Why get started with our English courses for beginners

Around 400 million people worldwide speak English, making it the most influential language in the world. Businesses are becoming increasingly international, requiring English language skills from their employees. Learning the language not only makes it easier to travel but also to understand international content on the internet as well as movies, television shows, and pop music in their original versions.

The easiest way to learn English is with the Berlitz Method. Our conversational teaching style helps you acquire vocabulary and grammar skills in the context of real-life situations and focuses on learning through speaking. Our English courses for beginners are designed to develop the foundations that will help you develop fluency and confidence, which are crucial to achieving full command of the language. Upon completion of the basic English levels, you will have developed the fundamental skills to communicate and hold a conversation in everyday-life situations.

What will you learn in our basic English courses for beginners?

Our English courses for beginners consist of four proficiency levels. After completing each of these levels, you will be able to do the following:

Berlitz Level 1

CEFR Level A 1

  • Meet new people, introduce yourself, and say where you are from
  • Order and offer food and talk about your favorite dishes
  • Describe your work and the basic activities you do
  • Make an appointment, ask questions, and give the time
  • Give and ask for directions
  • Make purchases, ask about prices, and compare products
  • Make calls, receive and leave simple messages

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Berlitz Level 1
1
Berlitz Level 2
2
Berlitz Level 3
3
Berlitz Level 4
4

Find the perfect learning environment

Whether you prefer in-person lessons or the flexibility of online learning, our beginner French classes cater to your learning style by offering both options.

In-person language classes in our language center

You can take face-to-face beginner English classes in our language school in Prague and enjoy the company of your instructors in a supportive environment.

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Online English courses from anywhere

Learn English from the comfort of your own home and experience high-quality language education. Our online courses allow you to add flexibility to English learning and create your own schedule.

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Choose your class format

Beginners' English learning is available in multiple formats, both in person and online ensuring that you find the perfect match for your learning style. A Berlitz-developed teaching aid is provided for each training level.

Private courses

  • Enjoy one-on-one instruction with our expert instructors.
  • Follow a customized learning plan.
  • Fit classes in your day with flexible scheduling.

Group courses

  • Join a small online group of up to 6 students from all over the world for maximum interaction during class.
  • Practice your speaking and listening skills from day one in a supportive environment.
  • Learn consistently with a fixed schedule.

Intensive courses

  • Achieve results fast with multiple daily lessons.
  • Focus on your specific needs and goals.
  • Select from various programs with different hours and intensity levels.

Self-study

  • Explore a self-study platform with language lessons, culture sessions, interactive exercises and checkpoints.
  • Get support from an instructor with optional live online coaching.
  • Access materials anytime.

We have English courses for beginners at all ages

Our basic English learning for beginners program allows everyone to fully immerse themselves in the language and interact with peers at the same language level. Our language instructors create a positive environment so our students can develop and improve their skills comfortably.

English courses for adults

Our English courses for beginners are suitable for adults of all learning preferences who want to communicate confidently in English.

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English courses for children and teenagers

In these language courses, children and teenagers learn to understand and speak English confidently at a young age.

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Benefits of taking beginner English classes with Berlitz Czechia

Learn with the Berlitz Method

A proven, immersive technique that can be customized to your needs, and will give you the confidence and skills to speak your new language right away.

Achieve results quickly

Become a fluent speaker in your new language faster. Spend less time on studying, and more time on what matters most to you.

Gain cultural understanding

Combining beginners' English learning and cultural understanding, we provide the closest experience you can get to actually living and working in a new country.

Enjoy the flexibility

Irrespective of your learning style or situation, we’ll build a customized program to meet your needs. Learn online, in-person, from an instructor or on your own with self-study.

Further English language levels

English at the intermediate level

Advanced and professional English

Description

  • Hold conversations in both social and professional situations.
  • Talk about familiar topics in contextualized settings.
  • Master your English skills and have smooth, spontaneous conversations.
  • Use proper grammar and tone in every situation and benefit from a wide range of vocabulary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you already have English knowledge, we will conduct a language test with you before starting your language course. After the needs analysis, we will talk with you about your learning goals so that we can find the right English course for you.

That depends on which course you choose. All course participants of beginners' English learning can see significant learning success after just a few weeks and advance at least one Berlitz level per course. If you choose one of the intensive English courses, you can improve your language level even faster.

For those who travel a lot and are looking for a flexible solution, our online English courses are perfect. You can start learning English from scratch no matter where you are, as long as you have a stable internet connection.

At Berlitz Czechia, we offer beginner English language classes at our language center in Prague.

For more flexibility, you can choose online English language classes as well, or learn with our online self-study courses.

If you want to learn to speak English, it is important to speak the language actively. Your progress can be supported with a number of learning techniques that help you improve your skills naturally:

  • watching TV shows
  • listening to music
  • reading books in English

You can also enroll in language learning with Berlitz Czechia:

  1. Choose whether you want to learn in a group or take a private English language course.
  2. Contact us to determine your current language level with a language test. You can also complete our online placement test to get an estimate of your level.
  3. Sign up for a course of your preference.
  4. Study with a native-fluent instructor and start speaking English from your very first class.
  5. Receive feedback and progress reports from your teacher.
  6. Reach your language learning goals quickly and effectively.

Our English courses for beginners consist of 4 language levels, where the number of lessons varies from 40 to 60, depending on if you wish to attend private or group classes.