1 IntroductoryStart using English in short, supported exchanges.
Course Objective
Recognize and use essential words, introduce yourself, and respond to simple classroom and everyday questions.
Target
Indicative target: pre-A1 to A1 readiness; placement determines the best starting point.
Course Instructions
Use clear teacher models, visuals, repetition, pronunciation practice, and short pair exchanges. Check understanding frequently and recycle useful words.
Sample Four-Week Lesson Outline
- Week 1: Greetings, names, classroom language, and alphabet sounds.
- Week 2: Numbers, dates, family words, and asking for basic information.
- Week 3: Everyday objects, simple instructions, and “this/that” descriptions.
- Week 4: Daily routines, simple present forms, and a short speaking check.
2 ElementaryUse familiar English for daily needs and simple conversations.
Course Objective
Share basic information, describe routines and places, and understand short familiar messages.
Target
Indicative target: A1 progression toward A2; confirm with placement and course assessment.
Course Instructions
Build language through guided dialogues, vocabulary notebooks, listening for key details, and short modelled writing.
Sample Four-Week Lesson Outline
- Week 1: Personal information, family, and daily routines.
- Week 2: Time, schedules, food, shopping, and polite requests.
- Week 3: Places in town, directions, and describing where things are.
- Week 4: Short messages and a paired everyday-life role-play.
3 Pre-IntermediateExtend communication to familiar situations with connected sentences.
Course Objective
Describe experiences and plans, explain simple preferences, and write a connected paragraph.
Target
Indicative target: A2; progress toward independent communication in familiar contexts.
Course Instructions
Practise role-plays and short narratives; review grammar in context and give feedback on clarity and accuracy.
Sample Four-Week Lesson Outline
- Week 1: Past experiences and sequencing events.
- Week 2: Future plans, invitations, and making arrangements.
- Week 3: Giving directions, making requests, and solving everyday problems.
- Week 4: Paragraph writing and a short personal-experience presentation.
4 IntermediateDevelop independent speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Course Objective
Sustain conversations, describe experiences clearly, and express an opinion with relevant reasons.
Target
Indicative target: B1; aim to communicate independently across familiar study and social situations.
Course Instructions
Combine skill practice with pair discussion, note-taking, vocabulary review, and structured writing feedback.
Sample Four-Week Lesson Outline
- Week 1: Narratives, experiences, and accurate past-time language.
- Week 2: Opinions, reasons, examples, and discussion skills.
- Week 3: Listening for main ideas and details; responding to problems and proposals.
- Week 4: A short presentation and a structured opinion paragraph.
5 Upper-IntermediateCommunicate confidently about more complex academic and professional topics.
Course Objective
Explain viewpoints in detail, compare information, and produce organized formal and informal writing.
Target
Indicative target: B2; develop flexible, clear communication for demanding contexts.
Course Instructions
Use seminars, presentations, source-based tasks, and editing checklists to build accuracy and fluency.
Sample Four-Week Lesson Outline
- Week 1: Building an argument with claims, support, and counterpoints.
- Week 2: Comparing information and summarizing a short source.
- Week 3: Formal email, report structure, and register.
- Week 4: Group discussion, presentation, and revision of a longer text.
6 AdvancedRefine fluent, precise communication for advanced study and work.
Course Objective
Present complex ideas clearly, adapt language to audience and purpose, and communicate persuasively.
Target
Indicative target: C1-level performance goals; final placement and course assessment guide progression.
Course Instructions
Practise advanced discussion, presentations, negotiation, editing, and the course requirements for the Communicative English - ABE (UK) Endorsed Diploma.
Sample Four-Week Lesson Outline
- Week 1: Research, source evaluation, and planning a persuasive presentation.
- Week 2: Professional writing, tone, and evidence-led argument.
- Week 3: Negotiation, responding spontaneously, and supporting a position.
- Week 4: Capstone presentation, reflective feedback, and an edited written submission.
Self-assessment guide
CEFR, IELTS & DET Score Estimator
Select the English level that best reflects your current ability. The estimator gives broad reference ranges for IELTS and the Duolingo English Test (DET) to help choose an SCBI course.
Estimates are for course guidance only. IELTS and CEFR are not exact equivalents, and official DET, IELTS, or CEFR results require the relevant assessment.