EVERYDAY EXPRESSIONS
Idioms
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a bullet-point list of the most important topics for an A1 level English learner, based on the 20/80 rule which focuses on the essentials that provide the most value:
- Basic Grammar Rules: Understanding simple present tense, articles (a, an, the), and basic sentence structure (Subject-Verb-Object).
- Common Verbs: Learning frequently used verbs in their base form (e.g., be, have, do, go, can).
- Essential Vocabulary: Building a foundation with essential nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions, focusing on everyday topics like family, food, hobbies, and directions.
- Simple Questions and Answers: Forming and responding to basic questions using "Who," "What," "Where," "When," "Why," and "How."
- Numbers, Dates, and Time: Knowing how to discuss and understand numbers, days of the week, months, and telling time.
- Everyday Expressions: Learning common expressions and phrases used in greetings, farewells, and polite requests.
- Listening Comprehension: Engaging with simple spoken English through songs, short videos, and dialogues to improve listening skills.
- Pronunciation Practice: Focusing on the sounds of English, including vowels and consonants, to aid in pronunciation and understanding.
- Basic Writing Skills: Writing simple sentences and filling out forms with personal information (name, address, nationality).
- Cultural Context: Gaining basic insights into cultural norms and common interactions in English-speaking environments to enhance communication skills.