How to start learning English at A1

Start with a small goal

At A1, aim to introduce yourself, understand familiar words and write simple sentences. You do not need to understand every word in a video or a book.

Practise for ten minutes

Spend three minutes reading a short lesson, three minutes saying new sentences aloud and four minutes reviewing words. A regular routine is easier to maintain than a long session once a month.

Use words in sentences

Do not learn only the word "student". Learn "I am a student." Change the sentence to make it true for you. Then ask a question: "Are you a student?"

Review and check

Use flashcards to recall a word before you look at its meaning. Take a short quiz after a lesson. Read each explanation, including explanations for answers you got right.

Notice your progress

Mark a lesson complete after you can use its main sentences. Return to it later. Review helps you remember, and mistakes show you what to practise next.