Basic English (ESL)

Start speaking, reading, and writing English with confidence.

28+ hour curriculum

⏰ Strictly by Appointment Basis

What you'll be ready for

  • Speak clearly in everyday situations (shopping, doctor, work, school)
  • Read simple texts, signs, forms, and emails in English
  • Write short sentences and fill out common forms correctly
  • Understand spoken English at normal speed (conversations, instructions)

How it works

We teach step-by-step, with practice, feedback, and homework. Available both in-person and online. Most students do best with 1–3 sessions per week.

Format

In-person or online

Location

Tulsa, OK

LaunchPad Academy classroom with instructor teaching students

20+ hour curriculum outline

This is the full set of topics we cover. We can adjust pacing based on your level and your test date.

Module 1 — Alphabet, sounds, and basic greetings

4 hrs
  • English alphabet + pronunciation (vowels and consonants)
  • Greetings, introductions, and polite phrases
  • Numbers, days, months, and telling time
  • Listening practice: common words and phrases

Module 2 — Essential grammar basics

6 hrs
  • Subject pronouns (I, you, he, she, we, they)
  • Present tense: am/is/are and simple present verbs
  • Singular vs plural nouns
  • Question words (who, what, where, when, why, how)

Module 3 — Everyday vocabulary + survival English

6 hrs
  • Food, clothing, colors, family, and home
  • Shopping: asking for prices, sizes, and directions
  • At the doctor: body parts, symptoms, and appointments
  • Transportation: asking for directions and using public transit

Module 4 — Speaking & listening practice

5 hrs
  • Role-play: ordering food, making appointments, asking for help
  • Pronunciation drills: common mistakes and how to fix them
  • Listening exercises: short conversations and instructions
  • Building confidence: speak without translating in your head

Module 5 — Reading & writing skills

4 hrs
  • Reading simple texts: signs, menus, short emails
  • Writing sentences with correct word order
  • Filling out forms: applications, medical forms, school forms
  • Common spelling and punctuation rules

Module 6 — Past and future tenses + conversation practice

3 hrs
  • Past tense basics: was/were and simple past verbs
  • Future tense: going to and will
  • Talking about your day, your plans, and your story
  • Final conversation practice + progress review

Ready to start?

Call and tell us which program you want. We\'ll set a schedule and get you studying right away.