English Language Course for Grade 4 Students

Course: 120 academic hours
Study period: 15. September 2026 – 13. May 2027

Course Volume and Structure

The course comprises 120 academic hours, including:

  • 60 academic hours of classroom instruction
  • 60 academic hours of independent study and practical work

The course is delivered through face-to-face classes. Independent study includes listening and reading activities, work with the coursebook and workbook, vocabulary revision and consolidation, grammar practice, short writing tasks, and preparation for dialogues, role plays, and short speaking activities.

Target Group and Entry Requirements

The course is intended for Grade 4 pupils wishing to develop their English language proficiency from A1+ to A2 level.

Participants are expected to have English language proficiency at A1 level. Entry level is assessed through written and oral tasks.

Course Aim

The aim of the course is to develop learners’ English language proficiency from A1+ to A2 level, enabling them to use English confidently and effectively in everyday communication.

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction is Russian.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:

  • communicate in simple everyday situations using familiar language and expressions;
  • describe people, places, activities, and events, and ask and answer simple questions;
  • understand short spoken and written texts on familiar topics and identify key information;
  • write short texts, including descriptions, letters, and simple stories;
  • use A1+/A2-level vocabulary and grammatical structures accurately and appropriately in spoken and written communication.

Course Content

Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing Topics

  1. Animals. Describing animals. Wildlife.
  2. Home and free time. TV programmes. Activities at home.
  3. School life. School subjects. School activities.
  4. Attractions. Places to visit. Festivals.
  5. Community. Jobs and job responsibilities.
  6. Future travel. Transport. Giving directions. Ways of travelling.
  7. Music. Musical instruments. Materials and objects.
  8. The world of games. Computer and video games. Following game instructions.
  9. Health and well-being. Aches and pains. Parts of the body. Health and safety.
  10. Adventures and outdoor activities. Nature. Planning an adventure trip.

Grammar

  • Countable and uncountable nouns
  • Comparative adjectives
  • Superlative adjectives
  • Comparative and superlative adverbs
  • Relative pronouns
  • Present Simple and Present Continuous
  • Past Simple (affirmative, negative, questions and answers)
  • Infinitives of purpose
  • Indirect objects
  • Past Continuous
  • Past Continuous vs Past Simple
  • Future Simple (will)
  • Indefinite pronouns
  • Be made of
  • Present Perfect
  • Present Perfect vs Past Simple
  • Modal verbs (should, shouldn't, might)

Course Materials

Styring, J., & Tims, N.

  • Beehive 4 Student's Book. Oxford University Press.
  • Beehive 4 Workbook. Oxford University Press.

Schedule

Tuesday, Thursday

Classes are at 15:00-15:45

Course Quantity

120 academic hours

Cost

93€ / month

Full course: 837€