A – level English (Dutch based)Guided Self-Study – Beginner
Learn English from the ground up with this guided self-study programme. Work through 15 structured units at your own pace — with video, audio, vocabulary, grammar and interactive exercises — and receive personal support at six key moments via live Teams sessions with your trainer.
Overview
This programme is ideal if you want to learn English independently but still benefit from guidance when it matters. You build practical language skills for work, study and everyday life, from introductions and basic conversations to phone calls and shopping — with Dutch-language support where helpful.
What you'll learn
- Introducing yourself, greetings and basic conversations
- Countries, nationalities, numbers, everyday objects and the alphabet
- Family, daily routines, telling the time and dates
- Phone calls, shopping, restaurants and travel
- Core grammar: to be, present simple, there is/are and imperatives
- Pronunciation practice and 300+ essential words
- Reading and writing simple English texts
- Listening comprehension for everyday situations
Coaching sessions
Start of the programme
Meet your trainer, get familiar with the learning platform and receive a clear study plan. We explain how the 15 units are structured and how to make the most of your self-study time.
After Unit 3
Review your progress so far, ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, and practise basic speaking tasks with feedback on pronunciation and sentence structure.
After Unit 6
Mid-programme check-in: we look at what you have learned, address any difficulties and practise everyday conversations such as phone calls and simple exchanges.
After Unit 9
Extra speaking practice focused on fluency and confidence. Work through typical situations such as shopping, travel and daily routines with guided correction.
After Unit 12
Final preparation before the end of the programme. Consolidate key grammar points, expand your active vocabulary and rehearse your end presentation.
After Unit 15
Give your short final presentation, receive your trainer's feedback and — upon full completion — collect your digital certificate.
Summary
15 self-study units in our online learning environment plus 6 live Meet the Trainer sessions via Teams. Build a solid A1 foundation in English with personal guidance at key milestones. Includes digital certificate upon full completion.