So, what are the levels, what level of language proficiency do you personally need (depending on your goals), and how much time will you have to spend to achieve this level? For convenience, we will focus on English, as the most popular language, and in which there is the most developed system of various tests and international exams. Conventionally, we will evaluate the level of English language proficiency on a twelve-point scale. At many English language courses abroad, and at decent courses in our country, the formation of study groups occurs precisely in accordance with these levels.

0 - "zero level" of English

Full Beginner. Many people immediately begin to say: “yes, yes, this is just about me!” I learned something at school, but I don’t remember anything at all! Complete zero! No! If you learned something at school, then it no longer has anything to do with you. Those who have never learned English and don’t even know the alphabet have a zero level. Well, if, for example, you studied German or French at school, but never encountered English.

1 Elementary. Elementary English level

I have no experience using English. Some simple words and expressions are understandable, while others can be difficult to guess. I have the vaguest idea about grammar. In general, this is a typical level for a graduate of a post-Soviet school, who twice a week pretended to study some “topics”, but in fact copied mathematics under his desk. In case of urgent need, some words still pop up in your head - “passport, taxi, how-to”, but a coherent conversation does not work out. To reach this level from scratch, it is enough to take a decent English course abroad for 3-4 weeks, approximately 80-100 hours of study. By the way, about all the calculations (weeks, hours, etc.) - these are average figures for the bulk of students with normal abilities (which is approximately 80%), ten percent of linguistically gifted students will learn everything much faster, and ten percent will need more time and efforts to achieve the same result. There are no people who are generally incapable of learning languages ​​- I declare this categorically. If you speak Russian, you can speak any other language, you just need to put in some effort and spend some time. So, I wrote, and I myself felt sad: whatever one may say, a month or a month and a half at language courses abroad successfully replaces five years of language study in our regular high school... well, that’s, of course, if it’s a C grade. If you diligently complete your homework for five years, you can achieve much greater success and rise to a higher level.

2 – Upper-Elementary. Highest elementary level

Have knowledge of simple grammatical structures of the English language. It is possible to maintain a conversation on a familiar topic - but, unfortunately, the number of familiar topics is very limited. There is an understanding of simple sentences and speech structures - especially if they speak slowly and clarify what is said with gestures.

We can call this level a “living wage” for a tourist who is relatively independent of guides and translators. Add 80-100 training hours to the previous level. By the way, in most decent language courses in Russia, one level is approximately 80 hours, that is, if you study twice a week for 4 academic hours, then this is about 10 weeks, two to three months. Abroad, you can complete three weeks of intensive training.

3 – Pre-Intermediate. Lower intermediate level

You can carry on a conversation on a familiar topic. Knowledge of English grammar is quite good, although vocabulary is limited. You can pronounce fairly coherent sentences with virtually no errors if you covered this topic in class. This sometimes leads to a paradoxical situation if you have to communicate with foreigners - it seems to them that you speak English quite well, and they happily begin to explain something to you at a normal pace, excitedly waving their hands. But you, having laid out everything you knew, realize that you no longer understand a damn thing, and you feel out of place.

At this level, you can already try to pass some kind of language test, although there will be no practical benefit from this. This level approximately corresponds to the result of 3-4 when passing the IELTS exam, 39-56 points when passing the TOEFL iBT, you can try to pass the Cambridge PET exam (Preliminary English Test).

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Elementary is the first level, one of the steps that leads to fluent English. When starting to learn a new language, you always come across the alphabet and simple constructions again, so in order to lay a reliable and solid foundation for further work on 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 make serious mistakes and not find yourself 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 lessons, you will be able to practice the nuances of extracting sounds and listen to the details of the speaker’s speech.

Our teachers are highly qualified and will therefore help you teach English from the basics as effectively as possible. Don’t worry about feeling awkward during lessons – this will go away after a couple of lessons and speaking another language will become more comfortable. Having mastered the Elementary category, you will be able to easily communicate with a foreigner in everyday situations, read the necessary text and not look into the dictionary looking for each specific word. Special techniques will help you understand the general meaning of a speech or text and improvise in response, while a non-standard approach and lesson topics will help you diversify your classes and vocabulary.

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Elementary videos

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

• ECTV Simple News is an educational program that every day introduces you to the most interesting news from around 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 a journalistic and business style of language that will be needed at work and at leisure. Armed with this program, you can learn English online, constantly expanding your vocabulary with new terms and expressions. Level […]

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

• English is a universal language used all over the world. There are many benefits to studying it. The ability to communicate with people from different countries opens the door to a world of opportunity. The hosts of “Here and There” tell interesting facts about different countries. Stories are accompanied by photographs or videos. At the end of each program, viewers are asked to complete several tasks related to the lesson. For example, connecting images with words or completing sentences. “Here and There” is a great program that will help you learn grammar, become fluent in English and […]

• Do you want to speak English like native speakers? “Perfect English” is a series of video lessons designed for those who want to improve their pronunciation. Transmission takes place outdoors. The presenter walks through different parts of Great Britain and tells viewers about them. She explains in great detail how to correctly pronounce sounds in certain words. “Perfect English” is a program for students with a language level 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 to make it clear to the viewer. First of all, the teacher explains 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 presenter. Moreover, the program tells interesting facts about the origin of words and their use in our time.

According to the pan-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 level of English includes the very minimum set of knowledge that you will need to survive in a foreign country. Without worrying, knowledge at the Elementary level will help you go to the store, check into a hotel, and even maintain a simple conversation. What kind of level this is and what features it has are revealed in detail below.

What is the Elementary level

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

A basic level of English gives you the basics you need. Do some shopping? - Easily. Give instructions to the taxi driver? - Please. As soon as the conversation becomes informal, the student may experience some problems. It is possible to maintain contact with the Elementary level, but if the student plans to make friends, this will be more difficult, because a set of standard, commonly used phrases is unlikely to help matters. 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.

Readiness 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 still has some skills from school or university. In the Beginner course, you get to know the language for the first time - the alphabet, numbers, and constructing the simplest sentences. If the student has an understanding of the language system, he can begin to study English at a basic level.

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

• he still has an elementary base after school or he studied the language at the Beginner (Starter) level;
• the student's vocabulary is about 300-500 words;
• has difficulty constructing sentences, however, can answer simple questions or at least understand them;
• has difficulty understanding speech by ear, even if the tempo is slow;
• familiar with the language system, at least superficially;
• can say his name and make several sentences about his age, job; able to understand simple sentences and
• answer questions that are asked when meeting people (What is your name? How old are you?);
• can count to 100;
• knows the names of English letters, can read, can spell a word.

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

Topics for the Elementary program

Elementary is a level of English that covers a certain range of grammatical and lexical topics. Regardless of the textbook you choose, it will cover standard topics in one way or another. If a student has studied at the Beginner level, some topics may seem the same. The topic may be repeated, but the vocabulary and grammar will be more difficult. Each new level of learning is a deeper level of immersion in the language, not only repetition, but consolidation of acquired knowledge and its systematization.

The course of study includes the following grammatical topics:

• the main 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 time in the aspects of Simple, Continuous and superficial acquaintance with Perfect;
• three/two types 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 various types of sentences (Word order);
• Demonstrative Pronouns
• objective pronouns (Objective Pronouns);
• adjectives and degrees of comparison (Degrees of Comparison);
• case indicating ownership (Possessive Case);
• plural nouns (Plural Nouns);
• definite and indefinite articles (Definite/Indefinite Article);
• countable and uncountable nouns (Countable/Uncountable);
• adverbs of frequency
• adverbs of manner;
• prepositions of place, time (Prepositions of Place/Time);
• modal verbs: can/can’t and should;
• gerund (Gerund) after some verbs: like, love, hate;
• location construction there is/there are.

Any Elementary textbook will contain explanations and activities 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;
• personal preferences, what we like and don’t like – like/dislike (Personal Preferences);
• professions, work and daily routine (Jobs and Daily Routine);
• holidays and traditions (Holidays);
• dates and numbers;
• weather (The weather);
• food and drinks, order at a restaurant (Food and drinks);
• sports and healthy lifestyle (Sports and fitness);
• transport and fares (Transport);
• the city and places in the city, how to navigate, ask for directions (Places in city);
• music and films (Music and Films);
• houses and furniture, describe the furnishings of the apartment (Houses and Furniture);
• shop and shopping, ask about the cost of the item (In shops (clothes, coffee);
• description of a person's character and appearance (Describing a person).

Having completed the training at the level, the student will be able to carry on a conversation on these topics. For successful communication, frequently used words and phrases must remain in memory.

Learning outcomes for level A2

The English elementary level, like other levels, involves the development of four basic skills - Listening (hearing speech perception), Reading (reading), Writing (writing), Speaking (oral speech). To understand that a student is ready to study 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 identify the main idea from audio recordings that are adapted for the Elementary level. Knowledge of the English language and its listening comprehension is possible within the framework of familiar topics related to the main areas of life. The student will understand simple stories about family, work, or descriptions of 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 advertisement, and in a restaurant he will place an order after reading the menu. The student focuses on the words he knows 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 turns to the dictionary.

The student can easily fill out a questionnaire or registration form, and, if necessary, write a simple note or 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 taking a level test, a student usually faces a grammar test. Grammar is the most common criterion for determining any level. English at the elementary level includes many topics, since at this stage the knowledge base is laid.

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

Elementary level student:

1. Knows the peculiarities of using the verb to be. How to understand these sentences and are there any errors there? - 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 offers? – Mike paints pictures. He painted three pictures last month. He is painting a picture right now.
3. Understands the difference between various forms of the 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 questions, paying attention to the correct word order. How should these sentences be corrected? – Writing are you a note? Do you have a job?
6. Understands the difference between the 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 the difference between Countable and Uncountable nouns. Which of the sentences is correct? - I have a lot of money. I don't have much money.
8. Knows how to use the possessive case. Which sentence is correct and why? My parents’ house is in Moscow. Mike's Smith's mother is a nice woman.
9. Knows 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 the differences between types of demonstrative pronouns. What is the difference between: this house and that house? And these flowers and those flowers?
12. Understands what the phrase there is/there are means. Which sentence is correct and how to translate it? There is an orange in my bag. In the refrigerator there is an apple.
13. Knows the gerund and when to use it. Which is correct? – I love watching Netflix or I like watching cartoons.
14. Knows how to use adverbs of frequency/manner. Which of the sentences is correct? – I sometimes go to the theater. Mike always goes 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 a fascinating process, but it requires a lot of effort and time, even at the Elementary level. English level A2 allows the student to express himself on the simplest topics in standard situations.

Or in courses, you will definitely come across the concept of “levels of English” or “levels of English proficiency”, as well as such incomprehensible designations as A1, B2, and the more understandable Beginner, Intermediate and so on. From this article you will learn what these formulations mean and what levels of language proficiency are distinguished, as well as how to determine your level of English.

Levels of English were invented so that language learners could be divided into groups with approximately similar knowledge and skills in reading, writing, speaking and writing, as well as to simplify testing procedures, examinations, for various purposes related to emigration, study abroad and employment. This classification helps in recruiting students into a group and preparing teaching aids, methods, and language teaching programs.

Of course, there is no clear boundary between the levels; this division is quite arbitrary, needed not so much by students as by teachers. In total, there are 6 levels of language proficiency, there are two types of division:

• Levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2,
• Levels Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced, Proficiency.

Essentially they are just two different names for the same thing. These 6 levels are divided into three groups.

Table: English language proficiency levels

The classification was developed in the late eighties - early nineties of the last century, it is completely called the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (abbr. CERF).

English language levels: detailed description

Beginner level (A1)

At this level you can:

• Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and simple phrases aimed at solving specific problems.
• Introduce yourself, introduce other people, ask simple personal questions, for example, “Where do you live?”, “Where are you from?”, be able to answer such questions.
• Maintain a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly, clearly and helps you.

Many who studied English at school speak the language at approximately the Beginner level. From the vocabulary only elementary mother, father, help me, my name is, London is the capital. You can understand well-known words and expressions by ear if they speak very clearly and without accent, as in the audio lessons for the textbook. You understand texts like the “Exit” sign, and in a conversation with the help of gestures, using individual words, you can express the simplest thoughts.

Level Elementary (A2)

At this level you can:

• Understand common expressions on general topics such as family, shopping, work, etc.
• Talk about simple everyday topics using simple phrases.
• Talk about yourself in simple terms, describe simple situations.

If you got a 4 or 5 in English at school, but after that you didn’t use English for some time, then most likely you speak the language at the Elementary level. TV programs in English will not be understandable, except for individual words, but the interlocutor, if he speaks clearly, in simple phrases of 2-3 words, will generally understand. You can also incoherently and with long pauses for reflection tell the simplest information about yourself, say that the sky is blue and the weather is clear, express a simple wish, place an order at McDonald's.

The Beginner – Elementary levels can be called a “survival level”, Survival English. It is enough to “survive” during a trip to a country where the main language is English.

Intermediate level (B1)

At this level you can:

• Understand the general meaning of clear speech on common, familiar topics related to everyday life (work, study, etc.)
• Cope with the most typical situations during a trip, travel (at the airport, in a hotel, etc.)
• Compose simple, coherent text on general or personally familiar topics.
• Retell events, describe hopes, dreams, ambitions, be able to briefly talk about plans and explain your point of view.

Vocabulary and knowledge of grammar are enough to write simple essays about yourself, describe incidents from life, write a letter to a friend. But in most cases, oral speech lags behind written speech, you confuse tenses, think about a phrase, pause to find a pretext (to or for?), but you can communicate more or less, especially if you are not shy or afraid of making mistakes.

Understanding your interlocutor is much more difficult, and if it is a native speaker, and even with fast speech and a bizarre accent, then it is almost impossible. However, simple, clear speech is understandable well, provided the words and expressions are familiar. You generally understand if the text is not very complex, and with some difficulty you understand the general meaning without subtitles.

Upper Intermediate level (B2)

At this level you can:

• Understand the general meaning of complex text on concrete and abstract topics, including technical (specialized) topics in your profile.
• Speak quickly enough so that communication with a native speaker occurs without long pauses.
• Compose clear, detailed text on various topics, explain points of view, give arguments for and against various points of view on the topic.

Upper Intermediate is already a good, solid, confident command of the language. If you are talking on a well-known topic with a person whose pronunciation you understand well, then the conversation will go quickly, easily, naturally. An outside observer will say that you are fluent in English. However, you may be confused by words and expressions related to topics that you do not understand well, all sorts of jokes, sarcasm, hints, slang.

You are asked to answer 36 questions to test your listening, writing, speaking and grammar skills.

It is noteworthy that to test listening comprehension, they do not use phrases like “London is the capital” recorded by the announcer, but short excerpts from films (Puzzle English specializes in learning English from films and TV series). In English-language films, the characters' speech is close to how people speak in real life, so the test can seem harsh.

Chandler from Friends doesn't have the best pronunciation.

To check a letter, you need to translate several phrases from English into Russian and from Russian into English. The program provides several translation options for each phrase. To test your knowledge of grammar, a completely ordinary test is used, where you need to choose one option from several proposed ones.

But you're probably wondering how the program can test your speaking skills? Of course, an online English test will not test your speech like a human, but the test developers have come up with an original solution. In the task you need to listen to a phrase from the film and choose a line suitable for continuing the dialogue.

Talking is not enough, you also need to understand your interlocutor!

The ability to speak English consists of two skills: listening to the speech of your interlocutor and expressing your thoughts. This task, although in a simplified form, tests how you cope with both tasks.

At the end of the test, you will be shown a complete list of questions with the correct answers, and you will find out where you made mistakes. And of course, you will see a chart with an assessment of your level on a scale from Beginner to Upper Intermediate.

2. Test to determine the level of English with a teacher

To get a professional, “live” (and not automated, as in tests) assessment of the level of the English language, you need English teacher, which will test you with tasks and an interview in English.

This consultation can be done free of charge. Firstly, there may be a language school in your city that offers free language testing and even a trial lesson. This is now a common practice.

In short, I signed up for a trial lesson-test, got in touch on Skype at the appointed time, and teacher Alexandra and I had a lesson during which she “tortured” me in every possible way with various tasks. All communication was in English.

My trial lesson on SkyEng. We check your knowledge of grammar.

At the end of the lesson, the teacher explained to me in detail in which direction I should develop my English, what problems I have, and a little later she sent me a letter with a detailed description of the level of language skills (with ratings on a 5-point scale) and methodological recommendations.

This method took some time: three days passed from submitting the application to the lesson, and the lesson itself lasted about 40 minutes. But this is much more interesting than any online test.

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Survival level	Pre-threshold level	Threshold level	Threshold advanced level	Proficiency level	Native level proficiency
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The Elementary level of English is the foundation on which your knowledge of the English language will rest

In the European system of levels of proficiency in foreign languages, level A1 Elementary has the same letter designation as Beginner. However, it is the Elementary level of English that is considered the survival level. That is, the knowledge acquired at this level is enough to communicate in English at an everyday level. For example, if you are abroad, you can check directions with local residents, make purchases, book a hotel room, etc.

As a rule, students arrive at the Elementary level with a small amount of knowledge acquired in the Beginner course, at school or another educational institution. If you have previously studied English, it means that you already have at least some basic knowledge, even if it seems to you that you studied a long time ago and don’t remember anything. In fact, you have already “met” the English language, you know the letters and sounds, you can read, you can introduce yourself and say simple phrases about yourself, your friends, family, home. This is enough to start studying at the Elementary level.

We recommend starting to study English at the Elementary level if you:

• have studied English a little or briefly before and have acquired basic knowledge;
• speak almost no English, although you know basic grammar and about 300-500 words;
• you have a vague idea of ​​English grammar and would like to understand all tenses and constructions;
• you have basic knowledge, but do not understand English by ear at all;
• have completed the Beginner level of training in English courses or with a personal teacher.

Material that a person should know at the Elementary level

If you think your English skills are slightly better than the categories described above, you may already be at the Elementary level. To verify this, check out the table below. It is considered that you know English at the Elementary level and can move to the level if you have the following knowledge:

Skill	Your knowledge
Grammar (Grammar)	You understand how the verb to be is used (I am a student, It is cold). You know three simple tenses (Present, Future and Past Simple), the present continuous tense (Present Continuous), and have an idea of ​​the present perfect tense (Present Perfect). Do you understand the difference between sentences in the future tense: I'm going to bake a cake (construction to be going to), I'll bake a cake (Future Simple), I'm baking a cake (Present Continuous to indicate future action) . You know the three forms of irregular verbs (drive-drove-driven). You can ask questions to your interlocutor (Word order in questions). Do you understand the difference between a cat and the cat (indefinite and definite articles). You are not surprised that you can say a cookie, but you cannot say a toast (toast, a toasted piece of bread) (Countable and uncountable nouns). You understand what lady’s dress, James’ house (Possessive Case) means. You know the degrees of comparison of adjectives (big-bigger-the biggest). Do you understand the difference between that cup, this cup, these cups, those cups (Demonstrative pronouns). You know object pronouns (me, him, her, us, them) and the rules for their use. You know some adverbs of frequency (often, usually, always, sometimes) and manner of action (well, quickly, hard). You know what There is no snow on the ground (There is/are/was/were) means. You know what the sentences I can read, I can’t swim, You should work (Modal verbs can/can’t/should) mean. You understand what I like reading, I hate shopping means (Construction like/love/hate + -ing).
Vocabulary (Vocabulary)	Your vocabulary ranges from 1000 to 1500 words and phrases. You know commonly used words and phrases in English.
Speaking (Speaking)	You can introduce yourself, your family and your home in a few simple sentences. You know how to talk about your preferences and hobbies. You easily describe your workday and weekend rest. You can shop in a store abroad or communicate with staff at a hotel using vocabulary that is familiar to you. You can talk about simple everyday topics. You can answer simple questions on topics that are familiar to you.
Reading (Reading)	You understand adapted literature at your level. You can understand signs and announcements in public places or on the street. You can understand the essence of general news.
Listening (Listening)	You understand audio recordings adapted for your level. You understand what native speakers are saying to you if they speak slowly and use vocabulary that is familiar to you.
Letter (Writing)	You can write a simple personal letter to a friend. You can write a short text about yourself, your hobby, family, home. You can fill out simple personal information.

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The Elementary level program includes the study of such topics in the curriculum

Grammar topics

Conversational topics

To be Present (Simple, Continuous, Perfect) Future Simple + be going to Past Simple (Regular / Irregular verbs) Imperative Word order in questions Demonstrative Pronouns Object Pronouns Possessive Adjectives and Possessive S Articles Singular and plural nouns Countable and uncountable nouns Adverbs of frequency Adverbs of manner Prepositions Modal Verbs (can, can't, should) Like/hate/love+Ving There is / are Comparative and Superlative degrees of Adjectives

About myself and my family Countries and Nationalities Personal Preferences (likes/dislikes) Daily Routine Holidays The weather Food and drinks Sports and fitness Music and Films Houses and Furniture Places in city Transport In shops (clothes, coffee) Dates and Numbers Describing a person

How your speaking skills will develop in the Elementary course

In the Elementary course, as at other levels, you will work on four main skills: By speaking, Listening, Reading, By letter. You will become familiar with simple grammatical structures of the English language, expand your vocabulary with the most necessary words and phrases, and develop correct pronunciation and intonation.

Your main task at any level is to learn speak(Speaking). At the Elementary level, you will already be able to take part in small dialogues, ask questions within the framework of the topics you have studied and understand the answers to them, especially if the interlocutor does not use words that are unfamiliar to you. You will be able to tell a monologue of 5-10 sentences about yourself, your family, and hobbies.

At A1 Elementary level you will learn understand by ear (Listening) individual familiar words and simple phrases that sound rather slowly and clearly. Simple texts and dialogues are used as listening material, which will be fully understandable to you after the second listen.

Regarding reading(Reading), new texts in English will be present in almost every lesson. Each of these texts is a source of new words and expressions that you will learn at this level. In the Elementary course, you study basic vocabulary: you learn the words and phrases that are most necessary in everyday life. Also at this stage you will memorize the reading rules. You will learn to correctly read “automatically” all the letter combinations you encounter, without consulting a dictionary. Moreover, you will do this while reading an interesting text.

Regarding letters(Writing), then the training will begin with the simplest actions. You will learn to sign postcards, fill out small forms where you need to indicate your first and last name, nationality, and so on. By the end of the level, you will be able to write short essays and personal letters.

At the English Elementary level vocabulary (Vocabulary) will expand to 1000-1500 words. Level A1 is full of the most useful words and phrases that are often used in all typical communication situations (shop, airport, on the street, etc.). Most words at this level are universal and can be used in written and oral speech, regardless of style. However, the volume of material to study will be quite large, because even for simple dialogues we will need to know a lot of words. But don’t be afraid that you will be forced to learn lists of words by heart. is aimed at mastering the language in the process of communication, so you will memorize new words through dialogues on the topic being studied.

Duration of study at the Elementary level

The duration of studying English at the Elementary level depends on the individual characteristics of the student and his initial knowledge. The average duration of training for the Elementary course is 6-9 months. Although this is one of the first levels of language proficiency, it covers a wealth of material that will enable you to express yourself in the most common everyday communication situations. At this stage of training you gain basic knowledge, which is why it is important to lay a strong foundation that will allow you to subsequently achieve high levels of English proficiency.

And for those who want to not only test their knowledge of the English language, but also improve it, we invite you to sign up for a course at our school. The teacher will determine your level, weaknesses and strengths and help you improve your knowledge.