Beginner English – CEFR A1

Beginner English

The Common European Framework of Reference is a universally accepted standard for functional competence in any language – The British Council has adopted this framework to teach English. Our curriculum is based upon these. CEFR Level A1 indicates a beginner level of English, as described below.

Definition
At the end of English CEFR Level  A1, Students will be able to:
  • Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
  • Introduce themselves and others.
  • Ask and answer questions about personal details (like where they live, people they know and things they have.
  • Interact in a simple way, provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

The framework based upon CEFR consists of the below communication scenarios, vocabulary and grammar (https://www.englishradar.com/english-levels/english-level-a1/). Please note that the focus of these classes is primarily speaking in the context of the communication situations listed here.

Approach and Pedgagogy

Each lesson uses a highly interactive elements with videos and activities in a structured pedagogy for each class which is ideal for teaching practical skills - Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction as shown in the diagram. Each lesson includes hooking the students by a gripping video or activity, followed by visually and interactively explaining learning objectives, refreshing what was learnt earlier, a video based demonstration followed by group activities to practice. The class is tested through situational (not rote-based) interactive quizzes. This is followed by instructions of practice after class in the real world. The content is highly offering a Learning Management System (LMS) which hosts structured eLearning courses and tracks delivery of these classes. The interactive, practice-based eLearning curriculum with detailed step-by-step video-based lessons allows even private school student mentors with no previous teaching experience to easily run the classes. We structure each lesson using Gagne's nine events of instruction pedagogy,

  • To synchronize teaching English as a Second Language, this beginner English should ideally be taught 2-4 years AFTER govt. school students start learning English (traditionally in 1st grade). We recommend starting the A2 module in the 3rd to 5th grade.
  • The total A2 course syllabus will be 40 lessons including assessments. Given tests and other constraints, 10-11 lessons can be realistically taught in one government school semester. So this CEFR level will extend over 4 government school semesters or two grades/academic years.
  • Lessons will be taught in weekly classes, typically on a Saturday as it is a holiday for private school students, but working for government schools.
  • We suggest mentors be from at least 2 grades above – with Students in 9th grade or higher who will be mature enough to run classes.
  • To ensure proper class management and supervision of small group activities, at least 2 peer teachers are recommended for each session.
  • We recommend the Govt. School teacher of the class be present to help manage the class. If not, we recommend an adult (parent or driver, etc. of one of the mentors) be present during the class to help teach and also bring gravitas to the class.
  • While the class is conducted in English, especially at the beginning, we require one of the mentors/teachers know the local language (Kannada).

Curriculum Overview

The overview of the curriculum to be taught in each semester for Beginner English is shown below. The Full E-Learning courses for the actual classroom instruction can be accessed using the “Beginner English Courses” below. 

  1. An introductory video will explain the program and what to expect in classes.
  2. A common presentation/video based content and activities will be shown to the class students in this class to engage and educate them in a lively fun way
  3. While this is going on, students will individually taken to a separate space (from the common class) to assess their personal competence in spoken English. A standardized spoken English competency test will be administered. Each student will be asked to speak as per scripted questions and will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  4. As part of this individual assessment, Govt. school students will also be enrolled into the class cohort/batch to track attendance.

A: Hello!
B: Hi! How are you?
A: I am fine. Bye!
B: Goodbye!

A: Hello, I’m Raju.
B: Hi Raju, I’m Priya.
A: Nice to meet you!
B: Nice to meet you too.

A: What is your name?
B: My name is Meena. What is your name?
A: I am Kiran.

A: How old are you?
B: I am 9 years old. And you?
A: I am 8. I study in 3rd standard.

  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in previous classes in this module with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them.
  2. While this is going on, a formative test for the module – based upon classes taught – on spoken English competency test will be administered for each individual student. The students will be assessed in a separate space (from the class) one by one.  Each student will be asked to speak as per a set of script questions and their answers will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  3. This assessment, will be the basis for personalized, adaptive learning plan for that individual student  – to enable them to learn to their maximum potential. 

A: Do you have brothers or sisters?
B: Yes, one brother.
A: What is his name?
B: His name is Arjun.

A: How many pens do you have?
B: I have five pens.
A: I have three.

A: What time is it?
B: It is 10 o’clock.
A: Time for class!

A: What day is it today?
B: Today is Monday.
A: I like Monday.

A: What do you do in the morning?
B: I brush my teeth and eat breakfast.
A: Me too!

A: When is your birthday?
B: My birthday is in June.
A: Mine is in March.

  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in previous classes in this module with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them.
  2. While this is going on, a formative test for the module – based upon classes taught – on spoken English competency test will be administered for each individual student. The students will be assessed in a separate space (from the class) one by one.  Each student will be asked to speak as per a set of script questions and their answers will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  3. This assessment, will be the basis for personalized, adaptive learning plan for that individual student  – to enable them to learn to their maximum potential.
  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in previous classes in this module with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them. 
  2. Highlights of each lesson will be shown along with group practice for all students to speak and build confidence/skills.
  3. Group practice will  brush up and refresh their knowledge and improve skills with practice.

 

  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in ALL previous classes with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them.
  2. While this is going on, a summative test for all the modules taught in the semester – based upon classes taught – on spoken English competency test will be administered for each individual student. The students will be assessed in a separate space (from the class) one by one.  Each student will be asked to speak as per a set of script questions and their answers will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE1 : This will be the same rubric that is used at the baseline assessment. This will allow us to compare the BEFORE and AFTER improvements in speaking competence. NOTE2: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  3. This assessment, will be the basis for personalized, adaptive learning plan for that individual student  in future semesters – to enable them to learn to their maximum potential.
  4. A fun closing event featuring participation certificates and awards!
  1. An introductory video will explain the program and what to expect in classes.
  2. A common presentation/video based content and activities will be shown to the class students in this class to engage and educate them in a lively fun way
  3. While this is going on, students will individually taken to a separate space (from the common class) to assess their personal competence in spoken English. A standardized spoken English competency test will be administered. Each student will be asked to speak as per scripted questions and will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  4. As part of this individual assessment, Govt. school students will also be enrolled into the class cohort/batch to track attendance.

A: Where do you study?
B: I study in a Government School.
A: Me too!

A: What is your favourite subject?
B: I like Maths.
A: I like English.

A: Who is your English teacher?
B: My teacher is Mrs. Kavitha.
A: She is nice.

A: What is this?
B: It is a pencil.
A: And this?
B: That is a book.

  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in previous classes in this module with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them.
  2. While this is going on, a formative test for the module – based upon classes taught – on spoken English competency test will be administered for each individual student. The students will be assessed in a separate space (from the class) one by one.  Each student will be asked to speak as per a set of script questions and their answers will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  3. This assessment, will be the basis for personalized, adaptive learning plan for that individual student  – to enable them to learn to their maximum potential. 

A: May I go to the toilet?
B: Yes, you may.
A: Thank you, teacher.

A: What did you eat today?
B: I ate idli and chutney.
A: I ate dosa.

A: Do you like bananas?
B: Yes, I do.
A: I like mangoes more.

A: What do you want?
B: One samosa, please.
A: Me too!

A: Can I have some water?
B: Yes, here it is.
A: Thank you!

A: What fruit do you like?
B: I like apples.
A: I like carrots.

  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in previous classes in this module with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them.
  2. While this is going on, a formative test for the module – based upon classes taught – on spoken English competency test will be administered for each individual student. The students will be assessed in a separate space (from the class) one by one.  Each student will be asked to speak as per a set of script questions and their answers will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  3. This assessment, will be the basis for personalized, adaptive learning plan for that individual student  – to enable them to learn to their maximum potential.
  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in previous classes in this module with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them. 
  2. Highlights of each lesson will be shown along with group practice for all students to speak and build confidence/skills.
  3. Group practice will  brush up and refresh their knowledge and improve skills with practice.

 

  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in ALL previous classes with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them.
  2. While this is going on, a summative test for all the modules taught in the semester – based upon classes taught – on spoken English competency test will be administered for each individual student. The students will be assessed in a separate space (from the class) one by one.  Each student will be asked to speak as per a set of script questions and their answers will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE1 : This will be the same rubric that is used at the baseline assessment. This will allow us to compare the BEFORE and AFTER improvements in speaking competence. NOTE2: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  3. This assessment, will be the basis for personalized, adaptive learning plan for that individual student  in future semesters – to enable them to learn to their maximum potential.
  4. A fun closing event featuring participation certificates and awards!
  1. An introductory video will explain the program and what to expect in classes.
  2. A common presentation/video based content and activities will be shown to the class students in this class to engage and educate them in a lively fun way
  3. While this is going on, students will individually taken to a separate space (from the common class) to assess their personal competence in spoken English. A standardized spoken English competency test will be administered. Each student will be asked to speak as per scripted questions and will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  4. As part of this individual assessment, Govt. school students will also be enrolled into the class cohort/batch to track attendance.

A: Where do you live?
B: I live in Mysore.
A: I live in Bangalore.

A: What is this room?
B: This is the kitchen.
A: That is the bedroom.

A: What is in the kitchen?
B: There are plates and spoons.
A: I see a cooker too!

A: What do you do at home?
B: I help my mother.
A: I clean my room.

  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in previous classes in this module with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them.
  2. While this is going on, a formative test for the module – based upon classes taught – on spoken English competency test will be administered for each individual student. The students will be assessed in a separate space (from the class) one by one.  Each student will be asked to speak as per a set of script questions and their answers will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  3. This assessment, will be the basis for personalized, adaptive learning plan for that individual student  – to enable them to learn to their maximum potential. 

A: Which is your favourite room?
B: I like my bedroom.
A: I like the living room.

A: What are you wearing?
B: I am wearing a shirt.
A: I am wearing a dress.

A: Is that your uniform?
B: Yes, it is blue and white.
A: Mine is also blue.

A: What is your favourite colour?
B: I like red.
A: I like green.

A: Do you have a favourite dress?
B: Yes, my yellow frock.
A: I like my red shirt.

A: Shall I wear the blue shirt?
B: No, wear the white one.
A: Okay!

  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in previous classes in this module with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them.
  2. While this is going on, a formative test for the module – based upon classes taught – on spoken English competency test will be administered for each individual student. The students will be assessed in a separate space (from the class) one by one.  Each student will be asked to speak as per a set of script questions and their answers will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  3. This assessment, will be the basis for personalized, adaptive learning plan for that individual student  – to enable them to learn to their maximum potential.
  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in previous classes in this module with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them. 
  2. Highlights of each lesson will be shown along with group practice for all students to speak and build confidence/skills.
  3. Group practice will  brush up and refresh their knowledge and improve skills with practice.

 

  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in ALL previous classes with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them.
  2. While this is going on, a summative test for all the modules taught in the semester – based upon classes taught – on spoken English competency test will be administered for each individual student. The students will be assessed in a separate space (from the class) one by one.  Each student will be asked to speak as per a set of script questions and their answers will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE1 : This will be the same rubric that is used at the baseline assessment. This will allow us to compare the BEFORE and AFTER improvements in speaking competence. NOTE2: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  3. This assessment, will be the basis for personalized, adaptive learning plan for that individual student  in future semesters – to enable them to learn to their maximum potential.
  4. A fun closing event featuring participation certificates and awards!
  1. An introductory video will explain the program and what to expect in classes.
  2. A common presentation/video based content and activities will be shown to the class students in this class to engage and educate them in a lively fun way
  3. While this is going on, students will individually taken to a separate space (from the common class) to assess their personal competence in spoken English. A standardized spoken English competency test will be administered. Each student will be asked to speak as per scripted questions and will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  4. As part of this individual assessment, Govt. school students will also be enrolled into the class cohort/batch to track attendance.

A: What places are in your town?
B: School, market and hospital.
A: I go to the park too.

A: Where are you going?
B: To the market.
A: Buy some mangoes!

A: Is this the bus stop?
B: Yes. Which bus do you want?
A: Bus to Majestic.

  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in previous classes in this module with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them.
  2. While this is going on, a formative test for the module – based upon classes taught – on spoken English competency test will be administered for each individual student. The students will be assessed in a separate space (from the class) one by one.  Each student will be asked to speak as per a set of script questions and their answers will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  3. This assessment, will be the basis for personalized, adaptive learning plan for that individual student  – to enable them to learn to their maximum potential. 

A: Where is the library?
B: Go left, then straight.
A: Thank you!

A: Do you go to the park?
B: Yes, in the evening.
A: I play there too.

A: What is this?
B: This is my hand.
A: That is my leg.

A: Are you okay?
B: No, I have a cold.
A: Take rest!

A: Why are you at the clinic?
B: I have a fever.
A: Get well soon.

A: Do you eat fruits?
B: Yes, they are healthy.
A: I eat fruits daily.

A: Do you wash your hands?
B: Yes, before eating.
A: Good habit!

  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in previous classes in this module with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them.
  2. While this is going on, a formative test for the module – based upon classes taught – on spoken English competency test will be administered for each individual student. The students will be assessed in a separate space (from the class) one by one.  Each student will be asked to speak as per a set of script questions and their answers will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  3. This assessment, will be the basis for personalized, adaptive learning plan for that individual student  – to enable them to learn to their maximum potential.
  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in previous classes in this module with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them. 
  2. Highlights of each lesson will be shown along with group practice for all students to speak and build confidence/skills.
  3. Group practice will  brush up and refresh their knowledge and improve skills with practice.

 

  1. A common revision of all the competencies taught in ALL previous classes with  presentation/ video based content and activities will conducted for the class students to engage and educate them.
  2. While this is going on, a summative test for all the modules taught in the semester – based upon classes taught – on spoken English competency test will be administered for each individual student. The students will be assessed in a separate space (from the class) one by one.  Each student will be asked to speak as per a set of script questions and their answers will be rated against the simple progressive rubric based upon part of the CEFR  framework being taught. NOTE1 : This will be the same rubric that is used at the baseline assessment. This will allow us to compare the BEFORE and AFTER improvements in speaking competence. NOTE2: This will also be recorded (with permission). 
  3. This assessment, will be the basis for personalized, adaptive learning plan for that individual student  in future semesters – to enable them to learn to their maximum potential.
  4. A fun closing event featuring participation certificates and awards!

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