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Why Study START-1 at Elevation English Academy?

1️⃣ Building Essential Everyday Communication

You will learn how to introduce yourself, ask and answer basic questions, give personal information, and talk about daily routines, building a strong foundation for real-life interaction.

2️⃣ Mastering Basic Grammar Structures

You will develop control of core structures such as the verb “be,” simple present tense, possessives, question forms, and basic sentence patterns, ensuring clear and accurate communication.

3️⃣ Developing Practical Survival English

You will practice language needed for everyday situations, including talking about family, schedules, food, shopping, and directions, increasing confidence outside the classroom.

4️⃣ Expanding High-Frequency Vocabulary

Each unit introduces essential vocabulary related to numbers, time, places, jobs, hobbies, and common activities, helping you express yourself in simple but meaningful ways.

5️⃣ Improving Listening and Pronunciation Foundations

Through guided audio practice, you will work on basic pronunciation, word stress, and simple conversational rhythm, helping you understand spoken English and speak more clearly.


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Teacher: Tyler Pollard

Tyler is a certified teacher in Ontario with a Masters in Education with over 20 years of ESL experience in higher education (i.e., college and university) both overseas and in Canada. Tyler also has a Masters in Teaching English to Other Languages (TESOL) degree and a TESL Canada Professional Certificate Standard Three.

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Course Overview

01.

Unit 1: What's your name?
  • pp. 2-7
  • Titles/Topics: Alphabet; greetings; names and titles of address; numbers 1-10; phone numbers; email addresses
  • Speaking: Introducing yourself and friends; saying hello and good-bye; asking names and phone numbers
  • Grammar: Possessive adjectives - my, your, his, her; the verb be; affirmative statements and contractions. 
  • Pronunciation/Listening: linked sounds; listening for the spelling of names, phone numbers, and email addresses
  • Writing/Reading: Writing list of names, phone numbers, and email addresses

1 chapter

5.5h self-study 

2 classes

2h online 

02.

Unit 2: Where are my keys?
  • pp. 8-13
  • Titles/Topics: Possessions, classroom objects, personal items, and locations in a room. 
  • Speaking: Naming objects; asking for and giving the locations of objects.
  • Grammar: Articles - a, an, and the; this/these, it/they; plurals; yes/no and where questions with be; prepositions of place - in, in front of, behind, on, next to, and under.
  • Pronunciation/Listening: Plural -s endings; Listening for the location of objects.
  • Writing/Reading: Writing the locations of objects 
  • Progress Check 1&2
  • Quiz 1&2

1 chapter

5.5h self-study 

2 classes

2h online 

03.

Unit 3: Where are you from?
  • pp. 22-27
  • Titles/Topics: Where are you from?; cities and countries; adjectives of personality and appearance; numbers 11-103 and ages
  • Speaking: Talking about cities and countries; asking for and giving information about place of origin, nationality, first language, and age; describing people.
  • Grammar: The verb be; affirmative and negative statements, yes/no questions, short answers, and Wh-questions.
  • Pronunciation/Listening: Syllable stress; listening for countries, cities, and languages; listening to descriptions of people. 
  • Writing/Reading: Writing questions requesting personal information

1 chapter

5.5h self-study 

2 classes

2h online 

04.

Unit 4: Is this coat yours?
  • pp. 22-27
  • Titles/Topics: Clothing; colours; weather; and seasons.
  • Speaking: Asking about and describing clothing and colours; talking about the weather and seasons; finding the owners of objects.
  • Grammar: Possessives - adjectives our and their, pronouns, names, and whose; present continuous statements and yes/no questions; conjunctions - and, but, and, so; placement of adjectives before nouns.
  • Pronunciation/Listening: The letter s and sh; Listening for descriptions of clothing and colours.
  • Writing/Reading: Writing questions about what people are wearing.  
  • Progress Check 3&4
  • Quiz 3&4

1 chapter

5.5h self-study 

2 classes

2h online 

05.

Unit 5: What time is it?
  • Titles/Topics: Clock time; times of the day; everyday activities.
  • Speaking: Asking for and telling time; asking about and describing current activities.
  • Grammar: Time expressions - o'clock, A.M., P.M., noon, midnight, in the morning/afternoon/evening, at 7:00/night/midnight; present continuous Wh-questions.
  • Pronunciation/Listening: Rising and falling intonation; Listening for times of the day; listening to identify people's actions
  • Writing/Reading: Writing times of the day; "Message Me!;  Reading an online chat between two friends. 

1 chapter

5.5h self-study

2 classes

2h online 

06.

Unit 6: I ride my bike to school.
  • Titles/Topics: Transportation; family relationships; daily routines; days of the week. 
  • Speaking: Asking for and giving information about how people go to work or school; talking about family members; describing daily and weekly routines. 
  • Grammar: Simple present statement with regular and irregular verbs; simple present yes/no and Wh-questions; time expressions - early late, every day, on Sundays/weekends/weekdays.
  • Pronunciation/Listening: Third-person singular -s endings; Listening for activities and days of the week. 
  • Writing/Reading: Writing about your weekly routine "What's Your Schedule Like?"; Reading about someone's daily schedule. 
  • Progress Check 5&6
  • Quiz 5&6

1 chapter

5.5h self-study

2 classes

2h online 

07.

Unit 7: Does it have a view?
  • pp. 44-49
  • Titles/Topics: Houses and apartments; rooms; furniture.
  • Speaking: Asking about and describing houses and apartments; talking about the furniture in a room. 
  • Grammar: Simple present short answers; there is, there are, there's no, there isn't a, there are no, there aren't any
  • Pronunciation/Listening: Listening to descriptions of homes; listening to people shop for furniture
  • Writing/Reading: Writing about your dream home "Unique Hotels"; Reading about two interesting hotels.

1 chapter

5.5h self-study

2 classes

2h online 

08.

Unit 8: Where do you work?
  • pp. 50-55
  • Titles/Topics: Jobs and workplaces.
  • Speaking: Asking for and giving information about work; giving opinions about jobs; describing workday routines. 
  • Grammar: Simple present Wh-questions with do and does; placement of adjectives after be and before nouns.
  • Pronunciation/Listening: Reduction of do; Listening to people describe their jobs.
  • Writing/Reading: Writing about jobs "Dream Jobs"; Reading about two unusual jobs. 
  • Progress Check 7&8
  • Quiz 7&8
  • Review for Midterm (Units 1-8)
  • Midterm Test (Units 1-8)

1 chapter

5.5h self-study

2 classes

2h online 

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Frequently asked questions

Do I have to complete the course within 8 Weeks?

Yes, this course has been carefully scheduled to facilitate the course content delivery, interaction, and engagement over 8 weeks. It is expected that you attend all online classes and complete all assigned homework.

What if I have any questions?

If you have any questions about the content of this course, please feel free to contact tyler@elevationenglishacademy.com

Do I need to complete all the assigned homework?

Yes, to pass this course you need to achieve an overall average of 70% on all the homework assignments, quizzes, plus the final exam. When you pass this course, you will be awarded a certificate from Elevation English which will allow you continue to the next level or course. 

How long do I have to wait for feedback for my homework?

Elevation English has a 48-hour policy to grade any submitted homework.   

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