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English Beginner 1 (A1)

Obama Rally 2008
Rally for presidential candidate Barack Obama
(far left, center, in white shirt), NC, 2008

The "All Skills" Language program develops the ability to understand, speak, read and write English. It is a varied program that cycles through basic skills, vocabulary and grammar, maintaining close links between comprehension and production.

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Unit 1. Introductions

Unit 2. The Family

Unit 3. Going on Vacation

Unit 4. A City Tour

Unit 5. Introducing Oneself

Unit 7. Descriptions

Unit 8. Numbers and Letters

Unit 10. Dates and Times

Level A1

This is a level defined by the Common European Framework as follows:

At level A1, the learner is a beginner who can ...

...understand and use very elementary vocabulary and phrases to satisfy basic needs,

... introduce oneself and others and provide information such as nationality and age,

... interact with others in a simple manner provided with a sympathetic speech partner who speaks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.