So let's summarize what is needed to reach A1
Listening | A1 - I can recognise familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly. |
Reading | A1 - I can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues. |
Speaking | A1 - I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know. I can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what I’m trying to say. I can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. |
Writing | A1 - I can write simple isolated phrases and sentences. I can write a short, simple postcard, for examples sending holiday greetings. I can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form. |
Here is what you need
- word order of simple phrases read more
- pronouns to speak about yourself read more
- pronouns to speak about nearby people read more
- the 25 most basic verbs read more
- members of my family read more
- my immediate surroundings: my house read more
- the 25 most used words about food learn 25 from this list
- simple texts on posters and catalogs Learn some from here
- where I live: the city learn some from this list
- people I know: friends
- questions on immediate needs: shopping
- writing a simple letter
- holiday greetings on a postcard
- my personal details: hotel registration