Core ESL Curriculum – Level 1

Course Overview

A Gentle, Confident Start for Absolute Beginners

Level 1 is designed for students with little to no English exposure. Lessons rely on clear visuals, repetition, and simple sentence frames to help learners begin understanding and using basic English in a natural, low-pressure way.

Students learn to identify objects, respond to simple questions, and build early speaking confidence—creating a strong foundation for continued ESL learning.

  1. Level: Pre-A1 (Absolute Beginner)
  2. Lesson Type: Interactive, ready-to-teach ESL lessons
  3. Skills Covered: Speaking, Listening, Early Reading & Writing, Vocabulary
  4. Teaching Format: One-to-one or small groups (online or in person)
  5. Best Used: As a student’s first structured ESL course or entry point into English learning

What Students Gain in Level 1

  1. A stress-free introduction to English – Lessons are gentle, visual, and predictable—ideal for nervous or brand-new learners.
  2. Early speaking confidence – Students begin speaking from the first lesson using supported sentence frames.
  3. Clear vocabulary recognition – Learners identify and name common objects, colors, people, and everyday items.
  4. Listening and response skills – Students practice understanding basic instructions and questions.
  5. Foundations for sentence building – Repetition and modeling help students naturally absorb sentence patterns.
  6. Preparation for Level 2 – Learners finish Level 1 ready to form complete sentences and expand language use.

What Students Will Learn

Level 1 units focus on familiar, concrete topics that help students connect English to their immediate world. Vocabulary and sentence patterns are recycled often to support memory and confidence.

Units include themes such as:

  1. Feelings and size
  2. Family and home
  3. Colors, food, and toys
  4. School supplies and daily routines
  5. The world around us

👉 Expand each unit below to view individual lesson titles and focus vocabulary.

  • Absolute beginner ESL students with no prior English exposure
  • Young learners new to learning English
  • Students who understand little or no spoken English
  • Learners who need strong visual and repetitive support
  • Children beginning to respond to simple English questions
  • Students learning to identify objects and basic vocabulary
  • ESL beginners preparing to move into Pre-A1 or A1 learning
  • Online ESL students learning one-to-one or in small groups
  • Teachers working with brand-new ESL learners
  • Students who need confidence-building, low-pressure lessons
  • Ready-to-use lessons
  • Flashcards
  • Downloadable Workbooks

Course Content

  • All About Me
    • L1 – Hello

      00:30:00

    • L2 – Hear / See

      00:30:00

    • L3 – Happy / Sad

      00:30:00

    • L4 – More Feelings

      00:30:00

    • L5 – Let's Count (1 to 5)

      00:30:00

    • L6 – Counting (6 to 10)

      00:30:00

    • L7 – Draw, Click, Drag

      00:30:00

    • L8 – All About Me – Review

      00:30:00

  • My Family
    • L1 – Mom and Dad

      00:30:00

    • L2 – Sister and Brother

      00:30:00

    • L3 – Big and Little

      00:30:00

    • L4 – Grandma and Grandpa

      00:30:00

    • L5 – My Family Review

      00:30:00

  • Colors Around Us
    • L1 – Red and Yellow

      00:30:00

    • L2 – Blue and Green

      00:30:00

    • L3 – Orange, Purple, and Pink

      00:30:00

    • L4 – Brown, black and white

      00:30:00

    • L5 – Colors Review

      00:30:00

  • Animals on the Farm
    • L1 – Welcome to the Farm

      00:30:00

    • L2 – Goats and Horses

      00:30:00

    • L3 – Chicken and Sheep

      00:30:00

    • L4 – Ducks and Donkeys

      00:30:00

    • L5 – Animals on the Farm Review

      00:30:00

  • My Classroom
    • L1 – Who is it? Teachers and Students

      00:30:00

    • L2 – Where are you? Classroom and Playground

      00:30:00

    • L3 – In My Classroom

      00:30:00

    • L4 – Let's Write and Draw

      00:30:00

    • L5 – Review – My School

      00:30:00

  • My Home
    • L1 – My Home

      00:30:00

    • L2 – Sleeping in the Bedroom

      00:30:00

    • L3 – Cooking in the Kitchen

      00:30:00

    • L4 – My Home Review

      00:30:00

    • L5 – Eating in the Dining Room

      00:30:00

    • L6 – Watching TV in the Living Room

      00:30:00

    • L7 – Taking a Bath in the Bathroom

      00:30:00

    • L8 – My Home Assessment

      00:30:00

  • Toys
    • L1 – Doll, Ball, and Car

      00:30:00

    • L2 – Teddy Bear, Train, and Robot

      00:30:00

    • L3 – Puzzle, Kite, and Blocks

      00:30:00

    • L4 – Truck, Puppet, Toy Box

      00:30:00

    • L5 – Toys Review

      00:30:00

    • L6 – Sandbox, Shovel and Pail

      00:30:00

    • L7 – Park, Bike, and Jump Rope

      00:30:00

    • L8 – Slide, Swing and Seesaw

      00:30:00

    • L9 – Plane, Boat, and Yo-you

      00:30:00

  • Let's Eat
    • L1 – Breakfast in the Morning

      00:30:00

    • L2 – Lunch at Noon

      00:30:00

    • L3 – Dinner in the Evening

      00:30:00

    • L4 – Snacks in the Afternoon

      00:30:00

    • L5 – Let's Eat Review

      00:30:00

  • Weather
    • L1 – Hot Sunny Weather

      00:30:00

    • L2 – Cloudy, Rainy Weather

      00:30:00

    • L3 – The Wind Blows

      00:30:00

    • L4 – Cold, Snowy Weather

      00:30:00

    • L5 – Weather Review

      00:30:00

  • My Body
    • L1 – Body, Head and Hair

      00:30:00

    • L2 – Face, ear and eye

      00:30:00

    • L3 – Nose, Mouth and Smile

      00:30:00

    • L4 – Arms and Legs

      00:30:00

    • L5 – My Body Review

      00:30:00

  • Clothes We Wear
    • L1 – Pants and Shirt

      00:30:00

    • L2 – Shorts and T-shirt

      00:30:00

    • L3 – Socks and Shoes

      00:30:00

    • L4 – Hat and coat

      00:30:00

    • L5 – Clothing Review

      00:30:00

    • L6 – Skirt and Dress

      00:30:00

    • L7 – Where is it?

      00:30:00

    • L8 – Boots and Glasses

      00:30:00

    • L9 – Handbags, bags, and jeans

      00:30:00

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  • Course Level Beginner
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  • Last Update December 19, 2025