Speak, Read and Write with Confidence: An English Language Training Course for Beginners
1Summary
Picture yourself ordering food, filling out a form, or introducing yourself in English without freezing up — for most beginners that confidence feels far away, but it is closer than it seems. English runs the global workplace: most cross-border business is conducted in it, and for many professionals and students, a basic command of the language is the difference between competing internationally and being left out.
This course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy starts from zero and builds the four core language skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing — step by step, using a simple alphabet and structured grammar that make English faster to pick up than many other languages. Every hour of practice moves participants closer to real, usable fluency for work, study, and everyday life.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend?
- Anyone starting to learn English from scratch.
- University and postgraduate students.
- Researchers who need English for academic work.
- Professionals across all fields who want to build a foundation in the language.
Knowledge and Benefits:
After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:
- Build a solid foundation in English grammar to progress smoothly to more advanced levels.
- Understand and use familiar words and simple everyday phrases confidently.
- Form correct sentences, questions, and basic written texts.
- Handle real-life situations — introductions, shopping, forms, directions — in English.
3Course Content
Module 1: First Steps – Sounds, Greetings and Numbers
- The English alphabet and pronunciation basics.
- Everyday greetings and introductions.
- Numbers and basic counting.
Module 2: Words That Get You Talking
- Everyday words, colors, shapes and sizes.
- Family, food, and weather vocabulary.
- Basic punctuation in English.
Module 3: The Grammar You Actually Need
- Nouns, pronouns, and articles (a, an, the).
- Verb basics: present tenses, ‘to be’ and ‘to have,’ modal verbs.
- Building sentences, questions, and negatives correctly.
- Adjectives, possessives, and common word forms (-ed/-ing, question tags).
Module 4: Listening and Speaking with Confidence
- Listening comprehension and following simple instructions.
- Expressing likes, dislikes, and describing people or objects.
- Role-playing everyday dialogues.
Module 5: Reading and Writing the Basics
- Basic reading strategies.
- Writing simple sentences, short paragraphs, and forms.
- Forming basic written questions.
Module 6: English for Everyday Life
- Making plans, appointments, and giving directions.
- Ordering at a restaurant and shopping vocabulary.
- Filling in forms and sharing personal information.