Description:

An A1 level of English would be sufficient for very simple interactions, for example as a tourist in an English-speaking country. An A1 level would not be sufficient for other academic or professional purposes.

Course requirements:

• Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
• Can introduce herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where she lives, people she knows, and things she has.
• Can interact with other people in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Course outcomes:

a student at the A1 level in English will be able to:

• Introduce himself simply and use basic greetings.
• Tell where he and others are from and give a basic description of his city.
• Talk simply about family and colleagues, describing their appearance and personalities.
• Discuss clothing at a basic level and ask salesclerks simple questions about it.
• Talk about favorite foods and make simple orders for take-out food.
• Talk about daily activities and arrange meetings with friends and colleagues.
• Describe current weather conditions and suggest activities according to the weather forecast.
• Talk in general terms about his health and describe common medical symptoms to a doctor.
• Describe the location of his home and give simple directions.
• Talk about his hobbies and interests and makes plans for fun activities with friends or colleagues.
• Complete basic transactions at a hotel, including checking in and checking out.
• Discuss common products, make basic purchases, and return faulty items.