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IMPERIAL ENGLISH UK SYLLABUS (LEVEL 1, 2 & 3)

Elementary Course Syllabus

Level 1 / CEFR Level A2 / IELTS 3.5-4.5

General English

Linguistic Aims:
Using the main verb forms of ‘to be’ in the present tense in order to identify individuals and
objects.
Using numbers for telling the time and prices.
Using basic sentence structures for describing and explaining.
Using WH questions to elicit information.
Using the main verb forms of ‘to be’ in the past tense in order to identify individuals and objects.
Using the main verb form Present Simple including negative and question forms and short
answers.
Using adverbs of frequency of the main verb forms and Present Simple to express daily routines
and habits.
Using the main verb forms ‘there is/are’ including negative and question forms.
Using ‘have got’.
Using the possessive ‘s.
Using ‘this/that/these/those’ with everyday objects.
Using comparative adjectives.
Using superlative adjectives.
Using the main verb form past simple including negative and question forms and short answers.
Using regular and irregular past simple verb forms including negative and question forms and short
answers.
Using ‘going to’ to express future plans.
Using Present Perfect Simple with time phrases.
Differentiating between the Present Simple and the Present Continuous.
Using prepositions of time.
Using prepositions of movement.
Using time adverbs.
Using articles, ‘some/any’ with countable and uncountable nouns.
Using Present Continuous for now and future.
Using ‘have to/don’t have to’ for obligation.

Skill-based Aims:
Speaking in small groups to arrive at a consensus or solve a problem.
Using functional language to make suggestions, agree and disagree, apologise, offer and request
assistance.
Writing to recycle new vocabulary in diary or learner journal form and use functional language.
Writing emails, postcards and messages.

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