In this English course, learners are given picture prompts to guide them as they develop their words into sentences. Learners will be supported to develop their sentences in English using key vocabulary. Suitable for Pre-A1/A1 learners.

Learners will develop their reading fluency, comprehension skills including knowledge of phonics, vocabulary, guessing meaning of words from context, sharing ideas and developing communication skills.

Which books will be covered?

Fantastically Formal
Week beginning 23/09/24 - Writing a discussion essay
Week beginning 30/09/24 - Writing clear instructions
Week beginning 7/10/24 - Writing an explanation
Week beginning 14/10/24 - Writing a report
Week beginning 21/10/24 - Writing a recount
Week beginning 28/10/24 - Writing a letter of application

Brilliant Books
Week beginning 4/11/24 - Writing a book review
Week beginning 11/11/24 - Writing a formal report
Week beginning 18/11/24 - Newspaper articles
Week beginning 25/11/24 - Adverts and brochures
Week beginning 2/12/24 - Instruction manuals
Week beginning 9/12/24 - Writing a biography

Fabulous Fiction
Week beginning 16/12/24 - Creating a character
Week beginning 23/12/24 - Describing a setting
Week beginning 30/12/24 - Writing a fairy story
Week beginning 6/1/25 - Writing an adventure story
Week beginning 13/1/25 - Writing a scary story
Week beginning 20/1/25 - Writing a science fiction story

Persuasive Language
Week beginning 27/1/25 - Writing a persuasive letter
Week beginning 3/2/25 - Writing a persuasive poster
Week beginning 10/2/25 - Writing a persuasive essay
Week beginning 17/2/25 - Writing a song
Week beginning 24/2/25 - Writing a speech
Week beginning 3/3/25 - Writing a love letter

Myths and Legends
Week beginning 10/3/25 - Making a Mythical Creature
Week beginning 17/3/25 - Using Pictures to Write
Week beginning 24/3/25 - Writing in Our Own Words
Week beginning 31/3/25 - Describing a Journey
Week beginning 7/4/25 - Creating Suspense
Week beginning 14/4/25 - Writing About Problems

Writing to Socialise
Week of 21/4/25 - Writing an email
Week of 28/4/25 - Writing a note
Week of 5/5/25 - Writing a letter to a penpal
Week of 12/5/25 - Writing an invitation
Week of 19/5/25 - Writing an autobiography
Week of 26/5/25 - Writing a diary entry

Poems and Plays
Week of 2/6/25 - Free verse poems
Week of 9/6/25 - Using rhyme schemes
Week of 16/6/25 - Narrative poems
Week of 23/6/25 - Acrostic poems
Week of 30/6/25 - Writing a script
Week of 7/7/25 - Planning a debate

Further classes will be added.

This class is good preparation for the speaking and writing parts of the Cambridge Starters Exam.

Please do contact us with any questions. We look forward to being part of your learning journey!