Foundation English & Spoken Communication
Introduce yourself, ask routine questions, describe people and places, and talk about your day, past events and plans in clear, simple English.
- For: Beginners and learners who understand some English but find it hard to speak; Students who want a strong base in grammar and everyday conversation
- You'll produce: A speaking portfolio and a short presentation
- Duration12 weeks
- Modules12 modules
- Learning modeOnline, in Pakistan and abroad
- EligibilityBeginners and early learners: entry by a placement test
- AssessmentFinal speaking and writing assessment
- Next batchDates coming soon
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Show training fee
| Mode | Fee | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online (live classes) | 30,000 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| Hybrid | 30,000 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
Foundation discount for every student: 50% for male and 60% for female students.
Training Outline
- 12 modules
- 12 hands-on tasks
- 36 guided hours
1Week 1: Sounds, Sentences and Introductions5 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Alphabet and sound review; spelling
- Parts of a sentence; subject–verb–object order
- The verb be (am / is / are)
- Greetings and introductions
- Speaking: Greetings, vowel and consonant sounds, spelling aloud, basic pronunciation and politeness
Hands-on
- Personal introduction. Speaking task: Self-introduction and personal details.
2Week 2: Nouns, Articles and Describing People3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Common and proper nouns; singular and plural
- A / an / the; this / that / these / those
- Speaking: Family and people, descriptive vocabulary, word stress, adjectives, facial expressions and gestures
Hands-on
- Describe people and objects. Speaking task: Describe a person and answer questions.
3Week 3: Pronouns and the Present Simple3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Subject and object pronouns; possessive adjectives and pronouns
- Present simple: do / does, third-person -s, negatives and questions
- Speaking: Daily routines in speech, question forms, active listening, turn-taking and follow-up questions
Hands-on
- Daily routines and family. Speaking task: Partner interview.
4Week 4: The Present Continuous3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Present continuous and -ing forms; questions and negatives
- Present simple vs present continuous
- Speaking: Picture description, sentence stress, intonation and asking for clarification
Hands-on
- Describe what is happening. Speaking task: Describe a picture.
5Week 5: The Past Simple3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Past simple: regular and irregular verbs
- Was / were; did / didn’t; time expressions
- Speaking: Narrative sequence, pronunciation and listening for detail
Hands-on
- Tell a past event. Speaking task: Personal story.
6Week 6: Talking About the Future2 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Will, going to, and the present continuous for arrangements
- Speaking: Invitations, suggestions, polite responses and communication repair
Hands-on
- Plans, appointments and predictions. Speaking task: Plan an event.
7Week 7: Describing and Comparing4 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Adjectives and adverbs; adjective order
- Comparatives and superlatives
- Prepositions of place and time
- Speaking: Places and directions, comparisons, clear instructions and listening
Hands-on
- Describe and compare people and places. Speaking task: Give and follow directions.
8Week 8: Quantities, Shopping and Food3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Countable and uncountable nouns; some / any; much / many; quantifiers
- There is / there are
- Speaking: Requests, prices, complaints and polite expressions
Hands-on
- Food, shopping, quantities and describing a home or town. Speaking task: Shopping or restaurant role-play.
9Week 9: Modals: Ability, Advice and Obligation2 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Can / could, should, must, have to: ability, permission, advice and obligation
- Speaking: Permission, requests, advice, apologies and asking for help
Hands-on
- Ask for help; give advice and instructions. Speaking task: Solve a simple problem.
10Week 10: Joining Sentences and Writing Paragraphs3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- And / but / or / because / so; basic relative clauses; joining sentences
- Capital letters, punctuation and paragraph basics
- Speaking: Social conversation, giving reasons, polite agreement and disagreement
Hands-on
- Give opinions and reasons. Speaking task: Small-group discussion.
11Week 11: Integrated Revision3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Tense contrast, question formation and common errors
- Pronunciation and conversation repair
- Speaking: Telephone and voice messages, presentation structure, confidence and voice control
Hands-on
- Role-play, pair discussion and a short presentation. Speaking task: Voice message and one-minute talk.
12Week 12: Consolidation and Final Assessment3 topics · 3 hours
Topics
- Integrated listening, speaking, reading and writing
- Final assessment and feedback
- Speaking: Pronunciation, listening, non-verbal communication and self-evaluation
Hands-on
- Practical speaking and short writing assessment. Speaking task: Interview, role-play and short presentation.
Who It's for and Eligibility
Who It's For
- Beginners and learners who understand some English but find it hard to speak
- Students who want a strong base in grammar and everyday conversation
- Job seekers and workers who need English for daily work and interviews
- Learners preparing for the Intermediate course
Eligibility
- A placement test before enrolment (grammar, vocabulary, reading and a short speaking and writing sample)
- A phone, tablet or computer with a stable internet connection for live classes
What You'll Produce
A Speaking Portfolio and a Short Presentation
You keep a portfolio of your baseline and final introductions, a picture description, an everyday role-play, a one-minute talk and a pronunciation sample, with feedback from your teacher.
How You're Assessed
A placement test before you start, a check around week 4, a mid-course assessment around week 8 and a final integrated assessment in week 12. Weighting: speaking 30%, grammar and vocabulary 15%, listening 15%, reading 15%, writing 15%, projects and participation 10%. Recommended attendance at least 80%; pass mark 60%.
- Assessment 1After modules 1–3
- Assessment 2After modules 4–6
- Assessment 3After modules 7–9
- Final assessmentAfter all 12 modules, for your certificate
About This Training
A 12-week live course, the first of ZEF’s three-course English Language Programme, for everyday communication. You build core grammar, pronunciation, listening, reading and basic writing, and use them every week in speaking tasks: introductions, interviews, stories, role-plays and a short presentation. It targets CEFR levels A1–A2.
12 weeks, 36 live teaching hours. Each week: 3 live classes of 60 minutes, 2 guided practice sessions of 30 minutes (speaking club, pronunciation clinic, listening lab or writing workshop) and 3–4 hours of independent study: about 7–8 hours a week.
Questions
Which English course should I join first?
Every learner takes a short placement test before enrolment, covering grammar, vocabulary, reading and a small speaking and writing sample. If you are a beginner or find it hard to speak in everyday situations, you start with Foundation English. Stronger learners are placed in the Intermediate or Advanced course instead.
Is this a spoken English course or a grammar course?
Both, joined together. Each week teaches a grammar point in context and then uses it in a speaking task, such as a partner interview after the present simple or a personal story after the past simple. Pronunciation, listening and short writing are practised every week too, with two guided practice sessions.
Will I get a CEFR or IELTS certificate?
No. You receive a ZEF certificate for completing the course and its assessments, showing your result. The course targets CEFR A1–A2, but a level is stated only when a level-mapped assessment supports it. IELTS is a separate test with its own ZEF preparation course.
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