The Survival English App For A1–A2 Learners by ESL-Time

Start Speaking Real Everyday English With Confidence

You are creating lessons for a beginner ESL course called “ESL-Time Survival English.”
The learners are A1–A2 English learners who need practical English for everyday situations.
The course contains 30 lessons across 12 modules and follows a spiral curriculum, meaning vocabulary grows across lessons while earlier words appear again in dialogues and practice.
Vocabulary Rules
• Each lesson must introduce 10 new vocabulary words

• Vocabulary lists must never repeat previous lessons

• However, 3–4 earlier words should reappear naturally in dialogue and sentence drills
Lesson Structure
Each lesson must include:
1. 
Situation explanation

2. 
Essential vocabulary (10 words)

3. 
Sentence patterns (7)

4. 
Short dialogue example

5. 
Speaking practice activity

6. 
Role-play exercise

7. 
Comprehension questions (5)

8. 
Sentence practice drills (8)

Ensure there is strong vocabulary practice throughout the lesson so learners repeatedly use the new words.

Survival English by ESL-Time

DISCOVER

SOCIAL

FURTHER INFORMATION

Warm-up Review

Vocabulary Practice

Asking for Directions

Today's Lesson

Speaking Practice

You’re remembering new words well, but your sentence structure needs more practice. Try building 5 sentences using today’s vocabulary and patterns.

Your coach

You crushed your goal of learning **30 new English words** this week.

Nice job!

Which best describes your English learning background?

## Most English learners struggle because they don’t practice the right way

**That doesn’t have to be you!** This app is designed to help you build vocabulary, practice speaking, and use English in real situations.

What is your main goal for learning English?

Getting Started

Daily Life Essentials

Vocabulary Mastered

Lessons Completed

ESL-Time Survival English

Start your journey with the basics: introductions, greetings, numbers, and useful daily phrases. You'll quickly gain clarity and familiarity with English for first meetings, telling time, and everyday interactions.

Week 1-5 (March 16–April 19)

Build Your English Foundation

Build confidence in everyday tasks: shopping, eating out, getting around, and using public transport. Learn practical language for interacting with people in stores, restaurants, and on the street.

Week 6-10 (April 20–May 24)

Handle Essential Daily Situations

Master Everyday English

Advance your ability to solve problems, ask for help, handle emergencies, and make social connections. Practice complex situations and review all modules for mastery.

Week 11-14 (May 25–June 14)

Communicate with Confidence

Now you’re ready to use English confidently in daily life! Continue practicing conversation, explore new topics, and challenge yourself in real-world scenarios. Your next step could be advanced vocabulary, business English, or joining conversation clubs with your coach’s support.

Beyond Week 14

Continue Your Journey: Everyday Fluency

confidently communicate in everyday English situations

Speaking Practice Sessions

**Hello and welcome!**

I'm Ellen, your guide for this English adventure. Today marks the start of your journey toward real, practical English.

**Every journey starts with simple words.**

Today's lesson will focus on greetings and goodbyes—words you'll use every single day.

**Have you ever wanted to say 'hi' or 'bye' with confidence?**

After today's practice, you'll feel ready for those moments—at the store, in class, or meeting new friends.

**Here's how today will look:**

You'll learn 10 new words, practice real-life dialogues, and try speaking for yourself, step by step.

**Don't worry about making mistakes!**

Mistakes mean you're learning. I'll celebrate every effort—and help you self-correct along the way.

**Remember:**

You already know more than you think. We'll build on your strengths every day.

**You are not alone.**

Thousands have started exactly where you are—and succeeded. You will, too.

**Ready to begin?**

Let's dive into Lesson 1: Saying Hello & Goodbye!

A warm, supportive story to kick off your English journey and introduce today's topic: greetings and goodbyes.

Daily Briefing • 1 min

Welcome to Your First Lesson!

Today's Situation: Greetings

10 New Words & Phrases

Example Sentences

Spiral Review: Familiar Words

Quick Match Practice

Learn the 10 essential words and phrases for greeting others and saying goodbye in English. Practice pronunciation, review example sentences, and connect these words to real situations.

Vocabulary • 5 min

Saying Hello & Goodbye: Vocabulary

Pattern 1-3: Starting a Conversation

Pattern 4-5: Responding

Pattern 6-7: Saying Goodbye

Practice 7 key sentence patterns for greetings and goodbyes, using today's vocabulary and earlier words.

Sentence Patterns • 5 min

Essential Patterns: Lesson 1

Listen & Read: Greeting Conversation

Repeat After Me

Listen to a short, realistic greeting and farewell conversation. Practice listening and repeating each line.

Dialogue • 3 min

Mini Dialogue: Everyday Greetings

Record Your Greetings

Record yourself saying greetings and goodbyes. Get instant feedback on your pronunciation and fluency.

Speaking • 5 min

Speaking Practice: Greetings

Let's Role-Play: Meeting a Classmate

Put yourself in a real-life scenario: meeting a new person for the first time. Take the role of 'You' and try responding naturally.

Role-Play • 7 min

Role-Play: Meeting Someone New

Quiz: Greetings and Goodbyes

Check your understanding of greetings and goodbyes with 5 quick questions.

Comprehension • 3 min

Comprehension Check: Lesson 1

Build Your Sentences

Complete 8 sentence-building and fill-in-the-blank activities to master greetings and goodbyes.

Practice • 5 min

Sentence Practice Drills

Achieve your goals

Learn 10 new words in every lesson and reinforce them through dialogues, drills, and activities so you remember and use them easily.

Grow your vocabulary fast

Role-play, speak, and answer questions in everyday situations. Build confidence to handle real-life English interactions from day one.

Practice real conversations

Review and reuse earlier words in new lessons, so your vocabulary sticks and you get comfortable using English in different contexts.

Master English through repetition

Learn essential English for everyday life through simple lessons designed for beginners. Build your vocabulary step by step, practice real conversations, and gain the confidence to communicate in restaurants, shops, travel situations, and more.

Start Speaking English in Real-Life Situations

start speaking english today

This app guides you through practical English for everyday life, step by step.
Each lesson introduces essential vocabulary, useful sentence patterns, and real-life dialogues so you can speak with confidence in shops, restaurants, travel situations, and daily conversations.
Practice, review, and build real communication skills at your own pace.

Master 10 new words in each lesson, always focused on real-life, practical situations.

**Essential vocabulary lists** for every lesson

Review and reuse earlier words in dialogues and drills, reinforcing your memory naturally.

**Spiral curriculum** for deep vocabulary retention

Practice with short, practical conversations that model authentic English in daily situations.

**Real-life dialogues** for everyday English

Speak out loud with guided prompts and feedback, improving your pronunciation and fluency.

**Speaking practice activities** to build confidence

Act out common situations to prepare for travel, shopping, dining, and more.

**Role-play exercises** for real-world scenarios

Answer five targeted questions after each lesson to ensure you understand key points.

**Comprehension questions** to check understanding

Practice seven useful sentence patterns and eight sentence drills in every lesson.

**Sentence pattern drills** for flexible speaking

See your completed lessons, mastered vocabulary, and improvement over time at a glance.

**Progress tracking** to visualize your growth

Get lesson suggestions based on your strengths, weaknesses, and learning pace.

**Personalized lesson recommendations** for your goals

Your Personal Survival English Coach — In Your Pocket

Created by ESL-Time Founder Ellen Chamilothoris

My journey as an ESL teacher began over 2  decades ago, working with absolute beginners who needed English for daily life. I quickly realized that most resources were either too advanced or didn’t focus on the practical language my students needed to survive and thrive in real situations. I spent years developing and refining lesson plans that truly worked—lessons that introduced new vocabulary in manageable steps, recycled important words, and gave students the confidence to speak from day one.

I designed this app to bring that classroom-tested approach to more learners. Every lesson is built around real-life situations, with carefully chosen vocabulary and sentence patterns that build on each other. The spiral curriculum means students don’t just memorize words—they use them again and again, making English stick for good. I’ve included the kinds of speaking, role-play, and comprehension activities that helped my own students break through their fears and start communicating.

My background in curriculum design and years of hands-on teaching have taught me what beginners truly need: clear structure, lots of practice, and a sense of progress. I created this app so that anyone, anywhere, can build a strong foundation in English—one lesson at a time.

I know you will find these lessons as helpful and empowering as my students have. My goal is for you to feel confident using English in everyday life, no matter where you start.

Experienced ESL educator and curriculum designer, helping thousands of A1–A2 learners gain real-world English skills

"These are the lessons I designed to help beginners start speaking English from day one."

Follow Ellen's proven process & master everyday English

AI-POWERED COACHING

Built with powerful AI, this app is unlike anything you've ever used before. Your entire experience will be designed just for you.

Lessons adapt to your English level and learning speed. Each session introduces new vocabulary and sentence patterns, while revisiting earlier words to help you build real-life communication skills step by step.

Every activity is designed just for you

Get immediate, detailed analysis of your pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency. The app highlights your strengths and gives targeted suggestions to help you sound more natural and confident in English.

Instant feedback on your speaking

Ask questions about grammar, vocabulary, or real-life situations anytime. Your AI coach explains, corrects, and adapts your lessons so you always know what to practice next.

24/7 coaching for everything you need

Stay motivated with daily reminders and progress tracking. Celebrate your learning streaks and see how your vocabulary and speaking skills grow with every lesson.

An AI coach who keeps you on track

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Quick Activity Update

**Pronunciation & Fluency**
- Your pronunciation of 'menu' and 'order' is clear and easy to understand
- You hesitated slightly before 'main course'; practice saying the full phrase smoothly
- Good use of polite expressions like 'please' and 'thank you'

**Vocabulary Usage**
- You correctly used new words like 'waiter', 'bill', and 'recommend'
- Try to include 'starter' and 'dessert' in your next practice

**Next Steps**
- Focus on linking words together for more natural speech
- Practice the dialogue with different menu items to build confidence

Your Speaking Practice

Ordering Food at a Restaurant

Situation & Vocabulary

Sentence Patterns

Dialogue Practice

Speaking & Role-play

Comprehension & Drills

Learn how to order food, ask for the menu, and handle common restaurant situations. This lesson adapts to your progress, reusing earlier words and focusing on practical phrases you’ll use right away.

Personalized Lesson • 12 min

How it works

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Master everyday English in 4 simple steps

Share your English learning goals and current level, so the app can personalize lessons for your needs and pace.

Complete the onboarding quiz

Receive a step-by-step course plan with practical lessons, ensuring you build vocabulary and skills for real-life situations.

Get your personalized plan

Each day, learn new words, practice dialogues, and complete speaking and role-play activities for strong, practical English skills.

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Monitor your vocabulary growth and speaking confidence as you revisit and master essential words and patterns over time.

Track progress & see real results

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You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized English learning plan. Start achieving your language goals today alongside Ellen Chamilothoris.

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