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Everyday English 1

Badged Open University course improving everyday English speaking, listening, reading and writing.

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About this course

Designed for adults refreshing their English or preparing for a Level 1 Functional Skills or Essential Skills qualification, the course works through speaking and listening, reading, and writing with quizzes at each stage.

Best for: Adults building everyday English or preparing for Level 1 English qualifications.

What you will be able to do

  • Speak and listen more confidently in everyday situations
  • Read different kinds of text for detail
  • Plan and write clear everyday texts
  • Improve spelling, grammar and punctuation

Syllabus and your progress

Tick modules off as you finish them on OpenLearn.

0 of 3 modules done

Plan your pace

At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 12 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

Progress is saved in this browser only. No account needed.

Cost and certificate

Free certificate

Free statement of participation and a free Open University digital badge for completing the course and passing its quizzes.

OpenLearn sets the terms and can change them. Check the course page before you commit serious time, and tell us if something changed.

Quick answers

Is Everyday English 1 really free?
Yes, the course material is free on OpenLearn. Free statement of participation and a free Open University digital badge for completing the course and passing its quizzes.
How long does Everyday English 1 take?
Plan for about 48 hrs in total (Provider estimate: 48 hours of study.). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before Everyday English 1?
No. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites listed.

Everyday English 1

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