Diploma in Beginner English (Free Online Course)

Master basic English with this free online beginner English course that lays the foundations for your success.

Learning the English language has never been easier. This diploma course in beginner English will help you gain confidence in English to converse in any situation. We have designed each module to guide you through the pronunciation of words and grammar rules at a beginner level. Each section builds your vocabulary so that you will feel confident at work or in social situations. If you want a solid foundation in English, this course is for you!

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

• Identify numbers from one to a hundred
• Recall the alphabet
• Use the imperative (affirmative, negative, ‘let's’)
• Discuss prepositions of time and when to use ‘in’, ‘at’ and ‘on’ correctly
• Use demonstrative adjectives (‘this’, ‘that’, ‘these’, ‘those’)
• Identify content and structure words in a sentence
• Determine when to use the adverbs of frequency (‘always’, ‘usually’, ‘sometimes’ and ‘never’)
• Recall how to use intensifier adverbs such as ‘so’ and ‘very’
• Define modal verbs and explain how to use them in a sentence
• Recall ‘adverbs of manner’ relating to actions
• Explain contractions and the use of apostrophes
• Describe using the simple present with a future time expression
• List vocabulary relating to a variety of subjects, such as greetings, personal information or travel words in conversation

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