English for Beginners

English for Beginners on Breni teaches everyday English to people starting from zero, explained in the path language they choose at the start. Its 8 courses move from English sounds and spelling to greetings, everyday phrases, present tenses, past and future, sentence building, conversations, and English for work. Learners finish able to introduce themselves, handle shopping and directions, and talk about past and future plans. Sounds come first so new words are said correctly from the start, and each course unlocks once the previous one is done.

• 8 courses
• 10 learning objectives
• Level: beginner
• Language: English
• Price: Subscription, free trial

What you will be able to do

• Pronounce difficult English sounds such as th and tell short vowels from long ones
• Introduce yourself and ask simple personal questions
• Buy things, order food and ask for directions in English
• Talk about routines in the present and events in the past
• Hold a short conversation about plans, work or family
• Write a short, polite email in English

Full curriculum

Part 1 · Sounds and basics

1. English Sounds and Spelling: Learn Pronunciation Basics

Pronounce English vowels and consonants and read common spelling patterns. Units, in order: The English alphabet and letter names; Short and long vowel sounds; Difficult consonants such as th, r and l; Word stress and syllables; Common spelling patterns and silent letters.

• — Alphabet and Letter Names
  Learn the alphabet and names of all letters.
  • A to Z Letters
  • Letter Names
• — Short and Long Vowels
  Master short and long vowel sounds in basic words.
  • Short Vowel Sounds
  • Long Vowel Sounds
• — Tricky Consonant Sounds
  Pronounce difficult consonant sounds like th, r, and l.
  • The Th Sound
  • R and L Sounds
• — Syllables and Word Stress
  Break words into syllables and put stress in place.
  • Counting Syllables
  • Basic Word Stress
• — Spelling Patterns and Silent Letters
  Read common spelling patterns and find silent letters.
  • Common Spelling Patterns
  • Silent Letters

2. English Greetings and Introductions

Greet people and introduce yourself in English. Units, in order: Hello, goodbye and polite greetings; Saying your name, age and where you are from; The verb to be; Asking simple personal questions; Formal and informal English.

3. Everyday English Phrases

Handle numbers, time and daily needs in English. Units, in order: Numbers, prices and dates; Telling the time; Shopping and ordering food; Asking for directions; Talking about your family and home.

Part 2 · Core grammar

4. English Present Tenses

Talk about habits and what is happening now. Units, in order: Present simple for routines; Present continuous for now; Questions and negatives with do and does; Adverbs of frequency; There is and there are.

5. English Past and Future

Talk about what happened and what you plan to do. Units, in order: Past simple of regular verbs; Common irregular past verbs; Going to for plans; Will for predictions and offers; Time words such as yesterday and next week.

6. English Sentence Building

Build longer sentences with articles, prepositions and linking words. Units, in order: A, an and the; Prepositions of time and place; Countable and uncountable nouns; Comparatives and superlatives; Linking ideas with and, but and because.

Part 3 · Real use

7. Conversations in English

Hold simple conversations in everyday situations. Units, in order: Small talk about the weather and weekends; Making plans with a friend; Phone and video calls; At the doctor or pharmacy; Saying you do not understand and asking again.

8. English for Work and Study

Use English in emails, interviews and classes. Units, in order: Writing a short email; Introducing yourself at work; Answering simple interview questions; Asking questions in class; Filling in forms.

Sample: English Sounds and Spelling: Learn Pronunciation Basics

The opening tier, (Alphabet and Letter Names). Learn the alphabet and names of all letters.

A to Z Letters

Say and recognize all letters of the English alphabet.

Letter Names

Practice correct pronunciation of uppercase and lowercase letter names.

Questions about English for Beginners

Can I learn English on Breni if English is not my first language?

Yes. You choose the path's language at the start, so explanations can come in a language you already know.

How long does it take to learn basic English?

Most beginners can hold simple conversations after a few months of regular practice. Each lesson takes about three minutes.

Is this path good preparation for IELTS?

It builds the foundations, but it is not test preparation. The IELTS Preparation path covers the test itself.

Does the path teach British or American English?

It teaches English that works everywhere and points out common differences between British and American words and spelling.

Is Breni an alternative to Duolingo for English?

Yes, Breni is another app for learning English. It teaches in short lessons with immediate feedback, and ideas you miss come back later.

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