Basic English for Kids
Learn to greet someone, recognise letters, name classroom things and build short English sentences. Practise describing, counting, asking questions and finding things, then read an original tiny story and make a friendly conversation.
Overview
Your learning journey
Learn to greet someone, recognise letters, name classroom things and build short English sentences. Practise describing, counting, asking questions and finding things, then read an original tiny story and make a friendly conversation.
Who this is for
Children aged about 6–10 beginning English, with a grown-up or teacher who can read the instructions aloud and explain meanings in a familiar language.
What you will learn
- Exchange a greeting and introduce a fictional character by name.
- Match selected capital and small letters and notice initial sounds with adult modelling.
- Name familiar objects and follow short classroom instructions.
- Build sentences using pronouns, am/is/are, number words and simple descriptions.
- Ask and answer simple questions about objects, places and likes.
- Find details in a tiny story and use learned phrases in a supported conversation.
Before you begin
- No previous English course is required.
- An adult can read the teaching text and model spoken English. Paper and a pencil are enough; objects can be drawn.
- Children may answer by pointing, arranging word cards, writing or speaking. Independent reading is not expected at the start.
01 · Our first English words
Start a friendly exchange. Notice letters and sounds. Learn names and actions for classroom things.
- Hello! I am Sami
- Letters we see, sounds we hear
- A book, a pen: look and point
02 · Build a small sentence
Choose words for people and things. Join them with am, is or are. Count familiar objects and notice one and more than one.
- I, you, we and our story friends
- I am ready. We are ready
- One pen, two pens
03 · Describe, choose and find
Add details to a sentence, share a preference, and explain where something is.
- A small red bag
- I like books. Do you?
- In, on, under and next to
04 · Ask, read and talk together
Turn statements into questions, follow a short story, and use your English in an adult-supported conversation.
- Is it a book? What is it?
- Read: The book in the red bag
- Let's talk: a pen, please
Sources and review notes
Official British Council teaching pages were checked on 23 October 2026 for the specific language patterns listed below. Only publisher-authored teaching material supports the course, not visitor comments. All lesson explanations, activities, characters and the tiny story are original. Sources verify grammar and teaching background; they do not endorse this course. Common short English expressions are used as language models. External readings are optional adult references, and learners need not use external games, log in or post comments.
- This is a supported beginner introduction, not a complete phonics programme or a claim of CEFR certification. Written choices do not establish pronunciation or independent speaking fluency.
- A teacher should model spoken words and adapt pace, reading support and accessible response methods for the child. No invented phonetic respellings or synthetic pronunciation audio are included.
- British/Australian spellings such as colour are used. Other standard English varieties and natural accents can be accepted.
- The tiny story and all characters are fictional and original. Sources support language rules; no source organisation has reviewed or endorsed this course.
- Diagrams use the shared renderer's supported structures and icons. Their labels and captions carry the meaning so colour and decorative icons are not required to solve a task.
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 12 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- 01 · Our first English words3 ItemsStart a friendly exchange. Notice letters and sounds. Learn names and actions for classroom things.
- 02 · Build a small sentence3 ItemsChoose words for people and things. Join them with am, is or are. Count familiar objects and notice one and more than one.
- 03 · Describe, choose and find3 ItemsAdd details to a sentence, share a preference, and explain where something is.
- 04 · Ask, read and talk together3 ItemsTurn statements into questions, follow a short story, and use your English in an adult-supported conversation.







