English Conversation 101
English Conversation 101
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Why take this course?
This beginner English conversation course is designed for students who are just starting their English learning journey. Through 10 structured lessons, you'll build foundational speaking skills by practicing everyday conversations about yourself, your family, work, hobbies, and experiences. Each lesson focuses on practical vocabulary and essential grammar patterns you can use immediately in real conversations. Whether you're preparing for travel, work, or personal goals, this course gives you the confidence to start speaking English naturally.
What you will learn
You'll cover essential English conversation topics including greetings and introductions, family vocabulary, job descriptions, expressing preferences, and discussing past and future activities. The course covers fundamental grammar structures like simple present, simple past, present progressive, and present perfect tenses in conversational contexts. Through guided practice activities, role-play scenarios, and review exercises, you'll develop the ability to ask and answer common questions, understand native speakers, and engage in basic English conversations with confidence.
Learning objectives
• Introduce yourself and discuss personal background, family, and work in English
• Express likes, dislikes, and preferences in everyday conversations
• Talk about past activities, future plans, and life experiences using correct verb tenses
• Apply basic conversation skills across common beginner topics with confidence
Pre-requisites
Very basic English literacy skills, such as knowledge of the English alphabet, and motivation to learn beginner English conversation
Course details
Course syllabus
Lesson 1: How to Introduce Yourself in English: Greetings and Basic Introductions
English introductions including how to ask and answer 'What's your name?', 'Where are you from?', greeting friends casually, and requesting pronunciation help
Lesson 2: Talking About Family in English: Marriage, Children, and Small Talk
Greeting people you've met before and making small talk about family, marriage, and children with common English questions and responses for beginner conversational learners
Lesson 3: Jobs and Work Vocabulary: How to Discuss Your Career in English
Essential English phrases for asking about and describing jobs, occupations, and workplaces in conversation
Lesson 4: Expressing Likes and Dislikes in English: Simple Present Tense Practice
Language for expressing likes and dislikes in English and asking others about their preferences using simple present tense
Lesson 5: Beginner English Mid-Course Review: Introductions, Family, Jobs, and Preferences
Review of the essential beginner English skills introduced in lessons 1-4
Lesson 6: Talking About Plans in English: Weekend Activities and Future Tense
Language for asking about weekend activities and discussing future plans in English using the present progressive tense
Lesson 7: Discussing the Past in English: Simple Past Tense and Weekend Activities
Language for asking and answering questions about past activities using simple past tense, including "Did you...?" questions
Lesson 8: Travel Experiences in English: Present Perfect Tense with "Have You Ever"
Present perfect tense with "Have you ever...?" to discuss travel experiences, life experiences, and things you've done or tried
Lesson 9: Complete Beginner English Course Review: Conversation Skills Practice
Review of the essential beginner English conversation skills from the entire course, including introducing yourself, discussing travel plans, and talking about your weekend activities
Lesson 10: English Conversation Practice: Apply Your Beginner Speaking Skills
A free-form conversation where you can apply your beginner English speaking skills in covering topics like personal introductions, family, work, hobbies, future plans, weekend activities, and travel experiences
