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Basic English

admin — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:51:13 +0000

Course overview

The Basic English Course is designed to help learners build a strong foundation in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language. This course is ideal for beginners, young students, or anyone looking to improve their everyday English skills in a simple and structured way.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course students will be able to:

Understand and use common English words and phrases
Read and write simple sentences
Use basic grammar correctly (nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.)
Introduce themselves and hold basic conversations
Listen to and understand short stories or instructions

Key topics covered

1
Alphabet & Phonics – Learn to recognize letters and their sounds
2
Simple Vocabulary – Colors, numbers, family, food, school, etc.
3
Grammar Basics – Sentence structure, tenses, punctuation
4
Writing, Speaking & Listening Practice – Daily conversation sessions

Course curriculum

UNIT 1

Foundations of English

Objective: Build familiarity with the alphabet, sounds, basic vocabulary and sentence structure.

Alphabet & Phonics

Letter recognition (A–Z)
Sounds of letters (beginning and ending sounds)
Blending sounds to form simple words

Basic Vocabulary

Colors, numbers, days of the week
Family members, classroom objects, body parts
Common verbs (run, eat, read, etc.

Simple Sentences

Subject + verb sentence structure
Using articles (a, an, the)
Basic punctuation: period, question mark, capital letters

UNIT 2

Reading, Writing & Grammar

Objective: Develop core literacy skills through sentence-building, comprehension, and basic grammar usage.

Grammar Essentials

Nouns (people, places, things) Verbs and simple present tense
Pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they)
Adjectives (describing words)

Reading Practice

Reading short paragraphs and dialogues
Answering who/what/where questions
Identifying main ideas and details

Writing Skills

Writing full sentences with correct spacing and punctuation
Short paragraph writing (3–5 lines)
Guided journal entries and friendly letters

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Arts Exploration

admin — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:08:41 +0000

Course overview

This fun and engaging course introduces young learners to the colorful world of art! Students will explore drawing, painting, music, drama, and crafts. They’ll learn how to express their ideas and feelings through different types of art while also learning about famous artists and cultures. The focus is on imagination, confidence and creativity!

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course students will be able to:

Describe key elements and principles of arts
Develop foundational skills in multiple art forms
Analyze and appreciate works of art across cultures
Express creatively using different artistic media and techniques
Reflect on creative process & communicate ideas through art

Key topics covered

1

Elements and Principles of Art
2

Drawing & Painting Techniques
3
Craft Projects (cutting, folding, gluing)
4
Painting with Watercolors and Tempera

Course curriculum

UNIT 1

Let’s Make Art! – Exploring Lines, Shapes & Colors

Objective: To introduce students to basic art tools and elements like lines, shapes, and primary colors in a playful and hands-on way.

Elements & Principles of Art

Line, shape, form, texture, space, value, color
Making pictures from basic shapes

Drawing & Painting Basics

Learning about primary and secondary colors
Fun with mixing paint and color wheels

UNIT 2

Express Yourself – Music, Drama & Movement

Objective: To help students build confidence and express emotions through sound, storytelling, and simple performances.

Make Some Music

Playing rhythm games and classroom instruments
Singing simple songs

Creative Drama Time

Acting out short stories
Making masks and puppets for role play

UNIT 3

Crafty Hands – Art from Around the World

Objective: To encourage cultural appreciation and hands-on creativity through craft-making and exploration of art from other countries.

Around the World in Art

Learning about art from Africa, Asia, and Native cultures
Making art inspired by different traditions

Fun with Crafts

Using paper, glue, and recycled items to make creative projects
Building seasonal or holiday-themed crafts

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Social Studies

admin — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:58:55 +0000

Course overview

This Social Studies course helps young learners understand the world around them — starting with themselves, their families, and communities, and slowly exploring different places, people, and cultures. Through stories, maps, group projects, and fun activities, students will learn important values like responsibility and teamwork.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course students will be able to:

Understand their role in family, school and community
Recognize important national symbols, holidays and traditions
Learn about maps, globes, and basic geography
Identify historical figures and important events
Develop good citizenship skills

Key topics covered

1
Family, Friends & Community Roles
2
Rules, Rights and Responsibilities
3
Cultural Traditions and Celebrations
4
Historical Figures & Stories

Course curriculum

UNIT 1

Me and My Community

Objective: To help students understand their identity and how they are part of families, schools and neighborhoods.

All About Me

My name, family, and favorite things
How I grow and change

My School and Community

People who help us (teachers, firefighters, doctors)
Community places and safety rules

UNIT 2

Where We Live – Geography & the World

Objective: To introduce students to basic geography skills and help them explore the world through maps, places and people.

Maps & Globes

Understanding directions (N, S, E, W)
Identifying land and water on a map

Exploring the World

Continents and oceans
Learning how children live in other countries

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