General English A2

About this course

Build on the basics and start using English in real situations. Aligned with CEFR level A2, this course develops listening, speaking, reading and writing together with the grammar and vocabulary you need for everyday life, over around 42 to 48 hours of classroom practice.

You will talk about past events and future plans, compare options, handle shopping and travel, and write short messages and emails. Regular speaking activities and progress checks keep you moving forward, and you finish with an Alalamia certificate.

What you'll learn

• Describe your background, your immediate environment and matters of immediate need
• Talk about past experiences and future plans in simple terms
• Understand the main point of short, clear announcements and conversations
• Read short everyday texts such as emails, advertisements, menus and timetables
• Write short notes, messages and simple personal emails
• Use the past simple, present continuous, going to and comparatives with growing accuracy
• Handle routine exchanges in shops, when travelling and at work

Curriculum

Who it's for

Learners who have completed A1 or know basic English and want to communicate in everyday situations.

Before you start

• Completion of General English A1 or an equivalent level of English.

Part of these Alalamia diplomas

• Alalamia General English Programme (A1 to C2)