Elementary English – CEFR A2

Elementary 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 A2 indicates an elementary level of English, as described below.

Definition
At the end of Elementary English CEFR Level  A2, Students will be able to:
  • Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to common areas (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
  • Communicate simple and routine tasks requiring direct exchange of information.
  • Describe in simple terms aspects of their background and immediate matters.

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 elementary English should ideally be taught 4-6 years AFTER govt. school students start learning English (traditionally in 1st grade). We recommend starting the A2 module in the 5th to 7th 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) 
Evaluation - Baseline
  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 is your name?
B: My name is Arjun. What is your hobby?
A: I like drawing. And you?
B: I like playing cricket.

A: What do you do every day?
B: I wake up at 6. I go to school at 8.
A: I play in the evening.

A: Who is in your family?
B: My father, mother, sister, and me.
A: I have a brother too.

A: What is the name of your school?
B: Government Model School.
A: I study there too!

A: What is your favourite game?
B: I love football.
A: I like kabaddi.

  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: Hello, I want two kilos of potatoes.
B: Okay, here you go.
A: How much is it?
B: Forty rupees.

A: How much is this pen?
B: It is ten rupees.
A: I will take two.

A: I want some bananas.
B: How many?
A: One dozen.
B: Here they are.

A: I want a white shirt.
B: Size?
A: Medium, please.

  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 semester across both modules 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!
Evaluation - Baseline
  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 day is today?
B: Today is Friday.
A: Which month?
B: April.

A: What time is the class?
B: At 9:30.
A: Thank you!

A: When is your next holiday?
B: On Sunday.
A: I will go to grandma’s house.

A: What will you do this weekend?
B: I will play and watch a movie.
A: Sounds fun!

A: What time do you sleep?
B: I sleep at 9 p.m.
A: I sleep at 10 p.m.

  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: What do you want to eat?
B: One dosa and tea.
A: I want idli.

A: Waiter, one masala dosa.
B: Anything to drink?
A: Yes, a coffee please.

A: Do you like spicy food?
B: No, I like sweet food.
A: I like both!

A: Use your spoon.
B: Okay. Thank you.
A: Don’t waste food.

A: Waiter, bill please.
B: Here it is.
A: Thank you. Keep the change.

  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 semester across both modules 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!
Evaluation - Baseline
  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 Mandya.
A: What is it like?
B: It is a clean town.

A: Excuse me, where is the temple?
B: Go straight, then right.
A: Thank you!

A: How do I reach the bus station?
B: Take an auto. It is nearby.

A: Do you visit the temple?
B: Yes, every Sunday.
A: I go to the park on Sundays.

A: Where is your house?
B: Near the library.
A: Okay, I will come.

  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: Is it hot today?
B: Yes, very hot.
A: I want cold water!

A: Do you like rain?
B: Yes! I play in the rain.
A: Me too!

A: What do you like—summer or winter?
B: I like winter.
A: I like summer.

A: Which season do you like?
B: Rainy season. And you?
A: Summer season.

A: Why are you wearing a sweater?
B: It is cold today.
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 semester across both modules 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!
Evaluation - Baseline
  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, can I sit here?
B: Yes, please.
A: Thank you. I am Varun.

A: Who is your best friend?
B: His name is Karthik.
A: What does he like?
B: He likes drawing.

A: Are you happy today?
B: Yes, we have a holiday.
A: I’m happy too!

A: I forgot my pen.
B: Here, take mine.
A: Thanks!

A: Sorry, I stepped on your foot.
B: It’s okay.
A: Thank you!

  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: What is your problem?
B: I have a sore throat.
A: The doctor will see you soon.

A: Are you not coming to school?
B: No, I have a fever.
A: Take rest.

A: Did you take your tablet?
B: Yes, after lunch.
A: Good.

A: Don’t touch the hot pan!
B: Okay, I will be careful.

A: I cut my finger.
B: Wash it and use a bandage.
A: Thank you!

  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 semester across both modules 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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