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Track your English skills progress!
What can you do in English? Assess yourself for each of three skills below.
Can understand main ideas and specific details in short articles, reviews, and leaflets about technology, health, travel, and the environment.
Can understand specific information (like places and times) on everyday topics if the speaker speaks slowly and clearly.
Can understand very short, simple texts one phrase at a time, including familiar names and basic words.
Can say or write simple phrases about people and places.
Can give information about personal life (e.g. likes and dislikes, family, pets) using simple words/signs and simple phrases.
Can say or write simple isolated phrases and sentences.
Can communicate in a simple way but may ask the speaker to repeat the information speaking slowly, and to rephrase (say the same message using different words).
Can ask and answer simple questions, start a conversation and give answers to simple statements which are connected to what they need now or on very familiar topics
Can ask for or share personal details.
Can create very simple messages and personal online postings as a series of very short sentences about hobbies, likes/dislikes, etc., with the help of a translation tool.
Can use expressions and combinations of simple words/signs to post short positive and negative reactions to simple online postings and any links and media in the post, and can give answers to comments by saying Thank you or I’m sorry.
Think about your learning journey this week!
Strategies to improve my learning process
Choose at least 5 strategies in each category that can help you improve your English.
Over the next couple of weeks, I will apply the following strategies to improve my listening and reading
Tip: Watch a short video with English subtitles
When: 🕒 After class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Take 3 deep breaths before starting to improve concentration
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Write down 5 new words from the video
Tip: Listen to a slow song and read the lyrics – Lyrics Training
When: 🕒 After class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Close your eyes and focus only on the music for 1 minute
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Sing along softly to a part of the song
Tip: Read a short dialogue from the Internet aloud
When: 🕒 During class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Make a conscious pause between lines—breathe
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Highlight words you don’t know
Tip: Listen to instructions in class without translating
When: 🕒 During class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Stay fully attentive to the tone and gestures of the teacher (no cell phone or other activity)
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Write down 3 words you understand without help
Tip: Read signs, posters, or labels in English
When: 🕒 Before class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Be grateful for the opportunity to learn something new every day
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Take a photo of a sign and translate it
Tip: Listen to children’s podcasts in English – Podcast Spotify
When: 🕒 After class
Mindfulness: 🧘 If distracted, breathe and return to the audio
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Summarize orally what you understood
Tip: Read an illustrated short story – Stories
When: 🕒 After class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Notice your emotions while reading and don’t judge your understanding
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Draw a scene from the story
Tip: Listen to your teacher and repeat mentally
When: 🕒 During class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Stay present and avoid thinking about other things
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Make a list of the phrases you hear
Tip: Read dialogues from your books with study partners
When: 🕒 During class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Focus on your breathing while reading
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Switch roles when reading aloud
Tip: Listen to the sounds of new words
When: 🕒 Before class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Touch your chest and repeat with intention
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Record your voice repeating the words
Over the next couple of weeks, I will apply the following strategies to improve my speaking and writing
Tip: Practice introducing yourself in front of a mirror
When: 🕒 Before class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Take deep breaths before starting
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Record a video introducing yourself and share it
Tip: Sing an English song and try to imitate the pronunciation – Lyrics Training
When: 🕒 After class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Enjoy the moment without judging yourself
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Learn and sing a new song
Tip: Dare to speak in English during class. Start by asking for repetitions or clarifications
When: 🕒 During class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Believe in your abilities and focus on interacting in the moment
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Don’t use Spanish at all during class this week
Tip: Name objects in your house aloud in English
When: 🕒 During class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Observe objects with full attention
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Make a video showing your room in English
Tip: Create a story with 5 new words – Comic Maker
When: 🕒 After class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Let your creativity flow without pressure
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Write your story and read it aloud
Tip: Use an app to record yourself saying simple phrases (e.g., ChatGPT)
When: 🕒 After class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Be kind to yourself and listen with kindness
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Repeat exercise 3 times during the week
Tip: Describe your food aloud in English
When: 🕒 During class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Savor and describe with full attention
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Make a video describing your breakfast
Tip: Practice reading dialogues and act them out
When: 🕒 During class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Connect with your character
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Perform a dialogue dramatization with a partner
Tip: Write an English dictionary (5 words or phrases daily)
When: 🕒 After class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Be thankful for what you wrote
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Share your dictionary with your teacher
Tip: Create a creative song using vocabulary from the unit
When: 🕒 After class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Play with words and sounds
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Share your song with the class
Over the next couple of weeks, I will apply the following strategies to improve my interactions
Tip: Use phrases like "How do you say...?" in class when you don’t know how to say something
When: 🕒 During class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Listen attentively without interrupting
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Use that phrase at least 3 times
Tip: Ask your partner how they’re doing in English
When: 🕒 Before class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Make eye contact kindly
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Do a mini interview with someone just for fun
Tip: Remember to use class expressions: “Can you repeat, please?”, “I don’t understand,” “How do you say _____ in English?”
When: 🕒 During classes
Mindfulness: 🧘 Enjoy the activity without pressure
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Do a role-play with a partner
Tip: Imitate conversations from movies or videos
When: 🕒 After class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Listen mindfully (no phone or distractions)
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Imitate a scene and record it
Tip: Speak in English during Breakout Rooms or when working in pairs
When: 🕒 Face-to-face and virtual classes
Mindfulness: 🧘 Breathe before participating
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Join the class actively
Tip: Ask simple questions to your classmates
When: 🕒 During class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Listen to their responses without thinking about your answer
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Ask 3 people about their favorite food
Tip: Use emojis or drawings if you don’t know a word
When: 🕒 During class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Be creative and don’t get frustrated
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Explain a word without using it directly
Tip: Practice conversations with ChatGPT
When: 🕒 After class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Dedicate 5 minutes to focus without distractions
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Chat with ChatGPT 3 times this week
Tip: Use gestures to communicate if you lack words
When: 🕒 During class
Mindfulness: 🧘 Trust your gestures and body language
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Play “charades” in English with your group
Tip: Greet and say goodbye in English whenever you can: “Hello!”, “Goodbye!”, “See you tomorrow!”
When: 🕒 In all social settings
Mindfulness: 🧘 Thank those who help you improve
Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Make a short video greeting in English
Celebrate your achievements!
Progress automatically updates when you complete the Can Do Checklist
First Assessment
Complete any Can Do item
Skill Master
Complete 5 objectives
Reflective Learner
Complete weekly reflection
Conversation Star
Master all Interaction skills
Strategist
Use 5+ strategies