simple (affirmative, negative, and interrogative), possessive adjectives,

frequency adverbs.
 Vocabulary: Family members, daily routines, days of the week, months, common verbs.
 Speaking: Talking about family members and describing daily habits.
 Listening: Understanding short descriptions of routines and family relationships.
 Reading: Simple texts about family life.
 Writing: Describing one’s family and daily routine.
 Activity: Create a family tree and present it to the class.

Unit 3: Food and Drink

 Grammar: Count and non-count nouns, "there is/are," some/any, basic quantifiers.
 Vocabulary: Food items, meals of the day, common drinks, cooking verbs.
 Speaking: Ordering food and talking about preferences.
 Listening: Dialogues in restaurants, understanding shopping lists.
 Reading: Menus, recipes, and short texts about traditional dishes.
 Writing: Writing a shopping list and a short description of a favorite meal.
 Role-Play Activity: Practice ordering food at a restaurant.

Unit 4: Time, Weather, and Leisure Activities

 Grammar: Present continuous, prepositions of time and place, future plans ("going to").
 Vocabulary: Time expressions, weather vocabulary, hobbies and leisure activities.
 Speaking: Talking about the weather and weekend plans.
 Listening: Weather reports and conversations about free-time activities.
 Reading: Short texts about hobbies and personal schedules.
 Writing: Describing one’s favorite hobby and weekend plans.
 Activity: Create a weekly schedule and share it with a partner.
Unit 5: Simple Past and Future Plans

 Grammar: Simple past (regular and common irregular verbs), future with "going to."
 Vocabulary: Past time expressions, future time markers.
 Speaking: Talking about past experiences and future plans.
 Listening: Narratives about past events and conversations about future intentions.
 Reading: Simple past narratives.
 Writing: Writing a short paragraph about a past event.
 Activity: Storytelling using picture prompts.

4. Detailed Lesson Plan (Sample)

Lesson 1: Introducing Yourself

Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to introduce themselves and ask for personal
details.

 Warm-up (10 mins): Simple greetings and introductions (pair activity).

 Presentation (20 mins): Teach the verb "to be" (affirmative and interrogative) and subject pronouns.
 Practice (20 mins): Pair work – students practice asking and answering questions about their name,
age, and nationality.
 Production (10 mins): Students introduce themselves in front of the class.
 Wrap-up (5 mins): Recap and assign homework (write a short paragraph introducing oneself).

Lesson 2: Talking About Family

Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe their family using basic vocabulary
and the present simple tense.

 Warm-up (10 mins): Discuss family photos.

 Presentation (20 mins): Introduce family vocabulary and possessive adjectives.
 Practice (20 mins): Group activity – students create a family tree.
 Production (10 mins): Students describe their family to a partner.
 Wrap-up (5 mins): Recap and assign homework (write about their family).

5. Assessment & Evaluation Framework

Types of Assessments:

 Formative Assessments: Ongoing quizzes, participation, and speaking tasks.

 Summative Assessments: Mid-term test (Week 8) and final exam (Week 16).
 Speaking Assessment: Role-plays, conversations, and short presentations.
 Writing Assessment: Short paragraphs, descriptions, and guided writing tasks.
 Listening Assessment: Comprehension tasks based on audio clips and dialogues.
Grading Criteria:

 Participation: 20%
 Quizzes and Homework: 20%
 Mid-term Test: 20%
 Final Exam: 40%

6. Resources & Materials

 Core Textbook: [Suggested textbook tailored to A1 level, such as "English for Beginners"]
 Supplementary Materials: Worksheets, flashcards, audio recordings, real-life dialogues, and video
clips.
 Digital Resources: Recommended apps (Duolingo, BBC Learning English, Quizlet), interactive
websites for practice.
 Teacher Resources: Teacher’s guide, online teaching tools, and activity suggestions.

7. Classroom Activities & Projects

 Role-Playing: Practice real-life scenarios (introducing oneself, ordering at a restaurant, asking for
directions).
 Group Projects: Create a class magazine with simple articles written by students.
 Cultural Exploration: Compare cultural practices (e.g., greetings, meals) in different countries.
 Listening Lab: Dedicated sessions to improve listening comprehension with audio exercises.

Conclusion

This curriculum provides a comprehensive and structured framework for delivering an engaging and
effective A1-level English course. It emphasizes a balance between language skills and real-life
communication, ensuring students build a solid foundation in English. The inclusion of interactive activities,
real-life scenarios, and cultural insights will keep students motivated and foster a deeper connection with the
language.