Basic English in 30 Days 2026
Learn basic English in 30 days. This plan covers all 30 beginner lessons (CEFR A1) at one lesson a day, about 25 minutes daily. Each day you read the lessons, listen to the phrases and take that day's quiz. The final assessment draws 40 questions at random from the whole course; score 80% or more to download your certificate.
Quick answer
This free course has about 750 minutes of lessons, 30 untimed topic quizzes (300 questions in all) and a timed final assessment of 40 questions drawn at random. Score 80% or more on the final assessment to download a certificate of completion (private, not accredited). Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.
What you will learn
- Say and spell your name, and give your phone number
- Greet people and introduce yourself and others
- Talk about your family, your home and your day in simple sentences
- Buy food, order at a café and ask about prices and sizes
- Ask for directions, use transit and talk about the weather
- Make an appointment and fill in a simple form
- Talk about yesterday and your plans in short sentences
- Ask for help in an emergency
Score 80% or more to download your certificate.
Your study plan
Read each lesson, take its topic quiz (untimed, with explanations), then the timed final assessment. A new mix of questions is drawn every time. Your progress is saved in this browser.
- Read the lessons30 lessons, about 750 min
- Day 1: Sounds and letters10 questions
Lessons: Unit 1: Sounds and letters
- Day 2: Hello and goodbye10 questions
Lessons: Unit 2: Hello and goodbye
- Day 3: About me10 questions
Lessons: Unit 3: About me
- Day 4: Numbers 0–10010 questions
Lessons: Unit 4: Numbers 0–100
- Day 5: Days and dates10 questions
Lessons: Unit 5: Days and dates
- Day 6: Telling the time10 questions
Lessons: Unit 6: Telling the time
- Day 7: Family10 questions
Lessons: Unit 7: Family
- Day 8: Describing people10 questions
Lessons: Unit 8: Describing people
- Day 9: Home10 questions
Lessons: Unit 9: Home
- Day 10: Food and drink10 questions
Lessons: Unit 10: Food and drink
- Day 11: Shopping and prices10 questions
Lessons: Unit 11: Shopping and prices
- Day 12: At a café10 questions
Lessons: Unit 12: At a café
- Day 13: In town10 questions
Lessons: Unit 13: In town
- Day 14: Getting around10 questions
Lessons: Unit 14: Getting around
- Day 15: Weather and seasons10 questions
Lessons: Unit 15: Weather and seasons
- Day 16: My day10 questions
Lessons: Unit 16: My day
- Day 17: Work and jobs10 questions
Lessons: Unit 17: Work and jobs
- Day 18: Free time10 questions
Lessons: Unit 18: Free time
- Day 19: Health10 questions
Lessons: Unit 19: Health
- Day 20: Clothes and colours10 questions
Lessons: Unit 20: Clothes and colours
- Day 21: Phone and appointments10 questions
Lessons: Unit 21: Phone and appointments
- Day 22: Asking questions10 questions
Lessons: Unit 22: Asking questions
- Day 23: Yesterday10 questions
Lessons: Unit 23: Yesterday
- Day 24: Plans10 questions
Lessons: Unit 24: Plans
- Day 25: Can you help me?10 questions
Lessons: Unit 25: Can you help me?
- Day 26: Services10 questions
Lessons: Unit 26: Services
- Day 27: Renting a home10 questions
Lessons: Unit 27: Renting a home
- Day 28: Emergencies10 questions
Lessons: Unit 28: Emergencies
- Day 29: Small talk10 questions
Lessons: Unit 29: Small talk
- Day 30: Review10 questions
Lessons: Unit 30: Review
- Final exam40 questions, 45 min · Score 80% or more
Day 1: Sounds and letters
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Question 1 of 10
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Answer: B. 26
The English alphabet has 26 letters, from A to Z.
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Question 2 of 10
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Answer: B. A, E, I, O, U
English has five vowels: A, E, I, O and U. The other letters are consonants.
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Question 3 of 10
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Answer: C. zed
In Canada, Z is called "zed". In the United States, people say "zee".
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Question 4 of 10
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Answer: C. K
The letters A, H, J and K all have the same sound as "day".
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Question 5 of 10
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Answer: D. Two S letters together
"Double" means two of the same letter together, like the two S letters in "class".
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Question 6 of 10
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Answer: A. Can you say that again, please?
Ask "Can you say that again, please?" when you did not hear or did not understand.
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Question 7 of 10
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Answer: A. thank
"Three" and "thank" both start with th. Put your tongue between your teeth.
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Question 8 of 10
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Answer: C. Kowalski
The letters are K, O, W, A, L, S, K, I. W is "double U". It is not V.
Transcript
My last name is Kowalski. K, O, W, A, L, S, K, I.
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Question 9 of 10
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Answer: A. Bell
"B, E, double L" means B, E, L, L: Bell.
Transcript
My name is Lisa Bell. That's B, E, double L.
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Question 10 of 10
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Answer: B. M, double O, R, E
The name is Moore: M, O, O, R, E. Two O letters together are "double O".
Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.
What to know before the test
- The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) has six levels: A1 and A2 (basic user), B1 and B2 (independent user), and C1 and C2 (proficient user).
- At CEFR level A1, a learner can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases, introduce themselves and others, and ask and answer simple questions about personal details. They can talk in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is ready to help.
- At the next level, A2, a learner can understand frequent expressions about everyday topics such as family, shopping, the local area and work, and can take part in simple, routine exchanges of information.
- The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) are a descriptive scale of language ability in English as a second language, written as 12 benchmarks from basic to advanced. The CLB is not a curriculum.
- The CLB (English) and the NCLC (French) are recognized as the official Canadian standards for describing, measuring and recognizing the language ability of adult immigrants and people planning to immigrate. The CLB were developed by the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks and belong to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
- In Canada, call 9-1-1 only in an emergency when you need help right away. Tell the operator where you are, answer all the questions, stay calm and speak clearly.
Frequently asked questions
Which plan should I choose: 7, 10, 15 or 30 days?
All four plans have the same 30 units, the same lessons and the same questions. Only the daily time is different. The 7-day plan has 4–5 units a day, the 10-day plan has 3, the 15-day plan has 2 and the 30-day plan has 1. If you are new to English, the 30-day plan is easier.
What level will I reach?
The course covers the basics of the CEFR A1 level: greetings, numbers, times, family, food, shopping, directions, simple past and future, and getting help. It is a start. To speak well, you need more practice after the course.
Is this an official language certificate?
No. This course does not give you an official language level, a CLB level or a test result. It is not an official language test. If you need a language result for work, school or immigration, ask the organization which test it accepts.
How does listening work?
Press the play button. Your device reads the English text aloud with a Canadian English voice. In listening questions, you hear the text first. After you answer, you can read the text. If you hear no sound, check the volume on your device.
Do I need to know any English before I start?
A little English helps, but the course starts with the alphabet. The instructions use very simple words and short sentences.
What should I do after this course?
Review the units you found hard, and practise a little every day. Listen to English, speak with people and read short texts. Then look for an A2 course or an English class in your community.
Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?
No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.