English for Absolute Beginners: Start Speaking Today

🎯 Course Aim:

This course helps absolute beginners start speaking English from day one, using real-life expressions and basic conversation techniques. By the end of the course, learners will be able to introduce themselves, talk about their daily life, and hold simple conversations with confidence.

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📘 Module 1: Starting with Simple English

🔎 Summary:
This module introduces learners to essential everyday phrases and basic English speaking habits. It focuses on greeting people, introducing yourself, and using polite expressions in simple conversations.

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Lesson 1: Saying Hello and Goodbye

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• Basic greetings for different times of the day

• Introducing yourself politely

• Saying goodbye in different ways

🔤 Key Phrases:

• Hello / Hi / Good morning / Good evening

• My name is… / I’m…

• Nice to meet you

• Goodbye / Bye / See you later

🗣️ Dialogue:

A: Hi! I’m David. What’s your name?
B: Hello! I’m Maria. Nice to meet you.
A: Nice to meet you too. See you later!
B: Bye!

📝 Practice:

• Greet 3 imaginary people with “Hello” and introduce yourself.

• Say goodbye in 3 different ways.

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Lesson 2: Using Polite Words – Please, Sorry, Thank You

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• Common polite words in English

• When and how to use them in conversations

🔤 Key Phrases:

• Please / Thank you / You’re welcome

• I’m sorry / Excuse me

• Can you help me, please?

🗣️ Dialogue:

A: Excuse me, can you help me, please?
B: Sure!
A: Thank you very much.
B: You’re welcome!

📝 Practice:

• Say three polite requests using “please.”

• Respond to three situations using “thank you,” “you’re welcome,” and “I’m sorry.”

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📘 Module 2: Talking About Yourself

🔎 Summary:
Learners will practice talking about themselves in simple sentences—name, age, country, and likes. This builds confidence and helps form the foundation for real conversations.

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Lesson 1: My Name, My Country, My Age

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• Saying your name, country, and age

• Asking others about themselves

🔤 Key Phrases:

• I’m from India. / I’m 20 years old.

• Where are you from?

• How old are you?

🗣️ Dialogue:

A: Where are you from?
B: I’m from Vietnam. And you?
A: I’m from Brazil. How old are you?
B: I’m 22 years old.

📝 Practice:

• Say: “Hi, my name is ___. I’m from ___. I’m ___ years old.”

• Ask and answer the questions: “Where are you from?” and “How old are you?”

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Lesson 2: Talking About What You Like

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• Expressing likes and dislikes

• Talking about hobbies in simple English

🔤 Key Phrases:

• I like… / I love… / I enjoy…

• I don’t like…

• My hobby is…

🗣️ Dialogue:

A: What do you like to do?
B: I like watching movies.
A: Nice! I love reading books.
B: My hobby is playing football.

📝 Practice:

• Say 3 things you like and 1 thing you don’t like.

• Ask a partner: “What do you like?”

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📘 Module 3: Speaking in Daily Situations

🔎 Summary:
This module covers basic conversations in common situations like shopping, eating out, and asking for directions. Learners will use complete sentences and polite expressions for daily tasks.

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Lesson 1: At the Store – Asking for Prices

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• Asking about prices

• Using numbers and money vocabulary

• Making simple purchases

🔤 Key Phrases:

• How much is this?

• It’s $10.

• I want to buy this.

• That’s too expensive!

🗣️ Dialogue:

A: How much is this bag?
B: It’s $15.
A: I’ll take it. Thank you!

📝 Practice:

• Practice a shopping role-play with your partner.

• Use: “How much is…?” and “I want to buy…”

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Lesson 2: Asking for Help or Directions

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• Asking politely for help

• Understanding simple directions

🔤 Key Phrases:

• Excuse me, can you help me?

• Where is the bus stop?

• Go straight / Turn left / Turn right

🗣️ Dialogue:

A: Excuse me, where is the bank?
B: Go straight and turn right. It’s near the supermarket.
A: Thank you very much!

📝 Practice:

• Ask for directions to a place you know (school, hospital, bank).

• Use phrases like: “Where is…?” and “How can I go to…?”

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📘 Module 4: Describing Your Day and Routine

🔎 Summary:
This module helps learners describe their daily life, using common verbs and time expressions. It’s useful for making conversations about daily activities and habits.

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Lesson 1: My Daily Routine

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• Talking about your day

• Using simple present tense for habits

🔤 Key Verbs:

• wake up, eat breakfast, go to work/school, come home, sleep

🗣️ Dialogue:

A: What do you do every day?
B: I wake up at 7 AM. I eat breakfast and go to school.
A: Do you study in the evening?
B: Yes, and I sleep at 10 PM.

📝 Practice:

• Describe your daily routine in 5 simple sentences.

• Ask your partner about their daily habits.

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Lesson 2: Talking About Time and Schedule

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• Telling time in English

• Talking about your schedule

🔤 Key Phrases:

• It’s 9 o’clock / It’s 7:30

• I have lunch at 1 PM.

• I go to class at 10 in the morning.

🗣️ Dialogue:

A: What time do you go to work?
B: I go to work at 9 o’clock.
A: And lunch?
B: I have lunch at 1 PM.

📝 Practice:

• Say what time you do 3 different activities.

• Use: “I ___ at ___.”

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📘 Module 5: Putting It All Together – Speak with Confidence

🔎 Summary:
This final module is focused on fluency, confidence, and conversation flow. Learners practice full conversations and speak without fear, even if they make small mistakes.

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Lesson 1: Full Conversation Practice – Meeting a Friend

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• Starting and keeping a conversation

• Asking and answering simple questions

🗣️ Dialogue:

A: Hello! I’m Sara. What’s your name?
B: I’m Leo. Nice to meet you.
A: Where are you from?
B: I’m from Italy. And you?
A: I’m from Egypt. What do you do?
B: I’m a student.

📝 Practice:

• Practice this conversation with a partner.

• Change the details to make it about you.

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Lesson 2: Speak for One Minute – About You

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• Speaking continuously for 30 seconds to 1 minute

• Using all the vocabulary and phrases learned

📝 Speaking Task:

Say:
“Hi, my name is ___. I’m from ___. I’m ___ years old. I like ___. Every day I ___. Now, I can speak a little English!”

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🎓 Final Task: Your First English Conversation!

Goal:
Use what you’ve learned to have a 2-minute conversation with a classmate, teacher, or language partner.

Introduce yourself
Talk about your daily routine
Ask and answer 2 questions
Say goodbye politely