Today we will continue to talk about levels in English. Level A1-A2 or Elementary - the second level of knowledge in English in the Common European CEFR system, a system for defining different language levels. In everyday speech, this level can be called basic. The term "Elementary" is the official level description in CEFR. A student who has mastered a basic level of English can satisfy their basic communication needs. So, let's talk about everything one by one.

English Level Table

LEVEL	Description	CEFR level
beginner	You don't speak English	;)
Elementary	You can say and understand some words and phrases in English	A1
Pre-Intermediate	You can communicate in "plain" English and understand the interlocutor in a familiar situation, but with difficulty	A2
intermediate	You can speak and understand speech quite well. Express your thoughts in simple sentences but have difficulty with more complex grammar and vocabulary	B1
Upper Intermediate	You speak and understand English well by ear, but still make mistakes	B2
Advanced	You speak English fluently and have a complete listening comprehension	C1
Proficiency	You speak English at the level of a native speaker	C2

What is the difference between Beginner level and Elementary level

Both levels are introductory. Both are designated by one letter in the European classification (CEFR): Beginner - A1, Elementary - A2. But what's the difference? The Beginner level is intended for those who have not studied English, i.e. didn't do it at all, never. At the same time, perhaps the "beginner" knows a couple of words (for example, hello, yes, no, my name is, but that's all). The Elementary level is for those who already have some kind of base, even if it’s a school one 20 years ago. Even if a person practically does not speak English at all, he already has an idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthe language system.

• have studied English a little or for a short time, received elementary knowledge;
• almost do not speak English, although you know elementary grammar and about 300-500 words;
• have a vague idea of ​​English grammar and would like to understand all tenses and constructions;
• have basic knowledge, but do not understand English at all by ear;
• completed the Beginner level in English courses or with a personal teacher.

There is also the Upper-Elementary level - the highest elementary level. You have knowledge of simple grammatical structures of the English language. You can keep up a conversation on a familiar topic, but, unfortunately, the number of familiar topics is very limited. you understand simple sentences and speech constructions, especially if they speak slowly and explain what was said with gestures. If you have this level, then you can safely continue your studies with Pre-Intermediate.

The Elementary level program includes the study of the following topics.

Topics to study in the Elementary level program

Grammar Topics

Lexical Topics

- Verb To be in three tenses. - Present (Simple, Continuous, Perfect). - Future Simple + be going to. - Past Simple (Regular / Irregular verbs). - Imperative mood. - Word order in questions. - demonstrative pronouns. - Object Pronouns. - Adjectives. - Possessive Case (ownership expression). - Articles. - Singular and plural nouns. - Countable and uncountable. - Adverbs of frequency. - Adverbs of manner of action. - Prepositions. - Modal verbs (can, can't, should). - K-construction like / hate / love + V-ing. - There is / are construction. - Comparative and superlative adjectives.

- About myself and my family. - Countries and nationalities. - Personal preferences (likes/dislikes). - Work. - Schedule. - Holidays. - Weather. - Food and drinks. - Sports and fitness. - Cinema and music. - Houses and furniture. - City and attractions. - Transport. - In the shops. - Dates and numbers. - Description of a person.

What does the language course at the Elementary level include?

In the Elementary course, as in the other levels, you will work on the 4 core skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will get acquainted with simple grammatical constructions of the English language, replenish your vocabulary with the most necessary words and phrases, you will develop the correct pronunciation and correct intonation. At the end of the level you will be able to:

• talk about the events of your life;
• describe your past, giving details of the most important milestones;
• discuss your vacation plans and tell friends and colleagues about it afterwards;
• talk about nature and travel;
• talk about favorite movies and choose some to watch with friends;
• discuss the topic of clothing;
• take part in conversations at work, talk about familiar topics at meetings;
• evaluate the work of a colleague;
• participate in simple business negotiations, welcoming guests and attending general events:
• understand and express the main business proposals in their area of ​​expertise.

Term of study at the Elementary level

The term for studying English at the Elementary level, like any other level, depends on the individual characteristics of the student and his knowledge base. The average duration of the course is 4 to 6 months. Even though this is one of the first levels of language proficiency, it covers quite a lot of material that will allow you to express yourself in the most typical situations of daily communication. At this stage of training, you gain basic knowledge, which is why it is important to lay a solid foundation that will allow you to subsequently achieve high levels English proficiency.

To achieve good results, do not limit yourself to only attending regular classes and doing homework. Try something new.

• Don't forget to speak English, the more the better. If you have absolutely no one to talk to, start a conversation with your cat or dog, but believe me, in our time it is not so difficult to find an interlocutor who is eager to communicate in English. On the Internet, on forums dedicated to learning English, there are a large number of topics dedicated to finding interlocutors on Skype. You can try to teach a person mother tongue in exchange for knowledge of English. In addition, in social networks dedicated to learning English, there is the possibility of both audio and text communication in English.
• Create a conversation club with friends or colleagues. This will give you the opportunity to meet more often and discuss sensitive topics. Or come to our classes at the Conversation Club.
• Watch movies, news and TV shows in English with English subtitles. Start with cartoons, where the vocabulary is usually easier and the visual accompaniment is very accurate, which will allow you to understand the meaning of what is happening as well as possible.
• Start The Diary where you can write down your thoughts in English. It is not necessary to immediately create entire stories or essays; at first, a few sentences will be enough. And remember, the more time you devote to English, the better the results will be.

Conclusion

So we met with another basic level of English. At this level, you begin to take the initiative in using the language, you begin to feel it and not just speak, but communicate. It is at this level that you can fall in love with English and turn your learning from a necessity into a hobby. Learn English, don't give up and you will reach your goal!

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Our online platform helps you learn English on your own, and you can reach the Elementary level in a few months, devoting just half an hour a day to classes. After completing the course, students will be able to communicate with foreign interlocutors on simple themes, write letters to them and read simple adapted texts, i.e. they will master basic English. Constructions of simple tenses, interrogative sentences and forms of formation of the future tense will be brought to automatism.

❶ They were already beginning to learn English: at school, at the institute, perhaps they studied on their own;

❷ Do you want to quickly restore forgotten skills and move on in learning English;

❸ Passed the first stage of training - the Beginner course

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What does the basic course of English Elementary English include?

The basic course consists of 2 parts and 36 lessons. It contains short funny stories on a variety of topics. All materials are specially selected according to the level of complexity: from scratch and above. Studying with the help of this course will refresh your knowledge, you will learn to understand by ear and read small texts, correctly compose sentences, speak simple phrases with good pronunciation.

All English Elementary lessons include 5 interactive exercises. They aim to improve the basic skills needed to learn English: listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, translation and pronunciation. By completing one lesson per day from the training course, you steadily feed your knowledge. Soon you will notice how English becomes your second language. You can easily write, read, and most importantly, understand and speak on any topic.

Grammar load. By studying Elementary English, you will master three simple tenses: Present, Past and Future Simple. Understand the use of the verb to be. Practice asking questions and answering in the affirmative and in the negative. You will practice the use of articles, degrees of comparison of adjectives, categories of countable and non-countable nouns. Study turnovers there is and there are. As well as the plural of nouns and the use of modal verbs can, may, must. This is the necessary basic knowledge of English for the elementary level, which will help you understand the language and serve as the foundation for its further independent development.

As a lexical load in the course, mainly words from the frequency dictionary are used. You will know the order 1000-1500 words. It uses vocabulary from the main conversational topics: weather, nature, school, family, animals, shopping. Numerals of the first and second tens are used.

After completing this course, you will easily replenish your active vocabulary on your own. 350 words. Replenishment of vocabulary is an important skill in mastering any language. On the site, learning English is methodologically structured so that you gradually enrich your vocabulary. Therefore, each course is additional words in the treasury of your vocabulary, found in different environments and combinations.

We recommend that you devote to learning English 30 minutes a day. How to determine efficiency? If you have correctly determined your level of difficulty, then English lessons for beginners at the Elementary level will become effective, and it will take that much time to complete one lesson.

Course Objectives

Learn to speak and understand English

The most important skill needed to communicate with foreigners is understanding what they are talking about. Our English tutorial for beginners allows you to actively train this ability. This is achieved thanks to the professional voicing of all exercises by native speakers. By doing the exercises, you easily get used to the sound of English speech and quickly learn to understand it by ear.

In order for English to be firmly assimilated and not forgotten, it is necessary to develop reading and writing skills. When performing a complex training consisting of five exercises: listening, vocabulary, dictation, translation and interpretation, a more meaningful and effective memorization of the language occurs. With this method, auditory, visual and speech receptors work in the learning process.

Build a knowledge base for further language learning

Teaching English is a long and laborious process that requires gradualness and methodicalness. Starting immediately with complex texts, you risk losing interest in learning. Therefore, we recommend sequential study with increasing levels. This will form a solid base and open up endless opportunities for you to further improve your knowledge.

What gives the Elementary level of English?

Ability to communicate on everyday topics.

Upon passing the course at the level of English Elementary, students will easily be able to understand common sense statements, respond to them and conduct a simple dialogue with native speakers. The program is based on the principle "from simple to complex", grammatical and lexical aspects are repeatedly trained, while the examples in the exercises become more complicated from time to time.

Short essay writing skills.

Thanks to the competent construction of tasks for the Elementary level, in each lesson the student needs to complete a written exercise - this is how he learns to correctly build phrases in writing, fill out questionnaires, draw up a resume, and thereby constantly develops in the epistolary genre.

Knowledge of 1000 to 1500 new words.

In the process of obtaining basic knowledge of the English language, the platform will provide an opportunity to learn more than a thousand new words on the most frequent topics. It's all about the method of presenting the material, which involves the inclusion of small interesting stories, grammatical constructions using new expressions, curious dialogues.

How to take the Elementary (basic english) course?

To start classes in basic (basic) English, first on the resource. Next, it is recommended to test tasks, they will help determine your current level of knowledge.

After making sure that your expectations and reality match, feel free to choose the item “Elementary” from the list and start learning the rules and completing the proposed tasks.

Don't forget to use personal dictionary and view a log of your achievements. We also advise you to “pull up” the grammar with the help of a special course, which can even be taken in parallel with the basic one.

Can I take this course?

Course Difficulty Level:
ELEMENTARY

To complete the program of this course, you will need basic knowledge of English: you know the English alphabet, you have a small vocabulary in your arsenal, you can compose an elementary sentence in English. Learning basic English on your own on our website will allow you to go to new level knowledge and move forward freely. Start right now!

Elementary is the first level, one of the steps that leads to fluency in English. Starting to study new language, you always come across the alphabet and simple constructions again, therefore, in order to lay a reliable and solid foundation for further work over communication skills, you will have to make the maximum amount of effort. The basics of the English language are memorizing the main grammatical rules and mastering the peculiarities of pronunciation, which will help you later not to make gross mistakes and not be in an awkward situation.

The teaching methodology used in the development of English Club TV courses will allow you to easily master the initial level of English. While watching interesting video tutorials, you can work out the nuances of extracting sounds and listen to the details of the speaker's speech.

Our teachers are highly qualified and therefore will help to teach English from the basics as efficiently as possible. Don't worry about feeling uncomfortable during the lessons - it will pass after a couple of lessons and it will become more comfortable to speak another language. Having mastered the Elementary category, you can easily communicate with a foreigner in an everyday situation, read the necessary text and not look into the dictionary in search of each specific word. Special techniques will help to understand the general meaning of a speech or text and improvise in response, and a non-standard approach and themes of the lessons will help diversify classes and vocabulary.

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Elementary videos

• “Basic Lexis” is a series of beginner level English video lessons produced by English Club TV. In each video, a native speaker lists about ten words related to a particular topic. Lessons are accompanied by appropriate pictures and videos that demonstrate the use of words in specific situations. The host pronounces each word clearly so that the audience can learn its pronunciation. After each lesson, the audience is offered to take a short test related to the topic covered. This helps them test themselves.

• ECTV Simple News is an educational program that introduces you to the most interesting news from all over the world every day. the globe. This is not only useful, but also very interesting, because you can learn English and expand your horizons at the same time. Why news? They use the journalistic and business style of the language that you will need at work and on vacation. Armed with this program, you will be able to learn English online, constantly replenishing your vocabulary with new terms and expressions. Level […]

• If you often do grammatical errors, “Grammar Wise” is a great choice for you. This program consists of a series of video lessons that will help you improve your level of English easily. In each episode, Host Tom Headley shows interesting videos to help you improve your grammar. At the end of each lesson, you will be able to test yourself by answering a few questions on the topic covered. Grammar Wise will help you speak English confidently.

• English is the universal language used throughout the world. Studying it has many benefits. The ability to communicate with people from different countries opens the door to a world of possibilities. “Here and there” hosts talk Interesting Facts about different countries. Stories are accompanied by photos or videos. At the end of each broadcast, viewers are asked to complete several tasks related to the lesson. For example, connect images with words or complete sentences. “Here and there” is a great program that will help you learn grammar, become fluent in […]

• Do you want to speak English like a native speaker? “Perfect English” is a series of video lessons designed for those who want to improve their pronunciation. The transmission takes place outdoors. The presenter walks around different parts of the UK and tells the audience about them. She explains in great detail how to pronounce sounds correctly in certain words. “Perfect English” is a program for students with a level of language proficiency from elementary to intermediate.

• “Say it right” is a program for those who want to learn or improve their pronunciation. The words are spoken slowly and clearly so that the viewer can understand. First of all, the teacher tells the theory of certain sounds. Then he uses them in words, after which he combines these words into sentences. The viewer is given time to repeat sounds and words after the leader. Moreover, the program tells interesting facts about the origin of words and their use in our time.

According to the common European scale of language competence CEFR (The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), it is customary to distinguish six levels: A1 - Beginner, Elementary, A2 - Pre-Intermediate, B1 - Intermediate, B2 - Upper-Intermediate, C1 - Advanced, C2 - Proficiency . The Elementary English level includes the most minimal set of knowledge that is needed to survive in a foreign country. Without worry, going to the store, checking into a hotel, and even maintaining a simple conversation will help knowledge at the Elementary level. What kind of level it is and what features it has are detailed below.

What is the Elementary level

The most necessary communication skills, basic phrases are the English level Elementary. What does it mean? This is the A1 level or, in other words, the basic level of English. The student will be able to solve only urgent tasks, it is not for nothing that he is called the level of survival. To make sure that the student's knowledge corresponds to the level, it is enough to pass a standard test. Many tests are free and the results can be found immediately online. Other options for determining the level are EF SET and TOEIC. According to the established criteria, in order to confirm the Elementary level, you need to score 31-40 points in EF SET, TOEIC Reading - 115-270, TOEIC Listening - 110-270.

The basic level of English provides the essentials. Make purchases? - Easily. Give instructions to the taxi driver? - You are welcome. Once the conversation becomes informal, the student may experience some problems. With the Elementary level, you can keep in touch, but if the student plans to make friends, this will be more difficult, because a set of standard common phrases is unlikely to help the case. A simple conversation on a familiar topic will be within the student’s strength, and in order to understand the interlocutor, he must speak in simple phrases and short sentences. Watching TV or reading a newspaper is also unlikely to be enjoyable - it will not be enough to understand the basic level.

Ready to learn

Many people think that the Elementary level is the 3rd level of English, but in fact, it is the A1 level. Before you start learning English at the Elementary level, you need to complete the Beginner level. However, this is not necessary if the student has some skills left from school or university. In the Beginner course, the first acquaintance with the language takes place - the alphabet, numbers, the construction of the simplest sentences. If the student has an understanding of the language system, he can start learning English at a basic level.

Some signs indicating that the student will cope with tasks at the Elementary level:

• he had an elementary base after school or he studied the language in Beginner level(Starter);
• the student's vocabulary is about 300-500 words;
• has difficulty constructing sentences, however, can respond to simple questions or at least understands them;
• has difficulty listening to speech, even if the pace is slow;
• familiar with the language system, at least superficially;
• can give his name and make a few sentences about his age, work; able to understand simple sentences and
• answer questions that are asked when meeting (What is your name? How old are you?);
• can count up to 100;
• knows what they are called English letters can read, can spell a word.

On average, the course of study takes about 200 hours of study - this is about six months or 9 months. Ultimately, it all depends on the abilities and desires of the student - he himself can set the desired duration and frequency of classes. Someone can master this level in a much shorter time, this is determined by the individual abilities of the student. It must be remembered that "Practice makes perfect", i.e. "Practice is the way to perfection." Is no exception Elementary. What level is it and what topics will be studied on the course, read below.

Elementary Topics

Elementary is a level of English that covers a certain range of grammatical and lexical topics. Regardless of the chosen textbook, there, one way or another, standard topics will be covered. If the student was at the Beginner level, some topics may seem the same. Perhaps the theme is repeated, but the vocabulary and grammar will be more difficult there. Each new level of learning is a deeper level of immersion in the language, not only repetition, but consolidation of the acquired knowledge and their systematization.

The course of study includes the following grammatical topics:

• basic English verb to be in the present, past and future tenses (Present Simple, Past Simple, Future Simple);
• imperative constructions or imperative mood (Imperative mood);
• present in the aspects of Simple, Continuous and superficial acquaintance with Perfect;
• three/two kinds of future tense: Future Simple, Present Continuous, to be going to;
• simple past tense (Past Simple) and Irregular Verbs in three forms;
• word order in different types of sentences (Word order);
• demonstrative pronouns
• object pronouns (Objective Pronouns);
• adjectives and degrees of comparison (Degrees of Comparison);
• case indicating belonging (Possessive Case);
• plural nouns (Plural Nouns);
• definite and indefinite article (Definite/Indefinite Article);
• countable and uncountable nouns (Countable/Uncountable);
• Adverbs of Frequency
• adverbs of manner of action (Adverbs of Manner);
• prepositions of place, time (Prepositions of Place / Time);
• modal verbs (Modal verbs): can/can't and should;
• gerund (Gerund) after some verbs: like, love, hate;
• location construct there is/there are.

Any Elementary textbook will contain explanations and tasks on these grammar topics. The order can be arbitrary and depend on the authors of the textbook or the curriculum chosen by the teacher.

Lexical topics, for the most part, are also standard:

• about myself and my family (About myself and my family);
• countries of the world, languages ​​and nationalities (Countries and Nationalities);
• personal preferences, what we like and dislike - like / dislike (Personal Preferences);
• professions, work and daily routine (Jobs and Daily Routine);
• holidays and traditions (Holidays);
• dates and numbers (Dates and Numbers);
• weather (The weather);
• food and drinks, making an order in a restaurant (Food and drinks);
• sports and healthy lifestyle life (Sports and fitness);
• transport and fare (Transport);
• city ​​and places in the city, how to navigate, ask for direction (Places in city);
• music and cinema (Music and Films);
• houses and furniture, describe the furnishings of the apartment (Houses and Furniture);
• shop and purchases, ask about the cost of the item (In shops (clothes, coffee);
• description of the character and appearance of a person (Describing a person).

After completing the level, the student will be able to keep up the conversation on these topics. For successful communication, frequently used words and phrases must remain in memory.

A2 level learning outcomes

The level of English elementary, like other levels, involves the development of four basic skills - Listening (listening comprehension), Reading (reading), Writing (writing), Speaking (oral speech). To understand that the student is ready for the next level, you can test his acquired skills. What a student should be able to do at the Elementary level:

listening

The student understands short sentences and phrases that are frequently used and common. The pace of speech should be slow or moderate. It is undesirable if the sentence contains ambiguity. The student can highlight main idea from audio recordings that are adapted for the Elementary level. Knowledge of the English language and its perception by ear is possible within the framework of familiar topics related to the main areas of life. The student will be able to understand simple stories about family, work or appearance.

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Like listening, the student develops reading skills by reading short simple texts. On the street in an English-speaking city, he can easily understand a sign or an announcement, and in a restaurant he will make an order after reading the menu. The student focuses on familiar words and sees the information he needs. He is able to understand simple personal writing. At this level, adapted literature is the best option. As a rule, the student easily reads fairy tales and short stories with simple vocabulary. The student often refers to the dictionary.

The student can easily fill out a questionnaire or registration form, and if necessary, write a simple note or a short personal letter. The results may not always be perfect, but experience comes with practice.

Speaking

Vocabulary

At the Elementary level, the vocabulary ranges from 1000 to 1300 words. Words and phrases occur frequently, so in simple situations, the language barrier will be minimal.

When performing a level test, a student usually encounters a grammar test. Grammar is the most common criterion for determining any level. English elementary level includes many topics, because at this stage the knowledge base is laid.

After trying to answer the questions, the student can test his knowledge.

Elementary student:

1. Knows the peculiarities of using the verb to be. How to understand these sentences and are there any mistakes? – He is a doctor. I am thirty-six.
2. Knows how to use Present Simple, Future Simple and Past Simple, Present Continuous and a little Present Perfect. What is the difference between these proposals? – Mike paint pictures. He painted three pictures last month. He is painting a picture right now.
3. understands the difference between various forms future tense - Future Simple, Present Continuous and to be going to, for example: I'll buy a computer. I'm going to buy a computer soon. I'm buying a computer tomorrow.
4. Knows irregular verbs in three forms. How to finish these chains? Give - ... - given. Think – thought – ...
5. Can ask a question, paying attention to the correct word order. How should these suggestions be corrected? – Writing are you a note? Do you have a job?
6. Understands the difference between definite and indefinite articles. How to translate these sentences paying attention to the articles? There was a house. The house was new, but ugly.
7. Understands how Countable and Uncountable nouns differ. Which of the suggestions is correct? – I have a lot of money. I don't have much money.
8. Knows how to use the possessive case. Which of the sentences is correct and why? My parents' house is in Moscow. Mike "s Smith's mother is a nice woman.
9. Knows the degrees of comparison of adjectives. How to finish these chains? Big - ... - the biggest, but comfortable - ... - ....
10. Knows object pronouns and can easily translate the phrase "I like her".
11. Knows how the types of demonstrative pronouns differ. What is the difference between: this house and that house? What about these flowers and those flowers?
12. Understands what it means to turn there is/there are. Which of the sentences is correct and how to translate it? There is an orange in my bag. In the fridge is there an apple.
13. Knows the gerund and when to use it. How right? – I love watching Netflix or I like watch cartoons.
14. Knows how to use adverbs of frequency/mode of action. Which of the suggestions is correct? – I sometimes go to the theatre. Mike goes always shopping to Walmart.
15. Knows modal verbs and knows how to use them. What is the difference between: I can do it. I should do it immediately.

Learning a language is an exciting process, but it requires a lot of effort and time, even at the Elementary level. English level A2 allows the student to speak on the simplest topics in standard situations.