English for Everyday Life: From A1 to A2 Communication Skills

Turn everyday interactions into opportunities to practise English

Learning a language starts with conversation.

Whether you’re preparing for work, daily life, or future study, developing confidence in spoken English can open doors and create new opportunities.

On this free eight-week course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you’ll gradually build practical communication skills while progressing from A1 towards A2 level, following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Through videos, speaking activities, listening exercises, and interactive tasks, you’ll develop the confidence to communicate in a range of real-world situations.

Break the ice and start conversations

Begin with the building blocks of spoken English.

You’ll practise introducing yourself, asking and answering questions, and exchanging information with others.

Along the way, you’ll strengthen your vocabulary, pronunciation, and understanding of everyday expressions.

Bring English into everyday situations

Next, you’ll use English in contexts that reflect daily life.

You’ll develop speaking strategies for conversations about work, routines, pop culture, and practical situations, while improving your listening and comprehension skills.

As your confidence grows, you’ll learn how to keep conversations flowing naturally.

Create habits that help you keep learning

Learning a language takes practice. Throughout the course, you’ll develop routines and strategies that support continued learning beyond the classroom.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to communicate with greater confidence and continue your journey towards higher levels of English proficiency.

This course is designed for beginners who want to improve their spoken English for work, study, or everyday life. Ideal for learners progressing from A1 towards A2 level and anyone looking to build confidence communicating in English.

This course is designed for beginners who want to improve their spoken English for work, study, or everyday life. Ideal for learners progressing from A1 towards A2 level and anyone looking to build confidence communicating in English.

• Describe their learning needs in spoken English
• Engage in simple interactions in spoken English, for example, exchanging information, having everyday conversations or talking about /at work.
• Explain routine tasks in spoken English.
• Identify clearly spoken English on familiar topics and situations.
• Interpret and use words and phrases that are relevant to their personal needs and circumstances.
• Reflect on their learning.