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English Learning Platform: A0 + A1 Curriculum Plan

For Spanish Speakers | June 13-30, 2026 Launch Timeline

🎯 OVERVIEW

Objective: Create complete A0 (Absolute Zero) and A1 (Beginner) curriculum ready for launch/testing by June 30.

Target Audience: Spanish speakers learning English from zero

Multi-Language Ready: Spanish translations/context integrated throughout

Timeline: 2.5 weeks (June 13-30)

Format: Each lesson includes vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening cues, exercises, and Spanish translations

📚 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

A0 LEVEL - "Survival English" (5 Units)

Goal: Learn phrases needed to survive in English-speaking environments. No grammar complexity.

Unit A0-1: Survival Phrases & Greetings ⭐ FIRST PRIORITY

"Las frases que necesitas para sobrevivir"

Learning Objectives:

  • Say hello/goodbye appropriately
  • Say "I don't understand"
  • Ask for help
  • Say basic politeness phrases

Key Phrases (15-20):

  • Hello / Hi / Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening
  • Goodbye / Bye
  • Please / Thank you / You're welcome
  • I don't understand
  • Can you help me?
  • Where is the bathroom?
  • Do you speak English?
  • Excuse me
  • Sorry / Pardon me
  • Yes / No
  • My name is...
  • Nice to meet you

Spanish Context:

  • Each phrase includes Spanish equivalent
  • Spanish pronunciation guide
  • Common situations where used (in Spanish)

Content Type: Vocabulary cards + audio pronunciation + visual examples

Exercises:

  • Match English phrase to Spanish meaning (10 items)
  • Listen and repeat (5 audio clips)
  • Multiple choice: Which phrase do you use when...? (5 questions)
  • Drag and drop ordering (conversation sequence - 1 activity)

Unit A0-2: Numbers 1-20 & Essential Objects

"Los números y las cosas"

Learning Objectives:

  • Count 1-20
  • Name common objects
  • Say "I have/want..."

Content:

  • Numbers 1-20 (with pronunciation)
  • 15 common objects: agua, café, comida, asiento, puerta, teléfono, etc.
  • Simple phrases: "I want..." "I have..." "How much?"

Exercises:

  • Number matching (audio to number)
  • Object identification (picture to word)
  • Fill-in-the-blank: "I want ___"
  • Listening comprehension (price in English)

Unit A0-3: Colors & Basic Descriptions

"Los colores"

Learning Objectives:

  • Name 10 colors
  • Use "This is..." "That is..."
  • Basic adjectives: big/small, hot/cold, good/bad

Content:

  • Colors: red, blue, yellow, green, black, white, orange, purple, brown, pink
  • Adjectives: big, small, hot, cold, good, bad, new, old
  • Phrases: "This is red" "That is big"

Exercises:

  • Color matching
  • Adjective opposites
  • Multiple choice descriptions
  • Picture labeling

Unit A0-4: Essential Verbs (Actions)

"Los verbos básicos"

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize 10 basic verbs in present
  • Understand simple commands
  • Say what you're doing

Content:

  • 10 verbs: sit, stand, walk, eat, drink, sleep, work, read, write, listen
  • Present tense: "I sit" "She walks" "They eat"
  • Commands: Sit down, Stand up, Listen, Look, etc.

Exercises:

  • Match verb to action (picture/word)
  • Fill-in: "He _____ (walk)"
  • Listen and identify action
  • Simple error correction

Unit A0-5: Common Questions (Listening Focus)

"Las preguntas básicas"

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand common questions
  • Recognize when being asked something
  • Practice responding

Content:

  • What's your name?
  • How are you?
  • Where are you from?
  • What do you do?
  • Do you speak English?
  • How much is this?

Exercises:

  • Listen and match question to answer
  • Multiple choice responses
  • True/False comprehension
  • Speaking practice (record yourself answering)

A1 LEVEL - "Beginner Communicator" (6 Units)

Goal: Build basic sentence structures, simple conversations, practical scenarios.

Unit A1-1: Personal Introduction & "To Be"

"Presentándote - Yo soy..."

Learning Objectives:

  • Introduce yourself fully
  • Use "I am / You are / He is / She is"
  • Talk about nationality, profession, feelings

Content:

  • Grammar: Present Simple "to be" (all forms)
  • Vocabulary: nationalities, professions, feelings/emotions
  • Common opening phrases
  • Full introductions (3-4 sentences)

Reading: Sample introductions of 3 different people

Exercises:

  • Conjugation practice (fill in correct form)
  • Matching introductions
  • Multiple choice profession/nationality
  • Write your own introduction (guided)

Unit A1-2: Daily Routine & Present Simple Verbs

"Mi día - Las actividades diarias"

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe daily activities
  • Use present simple: I/you/they/we
  • Understand subject-verb agreement (-s/-es rules)

Content:

  • 15 common daily verbs: wake up, eat, work, study, play, exercise, relax, sleep, etc.
  • Time expressions: in the morning, at 7 o'clock, in the evening, etc.
  • Present simple conjugation patterns

Reading: Sample daily routine (paragraph format)

Exercises:

  • Verb conjugation (fill-in-the-blank)
  • Match time to activity
  • Error correction (3rd person -s mistakes)
  • Write your daily routine (guided template)

Unit A1-3: Present Simple Questions & Answers

"Haciendo preguntas"

Learning Objectives:

  • Form questions: Do you...? Does he...?
  • Ask and answer about daily life
  • Use question words: What, Where, When, Why, How

Content:

  • Question formation (auxiliary "do/does")
  • Question words and usage
  • Short answers
  • Common follow-up questions

Listening: Dialogue between two people asking questions

Exercises:

  • Match questions to answers
  • Form questions from statements
  • Multiple choice: Which question would you ask?
  • Conversation practice (fill-in dialogue)

Unit A1-4: Food & Ordering at Restaurant

"La comida - Pidiendo en un restaurante"

Learning Objectives:

  • Name common foods
  • Order food politely
  • Express preferences (I like / I don't like)

Content:

  • 20 foods (fruits, vegetables, proteins, drinks)
  • Present simple: "I like..." "I don't like..." "I want..."
  • Polite phrases: "Can I have...?" "I'd like..."
  • Restaurant vocabulary: menu, waiter, bill, etc.

Dialogue: Customer ordering at restaurant (natural speed with subtitles)

Exercises:

  • Vocabulary matching
  • Preference statements (true/false)
  • Role-play ordering
  • Multiple choice restaurant scenarios

Unit A1-5: Shopping & Numbers

"De compras - Los números"

Learning Objectives:

  • Count to 100
  • Understand prices
  • Ask about quantities and costs
  • Shop in English

Content:

  • Numbers 20-100
  • Money vocabulary
  • Shopping phrases: "How much?" "What's the price?" "Do you have...?"
  • Size vocabulary: small, medium, large

Listening: Shopping conversations (multiple scenarios)

Exercises:

  • Number listening (prices in English)
  • Match quantity to number
  • Shopping dialogue completion
  • Calculate totals

Unit A1-6: Describing People & Past Simple Intro

"Describiendo gente"

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe appearance and personality
  • Use adjectives (20+)
  • Introduction to past tense (simple stories)

Content:

  • Appearance adjectives: tall, short, young, old, beautiful, handsome, etc.
  • Personality: friendly, kind, funny, serious, smart, etc.
  • "He is..." "She has..." structures
  • Simple past: "Yesterday I..." (intro only)

Reading: Character descriptions + simple past story

Exercises:

  • Adjective matching
  • Describe a picture (guided)
  • Personality conversations
  • Simple past fill-in

📅 WEEKLY TIMELINE: June 13-30

WEEK 1: June 13-20 (Curriculum Foundation)

Monday-Tuesday (June 13-14):

  • ✓ Finalize A0 curriculum outline (YOU review, CLAUDE creates)
  • ✓ Create detailed content specs for A0-1 to A0-3

Wednesday-Thursday (June 15-16):

  • ✓ Create A0-1 complete content (phrases, audio cues, exercises)
  • ✓ Create A0-2 complete content (numbers, objects)

Friday-Saturday (June 17-18):

  • ✓ Create A0-3 complete content (colors, adjectives)
  • ✓ Create A0-4 complete content (verbs, commands)

Sunday (June 19):

  • ✓ Review all A0-1 through A0-4 content
  • ✓ Feedback/edits from YOU
  • ✓ Create A0-5 content

WEEK 2: June 20-27 (A0 Completion + A1 Foundation)

Monday-Tuesday (June 20-21):

  • ✓ Finalize A0-5 based on feedback
  • ✓ Create A1-1 complete content

Wednesday-Thursday (June 22-23):

  • ✓ Create A1-2 complete content
  • ✓ Create A1-3 complete content

Friday (June 24):

  • ✓ Review A1-1 to A1-3
  • ✓ Feedback/edits from YOU

Saturday-Sunday (June 25-26):

  • ✓ Create A1-4 complete content
  • ✓ Create A1-5 complete content

WEEK 3: June 27-30 (A1 Completion + Testing)

Monday-Tuesday (June 27-28):

  • ✓ Create A1-6 complete content
  • ✓ Compile ALL curriculum into organized format
  • ✓ Review A1-4 to A1-6

Wednesday-Thursday (June 29-30):

  • ✓ Final edits from YOU
  • ✓ Prepare for platform launch/testing
  • ✓ Create teacher/admin guide
  • ✓ Ready for launch!

📋 CONTENT TEMPLATE (What Each Lesson Includes)

Every A0 unit has:

  • 15-20 vocabulary items (English + Spanish translation + pronunciation guide)
  • Listening audio cues (described in text format)
  • 4-5 exercises (multiple types)
  • Visual descriptions (how to present images/examples)
  • Spanish context notes

Every A1 unit has:

  • Grammar explanation (simple, clear)
  • 20+ vocabulary items
  • 1 reading passage (2-3 paragraphs)
  • Listening dialogue or audio scenarios
  • 5-6 exercises (varied types)
  • Speaking/writing prompt (optional)
  • Spanish translations throughout

🎯 DELIVERY FORMAT

For YOU to review:

  • Clear Word document or organized text
  • Each unit clearly labeled
  • Spanish translations inline
  • Notes on where audio/images would go
  • Exercise answers included
  • Estimated teaching time per unit

You edit/provide feedback on:

  • Content accuracy
  • Spanish translations (have a native speaker check?)
  • Difficulty level (is it right for A0/A1?)
  • Any additions or changes
  • Exercise types (do you want different ones?)

✅ SUCCESS CRITERIA BY JUNE 30

A0 Level:

  • ✓ 5 complete units with all content
  • ✓ 100+ vocabulary items (A0-specific)
  • ✓ 20+ exercises
  • ✓ All Spanish translations included
  • ✓ Ready for testing

A1 Level:

  • ✓ 6 complete units with all content
  • ✓ 150+ vocabulary items
  • ✓ 30+ exercises
  • ✓ All grammar explanations clear
  • ✓ Ready for testing

Documentation:

  • ✓ Teacher guide (how to use each unit)
  • ✓ Student learning objectives (clear)
  • ✓ Assessment rubric (how to test)
  • ✓ Vocabulary list (organized by unit)

🚀 WHAT'S NOT IN THIS PLAN (Yet)

  • Building the website/platform (comes AFTER content is done)
  • Video recording
  • Professional audio (we'll note where audio goes)
  • Admin panel or student tracking
  • Deployment

Focus: Content and curriculum first. Platform second.

💡 NEXT STEPS

For You Right Now:

  1. Review this curriculum outline - Does it make sense?
  2. Any changes? Different units? Different order? Different objectives?
  3. Spanish speaker feedback - Do you want a native Spanish speaker to review translations?
  4. Confirm timeline - Can we do this in 2.5 weeks?

Once You Confirm:

  • I start creating A0-1 content immediately
  • You'll get it in an easy-to-read format
  • You review and give feedback
  • We iterate and complete

What do you think? Ready to move forward with this plan? Any changes to make first? 👇