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Regardless of whether you are interested in private classes or group courses, or whether you come to us as a complete beginner or advanced learner, we will keep you on track using the following CEFR level standards. Dive into each level to learn about topics that will be covered at each level. English B2 and higher cover customized topics built around our clients and students’ goals and industries. 

Learn about English A1 Topics

CORE Languages follows the CEFR standard for teaching foreign languages. That means we are required to teach specific topics in each level. In order to make learning more manageable, we have broken each level down into 4 short courses.

GEFR Level: English A1.1

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CORE Languages offers bite size courses lasting about 10 weeks each. We split A1.1 into two courses to offer flexibility for your scheduling and the option to review specific topics without repeating a much longer course. 
  • Level 1-1 
  • Level 1-2 

After completing these levels, you’ll be able to:

  • understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.​

  • introduce yourself and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as 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.

CEFR Level: English A1.2

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CORE Languages offers bite size courses lasting about 10 weeks each. We split A1.2 into two courses to offer flexibility for your scheduling and the option to review specific topics without repeating a much longer course. 
  • Level 1-3 
  • Level 1-4 

After completing these levels you’ll be able to:

  • understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.​

  • introduce yourself and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as 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.

View our Course Topics by Level

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English "used to" and "be used to"

The phrases "used to" and "be used to" are commonly heard in English. For example: "I used to go fishing every day." OR "I am used to mild winters in the South." This module looks at when and how to use these phrases to sound more fluent.

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English Telling Time

In this module, time expressions and how to tell time are presented.

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English Intensifiers

This module covers a class of words (adverbs and adverbial phrases) that add emphasis to an expression, such as very, at all, completely, extremely, and absolutely.

SHOULD COULD WOULD DID
English Review of Modal Verbs "can" and "should"

This review focuses on the modal verbs "can" and "should." Other modal verbs will be covered in a later course.

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English Review of Present Simple & Present Progressive

This module is a review of both the simple present and present progressive (aka present continuous) tenses. Present simple has one verb, whereas the present progressive includes a helping verb and a main verb ending in "ing."

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English Object Pronouns

Object pronouns are the receivers of action in a sentence. They include me, you, him, her, us, them, and whom.

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English The Imperative

This module explores the imperative mood, which is the form of giving commands in English.

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English "There is" and "There are"

"There is" and "there are" are two very common constructions in English that are important to know. This module looks at how and when to use these two expression.

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Discover All English CEFR Level Topics

Regardless of whether you are interested in private classes or group courses, or whether you come to us as a complete beginner or advanced learner, we will keep you on track using the following CEFR level standards. Dive into each level to learn about topics that will be covered at each level. English B2 and higher cover customized topics built around our clients and students’ goals and industries. 

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Most students choose to take a basic English language course so they can learn a new language, get to know a different culture, have the chance to start working in an English-speaking company, comfortably travel around an English-speaking country, get in touch with their heritage, and many more reasons.

Learn basic English with a fun and interactive English A1 course for beginners. Get prepared for your A1 English language certificate exams.

Content covered in English A1 will help learners understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences, which relate to communicating basic needs. Learners can introduce him/herself and others as well as ask others about themselves – e.g. where they live, who they know and what they own – and can respond to questions of this nature. Can communicate in a simple manner if the person they are speaking to speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help. Learn more about English A1

Whether you’re looking to learn English to relocate, for work, or just for fun, it can feel daunting knowing where to start. At CORE Languages our teachers will guide you with immersive learning to help guide you along the way.

Content covered in English A2 will help learners understand sentences and commonly used expressions associated with topics directly related to his/her direct circumstances (e.g. personal information or information about his/her family, shopping, work, immediate surroundings). Learners can make him/herself understood in simple, routine situations dealing with a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and common topics. Can describe his/her background and education, immediate surroundings and other things associated with immediate needs in a simple way. Learn more about English A2

The world moves quickly nowadays, and sometimes it can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day, so the idea of taking an English course can feel daunting. What if we told you that you can opt for an English B1 online course that’s completely flexible and you’re in charge?

Content covered in English B1 will help learners understand the main points when clear, standard language is used and the focus is on familiar topics associated with work, school, leisure time, etc. Learners can deal with most situations typically encountered when travelling in the language region. Learners can express him/herself simply and coherently regarding familiar topics and areas of personal interest. Learners can report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and goals as well as make short statements to justify or explain his/her own views and plans. Learn more about English B1

If you’re ready to learn English at the B2 level, we don’t need to tell you how to learn a language, you’ve been working hard at it already! It’s time to expand your vocabulary, work a little harder at complex subjects and tackle real-world scenarios that will help your confidence grow. 

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to understand complex texts, spontaneously interact with native speakers with relative ease, produce detailed texts on a wide range of subjects and write and explain your viewpoints. When you learn with CORE Languages we’ll challenge you with comprehensive reading, writing and listening exercises to match your interests, all the while our native-level teacher will be there to give you personalized feedback in real-time. Learn more about English B2

If you’ve made it this far, you’re already pretty advanced with the English language, so well done. You can understand grammar and form complex sentences, but with CORE Languages you can cement that learning, to include work-based technical language and more. By the end of these C1 and C2 English courses, you will be adept at speaking English in the workplace, socially, or in an educational setting.
With an English C1 or C2 course you’ll understand demanding texts easily and be able to present complicated information in a clear, concise way. We’ll introduce you to the lesson structure and let you know a bit more about the process of learning English with CORE Languages. Take our CERF English placement test to ensure this course is the right one for you and get started with interactive, online courses available 24/7, with native-level speakers to encourage and guide you along the way. 
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