Englisch. No problem! 1

The course is aimed at German-speaking users who would like to learn English at the beginner level or brush up their basic knowledge. After mastering the content of the course, the user is able to communicate in English in simple everyday situations.

The scope of the vocabulary and grammar subjects in the course corresponds to the A1 and A2 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Preparing for the A2 exam requires taking a 3-month traditional language course. The online course Englisch. No problem! makes it possible to shorten this time significantly and use it very effectively. By using the online course for about 30 minutes a day the user can master the material as fast as in 6 months (1 lesson in every 2 weeks).

The course Englisch. No problem! contains 12 extensive and thoroughly designed lessons that comprise almost 3,000 grammar and vocabulary exercises to learn 1,000 words and expressions. Each lesson is based on working with texts, reading and listening comprehension, and repeating the vocabulary used in the texts. The SuperMemo method organises the repetition process so that the information is reviewed with optimal timing. The course also includes commentaries and grammar sections. The author's explanations are clear and accessible, and are further supplemented with a series of drills and consolidation tasks for quick and intuitive learning of grammar. Each lesson contains the following chapters:

• Listen and read – dialogues and texts that present words and expressions in context and teach the correct use of collocations, over 10 hours of recordings by British English native speakers,
• New words and expressions – lists of new vocabulary to learn,
• Grammar – grammar explanations,
• Commentaries – language and cultural commentaries,
• Exercises – vocabulary and grammar exercises.

The vocabulary subjects include among others:

• introducing oneself, one’s family and friends,
• food and cooking,
• giving time and date,
• describing the daily routine,
• describing one’s interests,
• describing past and talking about future plans,
• describing the weather, outward appearance and character,
• elementary topics concerning job and work,
• describing cities and countries, their touristic attractions and economy,
• elementary topics concerning health and education in the United Kingdom.

The grammar subjects include among others:

Basic exercise types In the course include:

• multiple choice tests with one or more correct answers,
• completing gapped sentences and texts,
• paraphrases,
• matching words with gaps In texts,
• underlining or crossing out fragments of sentences or texts,
• true or false questions.