ESOL

ESOL English A1 (Beginner)

Start from zero and build the English you need for daily life in the UK.

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1,120+ studentsUpdated January 2026
CEFR A1 (Beginner)English
£19.99/week - £69.99/month
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Who this course is for

  • Adults who are new to English
  • Learners who understand very little spoken English
  • New migrants or residents in the UK
  • Learners preparing for ESOL A1 exams
  • Anyone who wants to improve basic English communication
  • Learners planning to progress to ESOL A2 or Functional Skills English

Course details

  • Level: CEFR A1 (Beginner)
  • Class format: Live online tuition + recorded revision materials
  • Weekly hours: 2–3 sessions/week, 60 mins each
  • Exam support: Preparation and guidance provided. Official examinations are taken with approved assessment centres.
  • Price: £19.99/week - £69.99/month

What you’ll learn

Greetings and introductions for everyday situations

How to give personal details (name, address, family, job)

Basic English for shopping, food, travel, and appointments

How to ask for directions and understand simple instructions

How to read signs, short messages, and basic forms

How to write short sentences, notes, and simple messages

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to EnglishAlphabet, sounds, greetings, introductions

Alphabet, sounds, greetings, introductions

    Module 2: Personal InformationFamily, nationality, jobs, simple questions

    Family, nationality, jobs, simple questions

      Module 3: Daily LifeRoutine, time, days, present simple

      Routine, time, days, present simple

        Module 4: Describing People & PlacesAdjectives, family, home

        Adjectives, family, home

          Module 5: Food & ShoppingOrdering food, prices, numbers

          Ordering food, prices, numbers

            Module 6: Home & DirectionsPlaces, directions, prepositions

            Places, directions, prepositions

              Module 7: Health & AppointmentsHealth problems, advice, can/can’t

              Health problems, advice, can/can’t

                Module 8: Travel & TransportTransport, asking for help

                Transport, asking for help

                  Module 9: Work & CommunicationBasic workplace English, polite requests

                  Basic workplace English, polite requests

                    Module 10: Revision & Exam PracticeFull revision, mock tests, speaking practice

                    Full revision, mock tests, speaking practice

                      Requirements

                      • Device with internet access
                      • Notebook or digital note-taking
                      • Stable connection for live classes

                      Description

                      The ESOL English A1 (Beginner) course is designed for adults with little or no knowledge of English.

                      You’ll build a strong foundation in everyday English across speaking, listening, reading, and writing for daily life in the UK.

                      The course follows CEFR A1 and supports communication in simple situations such as shopping, travel, work, and appointments.