Elementary English (A2)
Build on the basics: talk about the past and your plans, compare and choose, and handle everyday problems.
- A2CEFR level · Elementary
- 24lessons in 6 modules
- about 19 hof lessons
- Every lessonhas homework
What you'll be able to do
- Talk about your week, your weekend and a trip
- Make plans, invite people and arrange a time
- Compare, recommend and solve everyday problems
What every lesson includes
- Warm-up — A few questions to get you thinking about the topic.
- Words and phrases — Clear meanings, real examples and audio. Save anything to My Words.
- Grammar — Small steps with examples and a quick check.
- Listening and reading — A conversation to listen to and a text to read that use the new language.
- Practice — Mixed questions with feedback on the exact answer you chose.
- Speaking — Record your answer, play it back and compare it with an example.
- Real-life task — Put it together in a situation you'll actually meet.
- Writing — A short piece of writing using what you've just learned.
- Review — A quick recap before you move on to the next lesson.
After every lesson there's homework with vocabulary, grammar, writing and speaking tasks.
Skills you practise
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Reading
- Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
Modules and lessons
All 24 lessons, grouped into 6 modules. Each lesson has one clear goal.
Module 1Everyday life and the past
Talk about your week, your weekend and a trip.
- Lesson 1 Free previewNow and every day
Say what you usually do and what is different now.
Present simple for routines: I usually take the bus · Present continuous for now and this week: I’m working from home this week · Which one? usually / every day or at the moment / this week
- Lesson 2 Free previewLast weekend
Talk about what you did.
Past simple regular: -ed (cleaned, played) · Spelling: study → studied, stop → stopped · yesterday · last … · … ago — and the three -ed sounds
- Lesson 3A trip to remember
Ask and answer about a trip.
Irregular past: went, saw, took, ate, bought · didn’t + verb · Did you …? · Where did you go?
- Lesson 4Asking questions
Ask the right question in the right order.
Question words: where · when · why · how · Word order: do / does + subject + verb · How often · How long · How far
Module 2Plans and arrangements
Make plans, invite people and arrange a time.
- Lesson 5Weekend plans
Tell a friend your plans and ask about theirs.
going to: plans · not and questions · Plans or routines?
- Lesson 6Would you like to come?
Invite a friend, accept and say no politely.
Would you like to + verb? · Do you want to …? · Let’s … · Why don’t we …? · Yes and no politely: I’d love to · I’m afraid I can’t
- Lesson 7Are you free on Friday?
Arrange a day and time that works for both.
Present continuous for arrangements: I’m meeting Sam on Friday · at · on · in (time) · Are you doing anything on …?
- Lesson 8I’ll call you back
Handle a short phone call and take a message.
will for offers: I’ll call you back · Shall I …? · Quick decisions: OK, I’ll take it
Module 3Comparing and choosing
Compare, recommend, shop for food and eat out.
- Lesson 9Bigger and better
Compare two places or things.
-er + than: cheaper, quieter · more + long adjectives: more comfortable · better · worse
- Lesson 10The best place in town
Recommend the best option.
the -est: the cheapest · the most + long adjective · in + place · of + group
- Lesson 11How much? How many?
Talk about quantities and make a shopping list.
countable or uncountable? · some · any · much · many · a lot of
- Lesson 12Eating out
Book, order and solve a small problem in a restaurant.
Could I have …? · I’ll have … · Are you ready to order? · Can we have the bill, please? · There’s a problem with … · It’s cold
Module 4Experiences and life stories
Share experiences and tell short stories about your life.
- Lesson 13Have you ever…?
Share experiences.
Have you ever + past participle? · been to · never · not … yet · once · twice
- Lesson 14Life events
Tell a short life story.
was born · were born · Past simple for a life story: grew up, moved, got married · in + year · when + past
- Lesson 15When I was young
Compare your childhood with now.
could · couldn’t (past ability) · Past simple for childhood habits · When I was young / a child …
- Lesson 16What happened?
Tell a short story in order.
Past continuous: I was walking · I was walking when … (past simple interrupts) · first · then · after that · finally
Module 5Work, study and health
Talk about your job, learning and your health.
- Lesson 17My job
Describe your work and duties.
have to + verb · don’t have to (not necessary) · Do you have to …?
- Lesson 18Learning something new
Talk about what you want to learn and sign up for a course.
want to · would like to + verb · need to + verb · well · badly · fast · slowly
- Lesson 19I don’t feel well
Say what’s wrong and give simple advice.
What’s the matter? — I’ve got a headache · should · shouldn’t · If it hurts, stop. (if + present, imperative)
- Lesson 20Making an appointment
Book and change an appointment.
Can I make an appointment for …? · Is … OK? · I can’t come on … · must · mustn’t (rules and signs)
Module 6Problems and opinions
Solve everyday problems and say what you think.
- Lesson 21There’s a problem
Report a travel problem.
Describing things: a big black suitcase with wheels · Past simple to report: I left it on the plane · If it doesn’t arrive, we’ll call you
- Lesson 22Could you help me?
Ask for a service and check the details.
Could you + verb? · Can I + verb? · Answers: Of course. · I’m sorry, but …
- Lesson 23I think…
Give and explain a simple opinion.
I think · I don’t think + sentence · because · so · but · I agree · I’m not sure · I don’t agree
- Lesson 24Final A2 challenge
Use everything in one real situation.
Review: present tenses and past simple · Review: going to · will · present perfect · Review: comparing, requests and opinions
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