Montreal from Parc Jean Drapeau (Photo by Clement Guegan, Shutterstock)
Our Basic English Beginner Level (L 1) course consists of 30 free online lessons.
We use the Pearson Global Scale of English/GSE to set the learning objectives and related grammar for each lesson. The GSE scores can also be linked to the Common European Framework of Reference/CEFR for languages.
- CEFR Beginner A1 level course (GSE range of 10-29)
Our program is based on a communications approach with defined competency levels for reading, writing and listening at each level.
Cultural content is utilized in the grammar examples and quizzes in each lesson. You will learn fascinating aspects about the different neighborhoods and districts in Montreal.
Our online English courses make language learning fun as we utilize images with relevant cultural content as much as possible to help you remember. In fact, our online English course is as easy as learning the A, B, Cs.
ONLINE LESSONS
Each lesson is organized as follows:
- Lesson Objectives
- Dialogue
- Key Sentences
- Grammar Tips
- Visual Vocabulary
- Listening & Pronunciation Practice
- New Vocabulary Definitions
- Idioms
- Vocabulary Quiz/Crossword Puzzle
BASIC ENGLISH: Level 1 – Beginner Level
Talking about you, your family, and friends (Lessons 1-25)
Lesson 1
Introduction to the English language
(alphabet, vowels, consonants)
Lesson 2
The eight parts of speech
Lesson 3
The building blocks of sentences. Subjects and predicates
Lesson 4
Stating your name. Names of famous Montrealers
Lesson 5
Greetings, small talk, and farewells
(subject pronouns)
Lesson 6
Making introductions
Lesson 7
Talking about the seasons and weather in Montreal
(present progressive tense; making small talk about the weather)
Lesson 8
Stating your country of origin, nationality, and language abilities
(indefinite and definite articles; count and non-count nouns; identifying colors)
Lesson 9
Talking about your family and friends
(family members and relatives)
Lesson 10
Talking about a person’s appearance and clothing
Lesson 11
Talking about accommodation, furniture, and appliances
Lesson 12
Asking for and giving directions
Lesson 13
Stating your phone number and address
Lesson 14
Stating your age
Lesson 15
Telling time
Lesson 16
Specifying dates
Lesson 17
Talking about important life events
Lesson 18
Describing where and what you are studying
Lesson 19
Talking about your job and place of work
Lesson 20
Talking about the office environment
Lesson 21
Talking about shapes and colors
Lesson 22
Describing places and things
Lesson 23
Describing your routines
Lesson 24
Talking about how you feel
Lesson 25
Expressing likes and dislikes
Lesson 26
Talking about your favorite hobbies, personal interests, and leisure activities
Lesson 27
Talking about skills and abilities
Lesson 28
Stating reasons
Lesson 29
Making comparisons
Lesson 30
Talking about plans and intentions