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Below, we outline 100% of the topics covered in our English mastery program. There are no hidden tricks or surprises—our focus is solely on helping you learn English effectively. From basic grammar to advanced conversational skills, every aspect is designed to guide you from a beginner (A0) to a proficient (C2) level, ensuring you have all the tools necessary to speak, write, and understand English with confidence. Our commitment is clear: we’re here to help you achieve fluency, and nothing else.
A0 English Foundations
Starting from Scratch
Objectives:
- Acquire basic knowledge of English phonetics and pronunciation.
- Learn fundamental vocabulary and expressions for everyday interactions.
- Understand and use basic grammatical structures.
Content:
English Alphabet and Pronunciation Guide
- How to pronounce English letters and sounds
- Introduction to vowel and consonant sounds.
- Basic phonetic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
Common English Greetings and Self-Introductions
- Formal and informal greetings in English.
- How to introduce yourself and others.
- Essential courtesy expressions: “please”, “thank you”, “excuse me”, “sorry”.
Numbers in English: Counting and Usage
- Numbers from 0 to 100.
- Saying ages, phone numbers, and addresses.
- Ordinal numbers: “first”, “second”, “third”, etc.
Days, Months, Dates, and Telling Time in English
- Days of the week in English.
- Months of the year.
- How to state the date.
- Telling time: hours and minutes.
Basic Colors and Shapes Vocabulary in English
- Learning color names.
- Simple geometric shapes.
Understanding Personal Pronouns and ‘To Be’ in English
- Subject pronouns: “I”, “you”, “he”, “she”, “it”, “we”, “they”.
- Introduction to the verb “to be” in the simple present.
- Affirmative, negative, and question forms of “to be”.
Using ‘A’, ‘An’, and ‘The’: English Articles Explained
- Definite and indefinite articles.
- Introduction to countable and uncountable nouns.
Essential English Vocabulary: Everyday Objects
- Common household items, classroom objects, and city vocabulary.
- Clothing and accessories.
- Family members and relationships.
Constructing Simple English Sentences and Commands
- Basic sentence structure: Subject + Verb + Object.
- Forming affirmative and negative sentences.
- Using imperatives to give simple instructions.
Forming Basic Questions and Short Answers in English
- Yes/no questions with “do” and “does”.
- “Wh-” questions: “what”, “where”, “when”, “who”, “why”, “how”.
- Short affirmative and negative responses.
Common English Verbs and Action Words
- Frequently used verbs: “go”, “come”, “eat”, “drink”, “sleep”, “play”.
- Using verbs in simple sentences.
Possessive Adjectives in English: ‘My’, ‘Your’, ‘His’, ‘Her’
- Expressing possession and ownership.
- Differentiating between possessive adjectives and pronouns.
Using ‘Can’ for Ability and Permission in English
- Expressing abilities and asking for permission.
- Making simple requests and offers.
English Vocabulary for Weather and Seasons
- Describing the weather.
- Names of the four seasons.
Basic Prepositions of Place in English
- Understanding and using “in”, “on”, “at”, “under”, “behind”, “next to”, “between”.
A1 English Basics
Building Your Foundation
Objectives:
- Develop fundamental grammar and vocabulary skills.
- Begin to communicate in familiar situations.
- Understand and accurately use simple structures.
Content:
Simple Present vs. Present Continuous in English
- Using the simple present for routines and habits.
- Present continuous for actions happening now.
- Contrasting the two tenses.
Descriptive Adjectives and Word Order in English
- Common descriptive adjectives.
- Correct order of adjectives in a sentence (opinion, size, age, color, origin, material).
English Prepositions of Time and Movement
- Time prepositions: “in”, “on”, “at”, “by”, “before”, “after”.
- Movement prepositions: “into”, “onto”, “through”, “across”, “over”, “under”.
Possessive Pronouns and Adjectives in English
- Understanding “mine”, “yours”, “his”, “hers”, “ours”, “theirs”.
- Difference between possessive adjectives and pronouns.
Modal Verbs in English: ‘Can’, ‘Could’, ‘Should’
- “Can” and “could” for ability and permission.
- “Should” for advice.
- Forming questions and negatives with modal verbs.
Countable and Uncountable Nouns in English
- Using “some”, “any”, “much”, “many”.
- Quantifiers: “a lot of”, “lots of”, “a few”, “a little”.
Expressing Likes and Dislikes in English
- Verbs followed by gerunds: “like”, “love”, “enjoy”, “hate”.
- Talking about hobbies and interests.
Comparatives and Superlatives in English (Introduction)
- Forming comparatives: “-er”, “more”.
- Forming superlatives: “-est”, “most”.
- Irregular adjectives: “good”, “bad”, “far”.
Simple Past Tense in English
- Regular verbs: formation and pronunciation of “-ed”.
- Irregular verbs: list of common verbs.
- Affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms.
Talking About Future Plans: ‘Going to’
- Discussing plans and intentions.
- Forming sentences and questions.
Adverbs of Frequency in English
- “Always”, “usually”, “often”, “sometimes”, “rarely”, “never”.
- Position in a sentence.
Object Pronouns in English
- “Me”, “you”, “him”, “her”, “it”, “us”, “them”.
- Using them in sentences.
Demonstratives in English: ‘This’, ‘That’, ‘These’, ‘Those’
- Using demonstratives with nouns.
English for Everyday Situations
- Shopping: asking about prices, sizes, colors.
- Dining out: ordering food and drinks.
- Directions: asking for and giving directions.
Basic English Conjunctions: ‘And’, ‘But’, ‘Because’, ‘So’
- Connecting ideas in sentences.
A2 Essential English
Expanding Your Skills
Objectives:
- Expand grammatical knowledge and vocabulary.
- Communicate in routine tasks requiring simple information exchange.
- Understand frequently used phrases and expressions.
Content:
Past Continuous Tense in English
- Formation and usage of the past continuous.
- Describing ongoing actions in the past.
Future Tenses in English: ‘Will’ and ‘Going to’
- “Will” for predictions and spontaneous decisions.
- “Be going to” for plans and intentions.
- Present continuous for future arrangements.
Comparatives and Superlatives (Advanced)
- Comparing two or more things.
- Irregular forms.
Present Perfect Simple in English
- Formation: “have/has + past participle”.
- Usage: experiences, recent actions, unfinished time periods.
- Time expressions: “just”, “already”, “yet”, “ever”, “never”.
First Conditional Sentences in English
- Structure: “If + present simple, will + base verb”.
- Talking about possible future events.
Modal Verbs for Obligation and Necessity
- “Must”, “have to”, “need to”, “mustn’t”, “don’t have to”.
- Expressing rules and obligations.
Gerunds and Infinitives in English
- Verbs followed by gerunds: “enjoy”, “avoid”, “consider”.
- Verbs followed by infinitives: “want”, “need”, “would like”.
Introduction to English Phrasal Verbs
- Common phrasal verbs: “get up”, “look after”, “turn on/off”.
- Understanding separable and inseparable phrasal verbs.
Adverbs of Manner in English
- Formation: adjective + “-ly”.
- Position in a sentence.
Second Conditional Sentences in English
- Structure: “If + past simple, would + base verb”.
- Talking about hypothetical or unlikely situations.
Reported Speech in English (Statements)
- Reporting what someone said.
- Changes in pronouns and time expressions.
Relative Clauses in English
- Defining relative clauses with “who”, “which”, “that”.
- Introduction to non-defining relative clauses.
Articles and Determiners in English
- Specific and general use of articles.
- Zero article (no article usage).
Quantifiers and Expressions of Quantity
- “Enough”, “too much”, “too many”, “plenty of”.
Functional English Language Skills
- Making requests and offers.
- Apologizing and responding.
- Expressing opinions and agreeing/disagreeing.
Expanding English Vocabulary
- Travel and transportation.
- Health and medical terms.
- Technology and gadgets.
- Environmental topics.
B1 Intermediate English
Gaining Confidence
Objectives:
- Gain confidence using a variety of structures.
- Handle most situations that may arise while traveling.
- Produce connected text on familiar topics.
Content:
Present Perfect Simple vs. Present Perfect Continuous
- Differences in usage.
- Emphasizing result vs. duration.
Past Perfect Simple and Continuous in English
- Formation of past perfect: “had + past participle”.
- Usage: actions before a past time.
Modal Verbs for Speculation and Deduction
- Present: “must”, “might”, “could”, “may”, “can’t”.
- Past: “must have”, “might have”, “could have”, “can’t have”.
Passive Voice in English
- Forming passive sentences in various tenses.
- Usage: focusing on the action rather than the subject.
Reported Speech in English (Advanced)
- Reporting questions, commands, and requests.
- Changes in verb tenses and modal verbs.
Conditional Sentences in English
- First, second, and third conditionals.
- Introduction to mixed conditionals.
Gerunds and Infinitives (Advanced Uses)
- Verbs followed by gerunds or infinitives with a change in meaning.
- Expressions with gerunds and infinitives.
Intermediate English Phrasal Verbs
- More complex phrasal verbs: “put up with”, “look forward to”, “get along with”.
Advanced Relative Clauses in English
- Non-defining relative clauses.
- Relative pronouns: “whose”, “whom”, “where”, “when”, “why”.
Discourse Markers and Connectors in English
- “However”, “although”, “despite”, “in spite of”.
- Sequencing words: “firstly”, “finally”, “meanwhile”.
Expressing Wishes and Regrets in English
- Using “I wish” and “if only” for present and past situations.
Future Forms in English
- Future continuous: “will be doing”.
- Future perfect: “will have done”.
- Expressing future plans and predictions.
Emphatic Structures in English
- Cleft sentences: “It is/was… that/who…”.
- Inversion for emphasis: “Never have I seen…”.
Expressing Opinions in English
- “In my opinion”, “I believe that”, “From my perspective”.
Developing English Vocabulary
- Education and learning.
- Work and employment.
- Media and communication.
- Cultural events and festivals.
Functional English Language Skills
- Persuading and negotiating.
- Making complaints and handling complaints.
- Expressing preferences and making recommendations.
B2 Upper-Intermediate English
Strengthening Your Communication
Objectives:
- Communicate fluently and spontaneously.
- Use language flexibly for social, academic, and professional purposes.
- Understand the main ideas of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.
Content:
Advanced Conditional Sentences in English
Third conditional: “If + past perfect, would have + past participle”.
- Mixed conditionals: combining tenses to express different realities.
Advanced Passive Voice in English
- Passive forms with modals: “must be done”, “should have been done”.
- Passive infinitives and gerunds: “to be done”, “being done”.
Reported Speech in English (Advanced)
- Reporting with modal verbs.
- Reporting thoughts and feelings.
Past Modals in English
- “Should have”, “could have”, “would have”, “might have”.
Emphasis and Inversion in English
- Inversion after negative adverbs: “Rarely do we see…”.
- Emphatic structures for dramatic effect.
Causative Structures in English
- “Have/get something done”.
- Expressing services and arrangements.
Gerunds and Infinitives (Complex Uses)
- Verbs followed by gerunds or infinitives with a change in meaning: “remember”, “stop”, “try”, “forget”.
Advanced Relative Clauses in English
- Using “whom”, “whose”, “which” in more formal contexts.
- Reduced relative clauses.
Advanced English Phrasal Verbs
- Idiomatic phrasal verbs: “come up with”, “carry out”, “set up”.
English Connectors and Discourse Markers
- Contrast: “on the contrary”, “whereas”.
- Addition: “furthermore”, “moreover”.
- Cause and effect: “consequently”, “as a result”.
Expressions with ‘Get’ in English
- Various meanings and uses of “get”.
Collocations and Idiomatic Expressions in English
- Fixed expressions: “make the most of”, “take for granted”.
- Proverbs and sayings.
Hypothetical Situations in English
- Using “supposing”, “what if”.
The Subjunctive Mood in English
- Expressions requiring the subjunctive: “It’s essential that he be…”.
Expanding English Vocabulary
- Law and order.
- Health and fitness.
- Science and technology.
- Environment and sustainability.
Functional English Language Skills
- Debating and arguing a point.
- Presenting and supporting arguments.
- Expressing agreement and disagreement diplomatically.
C1 Advanced English
Reaching New Heights
Objectives:
- Use language effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes.
- Understand a wide range of demanding texts.
- Express ideas fluently and spontaneously.
Content:
Advanced English Grammar Structures
- Mastering Inversion after “So,” “Such,” “Nor,” “Neither,” and “Either”
- Using “Had”, “Were”, “Should” in conditional sentences: “Had I known…”.
Advanced Modal and Semi-Modal Verbs
- Modals expressing certainty, probability, and possibility in past, present, and future.
Nominalization in English
- Turning verbs and adjectives into nouns for formal writing.
Complex Sentence Structures in English
- Using participle clauses: “Having finished the project, she…”.
Discourse Markers for Formal Writing
- “Nonetheless”, “notwithstanding”, “albeit”, “thereby”.
Ellipsis and Substitution in English
- Avoiding repetition in sentences.
Stylistic Features in English
- Use of irony, sarcasm, euphemisms.
Metaphorical Language in English
- Idioms, metaphors, similes, and other rhetorical devices.
Register and Style in English
- Adapting language according to context and purpose.
- Formal, neutral, and informal styles.
Pragmatics and Sociolinguistics in English
- Understanding implied meanings, humor, and cultural references.
Advanced Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs
- “Bring about”, “come across”, “put up with”, “take after”.
Emphasis and Cohesion in English Writing
- Cohesive devices and paragraph structuring for clarity and flow.
Developing Specialized English Vocabulary
- Specialized terminology in business, law, medicine, engineering.
Functional English Language Skills
- Persuasive techniques in speech and writing.
- Negotiation strategies and conflict resolution.
Listening and Speaking Skills in English
- Understanding different accents and dialects.
- Delivering presentations and speeches.
Critical Thinking and Analysis in English
- Evaluating arguments and evidence.
- Summarizing and synthesizing information.
C2 Proficient English
Mastering the Language
Objectives:
- Understand virtually everything heard or read with ease.
- Summarize information from different spoken and written sources.
- Express oneself spontaneously with high fluency and precision.
Content:
Nuances of Meaning and Connotation in English
- Understanding subtle differences between synonyms.
- Word choice for precise meaning.
Advanced Discourse Analysis in English
- Recognizing rhetorical devices and argumentative strategies.
Advanced English Writing Skills
- Writing essays, reports, and articles with clear structure and coherence.
- Adapting writing style to different genres and audiences.
Literary Analysis in English
- Studying and interpreting literary texts.
- Understanding themes, motifs, and symbolism.
Idiomatic and Colloquial Expressions in English
- Using and understanding idioms, slang, and colloquialisms.
Advanced English Listening Skills
- Comprehending fast speech, idiomatic expressions, and cultural references.
Mastery of English Pronunciation and Intonation
- Achieving near-native pronunciation.
- Using intonation patterns to convey meaning.
Cultural Competence in English
- Understanding social and cultural norms.
- Discussing cultural differences and similarities.
Professional and Academic English Language Use
- Mastery of language used in professional settings.
- Presenting complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
Translation and Interpretation Techniques
- Techniques for accurate translation.
- Handling idiomatic language and cultural concepts.
Argumentation and Persuasion in English
- Constructing logical and coherent arguments.
- Effective use of persuasive language.
Language Variation and Change in English
- Studying dialects, registers, and sociolects.
- Understanding language evolution.
Metalinguistic Awareness in English
- Reflecting on language use.
- Analyzing linguistic structures.
Functional English Language Skills
- Advanced negotiation skills.
- Mediation and conflict resolution.
Research Skills in English
- Conducting independent research.
- Critically evaluating sources.
Preparation for English Proficiency Exams
- Strategies for success in exams like IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge C2 Proficiency.
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