Basic English: Spoken English Course for Beginners
Speak English Confidently, From Day One
Imagine having brilliant ideas and good knowledge, yet hesitating to share them simply because you can't speak English. If this resonates with you, Basic English is for you.
It is our spoken English course for beginners: built for college students, working professionals and homemakers, it develops English for academic, social and professional life right from the ground up. With guided practice in every live class, you'll start thinking in English in the very first week.
Course objective
To help beginners build correct sentences in English and, step by step, hold conversations in social, professional and academic contexts, while strengthening their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Form correct sentences in English and think in English.
- Use the 12 tenses, active and passive voice, and articles accurately.
- Use pronoun cases, prepositions, subject–verb agreement, modals and auxiliaries correctly, and avoid commonly confused words.
- Avoid the common errors in usage made by Indian learners of English.
- Use basic and intermediate vocabulary in everyday speech and writing.
- Pronounce words correctly and speak with better fluency and intonation.
- Handle everyday conversations and real-life situations in social, professional and academic settings.
- Speak on prepared and extempore topics, take part in discussions and debates, and narrate stories and describe pictures.
- Write a well-organised paragraph on a given topic.
- Identify areas for improvement, and revise and practise independently using the course material.
Course modules
Grammar and Sentence Building
- Sentence formation
- Talking about the present, past and future: the 12 tenses
- Active and passive voice
- Articles
- Pronoun cases, prepositions, subject–verb agreement, modals and auxiliaries
- Words often confused
- Avoiding common errors in usage made by Indian learners
Everyday Vocabulary
- Basic and intermediate vocabulary
- Words for interests, hobbies, family, weather, films and daily life
Speaking Practice
- Guided conversation in every class, from week one
- Thinking in English and speaking simple sentences
- Everyday communication: introductions, meeting friends
- Role-plays of real-life situations
- Speeches, discussions and debates, on both prepared and extempore topics
- Building stories and picture conversations
Pronunciation and Clarity
- Correct pronunciation, and correction of common pronunciation errors
- Fluency and intonation exercises for clearer speech
Assignments and Feedback
- Oral and written assignments, checked and edited for clarity
- Daily assignments: writing a paragraph and preparing a speech on a given topic
Test and Evaluation
- Identifying the areas where you need more practice
- Personalised lessons
Using the Course Material
- Revising lessons
- Solving practice exercises
Certificate
🎓 A course completion certificate is awarded to students who complete the course with at least 80% attendance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know any English to join Basic English?
No. Basic English starts from the very basics: forming correct sentences. All you need is a willingness to learn and to attend regularly. If you already speak some English, take the free level test to check whether Intermediate English suits you better.
How many classes are there, and how long is the course?
40 live classes of one hour each, over 3 months, online on Google Meet, in a batch of just 1 to 3 students.
Will I speak in every class?
Yes. Every class includes guided conversation from the first week, along with role-plays, speeches, discussions and debates, so you practise speaking, not just grammar.
What does the course cost?
₹8,000 for the full course of 40 sessions.
Is there a certificate?
Yes. A course completion certificate is awarded to students who complete the course with at least 80% attendance.
Can I try a class before I enrol?
Yes. Every new student can attend one free demo class first, with no obligation.
Book a free demo class
Meet your teacher, see how the classes work, and then decide. Not sure which course suits your level? Take the free English level test.