{"id":26629,"date":"2026-09-25T18:31:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T18:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eflacademyhub.com\/?p=26629"},"modified":"2026-09-25T18:31:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T18:31:31","slug":"newcomers-to-english-a1-1-english-for-refugees-and-migrants-series-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eflacademyhub.com\/ne\/newcomers-to-english-a1-1-english-for-refugees-and-migrants-series-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcomers to English: A1.1 English for Refugees and Migrants – Series One!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you new to English?<\/strong> Whether you have recently arrived in an English-speaking country, are a refugee or migrant, or simply want to learn English from the beginning, you are in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning a new language can feel difficult at first, but you do not need to learn everything at once. Start with simple A1.1 English words, phrases and sentences<\/strong> that you can use every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At EFL Academy Hub<\/strong>, our aim is to help newcomers learn practical English step by step, with clear examples, useful vocabulary and simple grammar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is A1.1 English?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A1.1 is an early beginner level of English. At this level, you are learning the basic building blocks of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can begin by learning how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  • Introduce yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Say your name and where you are from<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ask simple questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Talk about family<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Understand numbers and dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ask for directions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Talk about food and shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Describe everyday activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Understand simple instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Build short English sentences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    You do not need perfect English to communicate. The important thing is to start speaking and practising regularly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Basic English Phrases for Beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Here are some useful A1.1 English phrases for everyday situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Greetings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Hello.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Example:
    \u201cHello. My name is Ahmed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Good morning.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Example:
    \u201cGood morning. How are you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How are you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Example:
    \u201cHow are you?\u201d
    \u201cI am fine, thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Introducing Yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    My name is Maria.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I am from Syria.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I live in London.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I speak Arabic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I am learning English.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can put these sentences together:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n

    \u201cHello. My name is Maria. I am from Syria. I live in London. I am learning English.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    This is a simple but useful introduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A1.1 English Vocabulary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Learning vocabulary is one of the best ways to begin learning English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Start with words you see and use every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    People<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • man<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • woman<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • child<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • family<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • mother<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • father<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • friend<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • teacher<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • student<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Places<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • home<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • school<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • hospital<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • station<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • office<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Everyday Objects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        • phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • book<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • pen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • chair<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • table<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • door<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • key<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Try making a sentence with every new word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          phone<\/strong> \u2192 \u201cThis is my phone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          book<\/strong> \u2192 \u201cThis is a book.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          water<\/strong> \u2192 \u201cI drink water.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The more you use a new word, the easier it becomes to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Active Sentences in A1.1 English<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          An active sentence<\/strong> is a sentence where the person or thing doing the action comes first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The basic structure is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Subject + verb + object<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          I drink water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \n
          • I = subject<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • drink = verb<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • water = object<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            More examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            I speak English.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            She reads a book.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            He opens the door.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The teacher teaches English.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The student writes a sentence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            This structure is very important for beginner English because it helps you create many different sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            You can change the subject:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            I eat breakfast.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            She eats breakfast.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            They eat breakfast.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            You can also change the verb:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            I read a book.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            I write a letter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            I open the door.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Start with short sentences. As your English improves, you can make them longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Passive Sentences for Beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            The passive voice<\/strong> can look difficult, but you can begin learning it with very simple examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            In an active sentence, we focus on the person or thing doing the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The teacher opens the door.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            In a passive sentence, we focus on the thing receiving the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The door is opened by the teacher.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The basic passive structure is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Object + be + past participle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The door is opened.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The book is read.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The food is cooked.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            English is spoken here.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            At A1.1 level, you do not need to master every passive structure immediately. First, recognise simple passive sentences when you see or hear them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Compare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Active:<\/strong> The teacher opens the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Passive:<\/strong> The door is opened by the teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Another example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Active:<\/strong> The chef cooks the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Passive:<\/strong> The food is cooked by the chef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Another:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Active:<\/strong> People speak English here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Passive:<\/strong> English is spoken here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            This comparison can help you understand how English sentences work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            How to Start Learning English From Zero<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            If you are a complete beginner, do not try to learn hundreds of words in one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            A simple routine can be more effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            1. Learn 5\u201310 Words Every Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Choose useful words connected to your daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Monday:<\/strong> family words<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Tuesday:<\/strong> food words<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Wednesday:<\/strong> transport words<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Thursday:<\/strong> work words<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Friday:<\/strong> shopping words<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Write each word in a notebook and create a simple sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            2. Learn Phrases, Not Just Individual Words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Instead of learning only the word help<\/strong>, learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u201cCan you help me, please?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Instead of only learning understand<\/strong>, learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u201cI don’t understand.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Instead of only learning repeat<\/strong>, learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u201cCan you repeat that, please?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            These phrases are immediately useful in real conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            3. Listen to English Every Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Listening is an important part of learning English for refugees, migrants and other newcomers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Listen to short, simple English conversations. Do not worry if you do not understand every word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Listen once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Listen again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Then repeat the sentences aloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            This helps you become familiar with English pronunciation, rhythm and sentence structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            4. Speak Even When You Make Mistakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Making mistakes is a normal part of learning a language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Try saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u201cMy name is\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u201cI live in\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u201cI need\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u201cI would like\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u201cWhere is\u2026?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u201cHow much is it?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Simple phrases can help you communicate in shops, schools, workplaces, public services and everyday situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            5. Read Simple English<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Begin with short texts, signs, menus, forms and simple stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Look for words you already know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Open<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Closed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Exit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Entrance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Stop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Help<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Toilet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            These simple words are useful in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            A Simple English Learning Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            One useful method is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Learn \u2192 Listen \u2192 Repeat \u2192 Speak \u2192 Write \u2192 Review<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            For example, learn the phrase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u201cWhere is the bus station?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Listen to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Repeat it several times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Say it without reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Write it in your notebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Review it the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            After a week, try using it in a real conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            This method helps turn new English vocabulary into language you can actually use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            English for Refugees and Migrants: Start Small<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            If you are learning English after moving to a new country, remember that progress takes time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            You may need English for work, education, housing, healthcare, shopping, transport or meeting new people. You do not need to know everything immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Start with the English you need most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Learn a few words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Learn a useful phrase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Listen carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Ask questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Practise every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Most importantly, do not be afraid of making mistakes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Every word you learn is progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Start Learning English With EFL Academy Hub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            If you are a newcomer to English, EFL Academy Hub<\/strong> is here to support your learning journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Our goal is to provide practical A1 English lessons, beginner English vocabulary, everyday English phrases, simple grammar explanations and English practice for refugees and migrants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Start with one lesson today. Learn a few new words, practise a few sentences and use them in your daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Ready to Start?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Start your English learning journey with EFL Academy Hub today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udc49 Learn. Practise. Speak. Build your confidence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            New to English? Start with A1.1 and take your first step today.<\/strong> Ready to take the next step towards your goals?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            We offer more than just downloadable courses. Choose from one-to-one support, small-group classes, and flexible learning options<\/strong> designed around your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            We may also be able to help you achieve your goals through funding organisations and available funding opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Interested? Get in touch today to find out how we can support you.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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