Basic Basics lesson plans

Basic Basics is where a true beginner starts: greetings and introductions, numbers and telling the time, family, the home, and shopping and money at A1, then building confidence and talking about the weather at A2. The plans keep instructions simple and recycle vocabulary, because at this level the instructions are part of the lesson. They suit adults starting English from zero or close to it.

The first lesson of each course is a full plan you can read here with no signup (for In the News, a recent story). The other lessons show an outline.

7 coursesA1A2

Courses

A1Basic Basics1 free

Everyday Conversations

Master basic interactions for daily life

8 lessons
A1Basic Basics1 free

Numbers and Time

Handle numbers, dates, and time with ease

8 lessons
A1Basic Basics1 free

Family & People

Talk about your family, friends, and describe people

8 lessons
A1Basic Basics1 free

Daily Life

Talk about your daily routines and activities

8 lessons
A1Basic Basics1 free

Shopping & Money

Learn to shop and handle money in English

8 lessons
A2Basic Basics1 free

Building Confidence

Build the confidence to speak English in everyday situations

8 lessons
A2Basic Basics1 free

Weather & Seasons

Talk about weather and what you do in different seasons

8 lessons