Why foundation english
Students will develop an interest in the English language, build essential reading and writing skills, and lay the groundwork for success in English proficiency
Engaging Live-streamed small classes
No more than 8 students per class
On-demand homework support
100-minute classes, one class per week
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Curriculum
Ignite your child's passion for English with our innovative curriculum that combines Task-Based and Project-Based Learning for real-world application!
Syllabus
Greetings and Introductions
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Greetings, Names, Simple phrases
  • Activities: Role-playing introductions, icebreaker games
  • Reading: Simple dialogues in comics
  • Writing: Name tags and short introductions
Numbers and Colors
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Numbers 1-20, Colors
  • Activities: Color identification games, number matching
  • Reading: Simple number and color stories
  • Writing: Drawing and labeling colored objects
Family and Friends
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Family members, Describing people
  • Activities: Family tree project, drawing family portraits
  • Reading: Simple texts about families
  • Writing: Describing family members using sentences
Classroom Objects
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Common classroom items
  • Activities: Scavenger hunt for classroom objects
  • Reading: Simple texts about classroom objects
  • Writing: Labeling classroom items in a drawing
Basic Feelings
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Emotions (happy, sad, angry)
  • Activities: Feelings charades
  • Reading: Short stories about emotions
  • Writing: Writing sentences describing feelings
Review and Assessment
  • Activities: Games to review vocabulary from previous weeks
  • Assessment: Oral and written assessment on topics covered
Daily Routines
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Common verbs (eat, sleep, play)
  • Activities: Sharing daily routines using visuals
  • Reading: Short stories about daily life
  • Writing: Creating a daily routine chart
Food and Drink
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Food items, Likes/Dislikes
  • Activities: Food tasting, creating a menu
  • Reading: Simple texts about different foods
  • Writing: Writing sentences about favorite foods
Weather and Seasons
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Weather vocabulary, Seasons
  • Activities: Weather chart, seasonal drawing
  • Reading: Simple texts about weather
  • Writing: Writing a short weather report
Animals
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Common animals, Descriptive words
  • Activities: Animal sounds game, drawing pets
  • Reading: Simple texts about animals
  • Writing: Writing sentences about their favorite animal
Hobbies and Interests
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Common hobbies (reading, sports)
  • Activities: Sharing hobbies with classmates
  • Reading: Short texts about different hobbies
  • Writing: Writing a paragraph about their hobby
Review and Assessment
  • Activities: Games to review vocabulary from previous weeks
  • Assessment: Oral and written assessment on topics covered
  • Read and interpret data from horizontal bar graphs or vertical bar graphs
Places Around Town
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Common places (school, park, shop)
  • Activities: Map-making of local areas
  • Reading: Short texts about community places
  • Writing: Describing their favorite place in town
Transportation
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Modes of transport (bus, car, bike)
  • Activities: Transportation role-play
  • Reading: Simple texts about transportation
  • Writing: Writing a short story about a journey
Nature and Environment
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Nature terms (tree, flower, river)
  • Activities: Nature walk and observations
  • Reading: Simple poems about nature
  • Writing: Describing a favorite outdoor place
My Neighborhood
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Neighborhood terms (house, street)
  • Activities: Draw and label their neighborhood
  • Reading: Simple stories about neighborhoods
  • Writing: Writing about what they love about their neighborhood
Health and Hygiene
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Daily hygiene routines (brush teeth, wash hands)
  • Activities: Hygiene role-play, hygiene songs
  • Reading: Short texts about staying healthy
  • Writing: Writing about their daily hygiene routine
Review and Assessment
  • Activities: Games to review vocabulary from previous weeks
  • Assessment: Oral and written assessment on topics covered
Basic Grammar
What students will learn:
  • Topics: Simple present tense, Subject pronouns
  • Activities: Pronoun matching games
  • Reading: Simple sentences for practice
  • Writing: Creating sentences using subject pronouns
Question Words
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Who, What, Where, When, Why
  • Activities: Question-making games
  • Reading: Short dialogues with questions
  • Writing: Writing questions for classmates
Describing Objects
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Adjectives (big, small, fast)
  • Activities: Object description games
  • Reading: Descriptive passages about items
  • Writing: Writing descriptive sentences about objects
Making Comparisons
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Comparatives and superlatives (bigger, biggest)
  • Activities: Comparison games (e.g., comparing animals)
  • Reading: Simple texts that use comparisons
  • Writing: Writing sentences comparing two items
Reading Comprehension (A1 Movers)
What students will learn:
  • Activities: Reading short stories and answering questions
  • Writing: Writing a short summary of a story
Review and Assessment
  • Activities: Games to review grammar and vocabulary
  • Assessment: Oral and written assessment on topics covered
Creative Writing
What students will learn:
  • Topics: Writing a story with a beginning, middle, and end
  • Activities: Storytelling sessions
  • Writing: Drafting a short personal story
Dialogue Practice
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Conversation phrases
  • Activities: Role-playing dialogues in pairs
  • Reading: Short plays or dialogues
  • Writing: Writing their own dialogues
Expressing Opinions
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Opinion phrases (I think, I believe)
  • Activities: Sharing opinions on different topics
  • Reading: Texts that present different viewpoints
  • Writing: Writing a short paragraph expressing an opinion
Understanding Instructions
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Instruction phrases (first, next, then)
  • Activities: Following instructions in games
  • Reading: Instructional texts (recipes, directions)
  • Writing: Writing simple instructions for a task
Fun with English
What students will learn:
  • Activities: Songs, rhymes, and games in English
  • Writing: Create a poem or song
Review and Assessment
  • Activities: Games to review reading and writing skills
  • Assessment: Oral and written assessment on topics covered
Projects on Interests
What students will learn:
  • Topics: Presenting a favorite topic (hobby, sport)
  • Activities: Preparing a short presentation
  • Writing: Writing a paragraph about their interest
Community Helpers
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Jobs in the community (doctor, teacher)
  • Activities: Role-play as community helpers
  • Reading: Short texts about different professions
  • Writing: Writing about what they want to be when they grow up
Cultural Awareness
What students will learn:
  • Vocabulary: Traditions and celebrations
  • Activities: Sharing traditions from students’ cultures
  • Reading: Simple texts about global celebrations
  • Writing: Writing about a favorite tradition or celebration
Review and learning reinforcement
What students will learn:
  • Activities: Review games and practice for A1 Movers
  • Writing: Practice exercises in test format
Preparing for A1 Movers
What students will learn:
  • Review: Key vocabulary and skills from the course
  • Activities: Mock A1 Movers reading & writing tests
  • Writing: Practicing test format questions
Final Assessment and Celebration
  • Assessment: Final speaking assessment
  • Celebration: Presentation of certificates, sharing experiences
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WisdomWeb FAQ
1. How are the courses structured?
Our courses are divided into modules that include interactive live video lessons, assignments, and assessments. All live lessons are recorded for self-paced learning, allowing learners to progress based on their individual schedules, with access to educator support.
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2. Are the courses aligned with any specific educational standards?
Yes, our courses follow globally recognized educational standards. Our English curriculum aligns closely with the Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ), and our Maths curriculum adheres to the guidelines of the Singapore Ministry of Education.
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3. What are the technology requirements for online classes
You will need to install Zoom on your computer or tablet before class. For an optimal experience, ensure your internet speed is at least 5 Mbps. Once set up, you're ready to start learning!
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