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Low Beginning & Beginning Level Overview

Let’s start learning English!  In the Low Beginning & Beginning Levels, students will:
  • Learn how to speak and understand basic English
  • Learn vocabulary for a range of everyday topics
  • Study and practice fundamental English grammar and pronunciation rules
  • Start to develop skills for reading and writing
  • Practice speaking English in class every day 
  • Complete written exercises and coursework to improve English skills.  
After completing the Low Beginning & Beginning Levels, students will be able to:
  • Understand and use basic English vocabulary 
  • Ask and answer basic questions as part of everyday conversation
  • Read simple texts in English
  • Write complete sentences in English about a topic
Sample Beginning Class Schedule

Please note these are sample schedules. Class times are subject to change each session.

ClassFocusScheduleTuition
Class:
Grammar, Speaking & Listening		Focus:
Focus on speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar		Schedule:
MTWThF 1:40 – 3:30pm		Tuition:
$900.00
Class:
Reading/Writing		Focus:
Paragraph writing and sentence structure		Schedule:
MTWThF 3:40 – 5:30pm		Tuition:
$900.00
Class:
Pronunciation Practice		Focus:
Weekly 1-on-1 pronunciation and conversation practice with instructor		Schedule:
Once per week - time to be determined		Tuition:
Included - no extra charge
Class Descriptions
Low Beginning Grammar, Speaking, and Listening
Low Beginning Reading and Writing
Beginning Grammar, Speaking, and Listening
Beginning Reading and Writing
Low Beginning Grammar, Speaking, and Listening
  • 10 hours per week – class meets every day
  • For new learners of English
  • Practice speaking every day with classmates and teacher
  • Learn basic literacy and grammar
  • Use grammar to understand and speak everyday English
  • Topics: Everyday English, family, meeting new people, around town  
Low Beginning Reading and Writing
  • 10 hours per week – class meets every day
  • For new learners of English
  • Speak, read and write about everyday topics
  • Read short passages and learn new vocabulary
  • Write accurate sentences in English
  • Learn grammar, spelling and punctuation rules for writing
Beginning Grammar, Speaking, and Listening
  • 10 hours per week – class meets every day
  • For students with limited English background
  • Learn foundation rules for grammar, including verb tenses
  • Practice speaking every day with classmates and teacher
  • Ask and answer everyday questions
  • Use new vocabulary and grammar in speaking and listening
Beginning Reading and Writing
  • 10 hours per week – class meets every day
  • For students with limited English background
  • Read simple texts and answer comprehension questions
  • Learn and use new vocabulary in reading and writing
  • Write sentences and paragraphs about everyday topics
  • Learn grammar, spelling and punctuation rules

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