A1 (Beginner)
A1 is the first CEFR level. At A1 you can introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions about familiar things, and understand short everyday phrases when people speak slowly. These free lessons build that foundation: the present simple, basic pronouns and articles, question words, and the first few hundred words you will use every day.
Vocabulary
30Family Words
Learn essential English words for family members. An A1 vocabulary lesson with practice.
A1 Family and friendsFriends & People You Know
Learn 20 essential A1 English words for friends and people you know, with pronunciation, simple definitions, examples and a short story.
A1 People and appearanceDescribing People
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for describing people - tall, shy, friendly, handsome and more - with examples, a short story and a quiz.
A1 People and appearanceFeelings and Emotions
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for feelings and emotions - happy, tired, nervous, proud - with examples, a short story and a 15-question quiz.
A1 House and homeThe House and Rooms
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for the house and its rooms - kitchen, bedroom, stairs, garden and more - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 House and homeFurniture and Things at Home
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for furniture and everyday things at home - sofa, cupboard, fridge, mirror - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 Daily routinesDaily Routine
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for your daily routine - wake up, get dressed, have breakfast, go to bed - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 House and homeHousework and Chores
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for housework and chores - clean, tidy, wash the dishes, do the laundry - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 Food and drinkFood and Meals
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for food and meals - bread, rice, chicken, spicy, delicious - with examples, a short story and a quiz.
A1 Food and drinkFruit and Vegetables
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for fruit and vegetables - apple, grapes, watermelon, onion, cucumber - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 Food and drinkDrinks and Eating Out
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for drinks and eating out - menu, waiter, order, bill, juice - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 Health and fitnessThe Body
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for parts of the body - head, shoulder, knee, stomach, teeth - with examples, a short story and a quiz.
A1 Health and fitnessHealth and Illness
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for health and illness - ill, fever, headache, doctor, medicine - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 ShoppingClothes and Accessories
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for clothes and accessories - shirt, trousers, jumper, scarf, size - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 People and appearanceColours and Shapes
Learn 20 easy A1 English colours and shapes - red, grey, purple, circle, square, triangle - with examples, a short story and a quiz.
A1 Money and businessNumbers and Prices
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for numbers, money and prices - hundred, thousand, cheap, expensive, change - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 Weather and seasonsDays, Months and Seasons
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for days, months and seasons - weekend, July, autumn, yesterday, birthday - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 Daily routinesTelling the Time
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for telling the time - quarter past, half past, a.m. and p.m., early, late - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 Places and townsPlaces in Town and Directions
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for places in town and giving directions - street, market, library, turn left, opposite - with a story and a quiz.
A1 Culture and customsCountries and Nationalities
Learn 20 A1 English words for countries and nationalities - Egypt/Egyptian, Turkey/Turkish, Japan/Japanese - with the four endings, a story and a quiz.
A1 Environment and natureNature and the Countryside
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for nature and the countryside - mountain, river, forest, beach, desert - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 Weather and seasonsWeather
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for the weather - sunny, cloudy, windy, freezing, forecast - plus the it is raining rule, a story and a quiz.
A1 Animals and petsAnimals and Pets
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for animals and pets - cat, sheep, rabbit, insect, wild - with irregular plurals, a story and a quiz.
A1 Travel and transportTravel and Transport
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for travel and transport - plane, station, ticket, luggage, journey - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 Jobs and workJobs and Work
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for jobs and work - engineer, manager, salary, colleague, interview - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 School and educationSchool and Study
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for school and study - homework, exam, mark, pass, fail, subject - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A1 Free time and hobbiesHobbies and Free Time
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for hobbies and free time - draw, collect, club, enjoy, interesting - plus the enjoy + -ing rule, a story and a quiz.
A1 Sport and exerciseSport and Exercise
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for sport and exercise - team, match, score, win, lose, gym - plus win vs beat, a story and a quiz.
A1 ShoppingShopping and Money
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for shopping - trolley, queue, checkout, receipt, offer - plus borrow vs lend, a story and a quiz.
A1 Science and technologyTechnology and Phones
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for technology and phones - password, battery, download, online, app - with examples, a story and a quiz.
Grammar
21Greetings & Introductions
Say hello, ask how someone is, and introduce yourself naturally in English. A practical beginner lesson with 20 questions.
A1Verb To Be: am, is, are
The most important verb in English. Learn am, is and are - positives, negatives, questions and short answers - with clear tables and 20 practice questions.
A1Subject Pronouns & Possessive Adjectives
Learn I/you/he/she/it/we/they and my/your/his/her/our/their, plus the famous its vs it's trap. Beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Articles: a, an, the
Master a, an and the - when to use each, the sound rule, and when to use no article at all. Beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Singular & Plural Nouns
Make nouns plural: the -s rule, spelling patterns (-es, -ies, -ves), and irregular plurals like children and people. Beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Demonstratives: this, that, these, those
Point to things near and far, singular and plural. A clear beginner lesson on demonstratives with 20 questions.
A1There is & There are
Say what exists and describe places, with there is/there are, some/any, negatives and questions. Beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Numbers, Dates & Telling the Time
Say numbers, tell the time (half past, quarter to), and give dates with ordinals. A practical beginner lesson with 20 questions.
A1Present Simple
Habits and routines: positives with -s, negatives with don't/doesn't, questions with do/does, and frequency words. Core beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Adverbs of Frequency
How often things happen - always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never - and exactly where to place them. Beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Question Words: what, where, when, who, why, how
Ask about anything using Wh- question words and the right word order, including How many / How much / How old. Beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Object Pronouns: me, him, her, us, them
The partners of subject pronouns: me, you, him, her, it, us, them - used after verbs and prepositions. Beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Talking About Your Family
Family vocabulary plus have / have got to describe who you have - with questions, negatives, and the age trap. Practical beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Adjectives & Word Order
Describe nouns with adjectives - placed before the noun or after “to be” - and learn why English adjectives never change. Beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Comparatives & Superlatives
Compare two things (taller than) and find the best of many (the tallest), including irregular forms like good/better/best. Beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Prepositions of Time & Place: in, on, at
The clear patterns for in, on and at - for both time and place - plus the key exceptions. Beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Present Continuous
Describe what is happening right now with be + verb-ing, including -ing spelling and present simple vs continuous. Beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Can & Can’t: Ability & Permission
Use can and can't to talk about what you are able to do and what you are allowed to do - one easy form for every subject. Beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Like, Love & Hate + -ing
Say what you enjoy and dislike using like, love, enjoy and hate followed by the -ing form. Practical beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Imperatives: Giving Instructions
Give instructions, directions and advice with the base verb, and say what not to do with Don't. Practical beginner grammar with 20 questions.
A1Past Simple
Talk about finished past actions: regular -ed verbs, common irregular verbs, and did/didn't for negatives and questions. Core beginner grammar with 20 questions.
Reading
25Leila’s Day
Read about Leila, her family and her day. A simple A1 story about daily life, with key words to learn.
A1 House and homeOur New Home
Read about Karim and his new house. A simple A1 text about rooms and home, with key words and questions.
A1 Food and drinkI Love Food
Read about Hassan and the food his family eats. A simple A1 text about meals and food, with key words and questions.
A1 School and educationMy School Day
Read about Tariq and his day at school. A simple A1 text about school and subjects, with key words and questions.
A1 Free time and hobbiesMy Free Time
Read about Yusuf and his hobbies. A simple A1 text about free time and hobbies, with key words and questions.
A1 Weather and seasonsThe Four Seasons
Read about the four seasons and the weather. A simple A1 text about seasons, with key words and questions.
A1 Animals and petsMy Pet Cat
Read about Luna the cat. A simple A1 text about pets and animals, with key words and questions.
A1 Festivals and celebrationsA Happy Birthday
Read about a boy's birthday party. A simple A1 text about celebrations, with key words and questions.
A1 Food and drinkReading a Café Menu
Read a simple café menu and find prices and opening times. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
A1 Free time and hobbiesReading Text Messages
Read text messages between two friends and find the details. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
A1 ShoppingA Note and a Shopping List
Read a note and a shopping list and find the details. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
A1 Travel and transportReading a Bus Timetable
Read a bus timetable and find times and stops. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
A1 Travel and transportA Trip to the Beach
Read about a family day at the beach. A simple A1 story about a trip, with key words and questions.
A1 Places and townsMy Town
Read about a small town and the places in it. A simple A1 text about places, with key words and questions.
A1 School and educationReading a Poster
Read a school poster and find the key information. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
A1 Health and fitnessReading an Appointment Card
Read a dentist appointment card and find the details. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
A1 Weather and seasonsReading a Weather Forecast
Read a weekly weather forecast and find the details. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
A1 Family and friendsMy Best Friend
Read about a boy and his best friend. A simple A1 text about friends and people, with key words and questions.
A1 Weather and seasonsA Rainy Day
Read about a happy day indoors when it rains. A simple A1 story with key words and questions.
A1 Jobs and workJobs People Do
Read about different jobs and how they help people. A simple A1 text about jobs, with key words and questions.
A1 Festivals and celebrationsReading a Party Invitation
Read a birthday party invitation and find the details. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
A1 Food and drinkReading a Food Label
Read a food label and find the weight, price and dates. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
A1 School and educationReading a Short Email
Read a short email about a school trip and find the details. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
A1 People and appearanceMy Clothes
Read about the clothes a boy wears on different days. A simple A1 text about clothes, with key words and questions.
A1 Health and fitnessStaying Healthy
Read about simple ways to stay healthy. A simple A1 text about the body and health, with key words and questions.
Writing
10Spelling & the Alphabet for Writing
Spelling is a core writing skill. At A1 level, you need to spell your own details and everyday words correctly so people can read and understand you. This lesson covers the English alphabet, vowels and consonants, and the most useful spelling patterns for beginners.
A1Capitalization Rules for Clear Writing
Capitalization means using a big letter (A, B, C) at the start of certain words. It is one of the first skills of clear writing. Get it right and your writing instantly looks correct and professional. This lesson covers every rule you need.
A1Basic Punctuation: Periods, Commas & Apostrophes
Punctuation is the set of marks that tell your reader where a thought stops, whether it is a question, and how ideas connect. Good punctuation makes writing easy to read. This lesson covers the marks you use most: the period, question mark, exclamation mark, comma, and apostrophe.
A1Writing Numbers, Dates & Times
Writing numbers, dates, and times correctly is one of the most useful A1 skills. You need it for forms, messages, appointments, prices, and telling people about yourself. This lesson shows the correct written forms.
A1Using Articles: A, An & The
English has three articles: a, an, and the. Small as they are, they appear in almost every sentence, and using them well makes your writing flow naturally. This lesson shows you exactly when to use each one.
A1Simple Sentences & Avoiding Fragments
A sentence expresses a complete thought. Every complete sentence needs three things: a subject (who or what), a verb (the action or state), and end punctuation. If a piece of writing is missing one of these, it is a fragment - an incomplete sentence. This lesson teaches you to write complete sentences and spot fragments.
A1Connecting Ideas with And, But & Because
Good writing joins ideas together smoothly. The three most useful joining words at A1 level are and, but, and because. They turn short, choppy sentences into clear, connected writing. This lesson shows you exactly when and how to use each one.
A1Writing About Yourself
The most important A1 writing skill is being able to write about yourself: your name, age, nationality, job, and where you live. This is used on forms, in introductions, and in your first messages to new people. This lesson gives you the exact sentence patterns to do it.
A1Writing a Short Message or Note
A short message or note is one of the most common things you write in real life: a text to a friend, a note to a classmate, or a quick message to a teacher. At A1 level, you can write a clear, polite short message using a simple three-part structure. This lesson shows you how.
A1Filling In a Form
Filling in a form is a real-life writing skill you need for school, banks, travel, and jobs. Forms ask for your personal details in short answers - not full sentences. This lesson teaches the common form words and how to write your answers correctly.
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