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My Oxford English Online Course My Oxford English is an innovative, media-rich online English course encompassing a wide range of high- quality interactive content. Entertaining, flexible, and engaging, My Oxford English transforms learners’ ability to communicate in English effectively. The course consists of 12 levels with a clear correspondence to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, ranging from A1 (Beginner) to C1 (Advanced). The training program begins with an online Placement Test that measures the learners’ current level of English and automatically places them in the most appropriate level of My Oxford English. It consists of 60 multiple-choice questions that assess the learners’ listening and reading ability, as well as their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. Placement Test Each level of My Oxford English has a standard duration of 6 months, equivalent to approximately 50 hours of study. The course duration can be longer or shorter than this according to your needs. Learners can study entirely in English or with the support of instructions and explanations in Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean. With the My Oxford English iOS and Android app, learners are able to study English wherever they are and whenever they want – even without an Internet connection.

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My Oxford EnglishOnline Course

My Oxford English is an innovative, media-rich online English course encompassing a wide range of high-quality interactive content. Entertaining, flexible, and engaging, My Oxford English transforms learners’ ability to communicate in English effectively.

The course consists of 12 levels with a clear correspondence to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, ranging from A1 (Beginner) to C1 (Advanced).

The training program begins with an online Placement Test that measures the learners’ current level of English and automatically places them in the most appropriate level of My Oxford English.

It consists of 60 multiple-choice questions that assess the learners’ listening and reading ability, as well as their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.

Placement Test

Each level of My Oxford English has a standard duration of 6 months, equivalent to approximately 50 hours of study. The course duration can be longer or shorter than this according to your needs.

Learners can study entirely in English or with the support of instructions and explanations in Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.

With the My Oxford English iOS and Android app, learners are able to study English wherever they are and whenever they want – even without an Internet connection.

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Each level of My Oxford English contains 12 units and 4 Tutorials – progress tests corrected by a tutor. Levels 1–10 (A1–B2) focus on building confidence in general English, whereas levels 11 and 12 (C1) focus on business English and skills.

4 Read, Listen, Write units

3 Skills Practice units

3 World English units

4 Tutorials 3 Tutorials and Final Test

8 main units 6 Business English units

8 main units containing Video, Grammar, Vocabulary,

and Conversation sections, as well as a Self Check

4 units focusing on developing the key skills of

reading, listening, and writing

4 Tutorials – progress tests including speaking and

writing tasks, corrected by a tutor

6 Business English units

3 Skills Practice units focusing on developing the key skills of

reading, writing, listening, and speaking

3 World English units showcasing different English-speaking

countries, their culture, and their variety of the language

3 Tutorials and Final Test – progress tests including speaking

and writing tasks, corrected by a tutor

Structure

Levels

1 - 10(A1-B2)

Levels

11 - 12(C1)

In their level of My Oxford English, learners complete 4 Tutorials – online progress tests that are corrected by a tutor within 2 working days of submission.

The Tutorials assess the learners’ progress in all key areas – speaking, listening, writing, reading, grammar, and vocabulary. Learners receive a score and feedback on each individual section, as well as general comments on how they have done. In addition the tutors leave a voice recording in which they talk to the learners about their progress and give them tips and encouragement on how they can improve further.

In the My Progress section, learners can keep track of their progress throughout the course in real-time. They can see the scores achieved in each unit and Tutorial, as well as the time spent studying.

Tutorials My Progress

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Our team of tutors motivate and guide learners to reach their goals, answering any questions they may have about the language, use of the course, or their progress and objectives. Learners can contact their personal tutor by phone or email.

In the event of learners having any technical issues when accessing or using the course, they can contact our user support service by phone or email for a rapid solution within 24 hours.

The My Oxford English Project Management team provides professional bespoke services from kick-off to successful course completion, coordinating all aspects of the training program. The project manager sends monthly learner progress reports as well as a detailed final report at the end of the course.

Services

Study Tools

The Virtual Teacher

GRAMMAR BANK

Quick-reference grammar guide of all the topics covered in the course

Clear and concise summaries of the explanations in the learners’ language

OXFORD LEARNER’S DICTIONARY

Adapted to the learners’ language and level (bilingual dictionaries in the lower levels)

Definitions with examples and common collocations

Contains more than 130,000 entries

Audio of the British and American pronunciation of all entries

The virtual teacher, Annabel, is at the learners’ side throughout the course. She introduces the topic of each unit, guides them through the activities, and gives explanations on the language presented. Her useful pronunciation tips help learners to improve their oral fluency. They can also read the subtitles of what Annabel says in the box below, allowing them to gain further reading and listening practice.

My Oxford English has an extensive team of professionals who strive to ensure that each and every training program is a success both for learners and the organization.

In addition to the contents of their level of My Oxford English, learners have access to indispensable study tools and resources.

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Contents of Levels 1-10 (A1-B2)

Video Grammar Vocabulary

Conversation Self Check

A set of words and phrases related to the topic of the unit are presented by the virtual teacher. Learners listen to and repeat each word or phrase, recording their voice and comparing their pronunciation with that of a native speaker.

Each unit centres on a high-quality video that serves as the learning vehicle, presenting the topic , grammar, and key expressions in an entertaining and memorable manner.

After studying some useful conversation phrases, learners put everything they have learnt in the unit into practice in a simulated conversation with one of the characters from the video. They may record and repeat the conversation as many times as they like.

Learners complete the unit by doing the Self Check – an end-of-unit test that checks whether they have assimilated the vocabulary, grammar, and conversation phrases they have studied. Learners must pass the Self Check for the unit to be considered complete.

Annabel, the virtual teacher, presents the grammar using examples from the video. Learners then practise using the new structures in a range of written and oral activities.

Listening WritingReading

Learners develop their reading and listening comprehension through reading an interesting article and listening to an engaging audio recording based on a common theme. Finally, they study key structures and techniques for writing in English accurately and effectively.

The contents and learning objectives of My Oxford English levels 1–10 cover levels A1–B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, allowing learners to communicate more effectively in English from the moment they start.

They provide a solid base of grammar and vocabulary while developing the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Video Communication

ReadingVideo

Speaking

Writing

The World English units showcase the culture and variety of English of different countries, such as Britain, the United States, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. They feature documentary videos on the countries, authentic articles from the press, and words and expressions used in the local variety of English.

Colloquial English

ReadingVideo Conversation

In the Skills Practice units, learners practise and develop the four key language skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The units feature video interviews with real people filmed on the streets of Oxford, authentic articles from the press, and practical writing tasks.

The Business English units feature interesting documentary videos and interviews with real-life professionals and experts that give learners an insight into key business issues. The structure of these units is the same as those of the lower levels, with the addition of Communication and Speaking sections.

Contents of Levels 11-12 (C1)

My Oxford English levels 11 and 12 focus on building the business and communication skills learners need for immediate use in their work. Practical, functional language is presented and practised in realistic contexts that are relevant to the professionals of today, whatever their role or sector.

The media-rich units of these levels centre on common work-related topics presented through an array of videos, articles, and audio recordings.

Business English

Skills Practice

World English

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Grammar

Games

Travel Information

Vocabulary

Quizzes

eBooks

Songs

Articles

A range of activities structured according to the levels and units of the online course, through which learners practise the grammar needed to speak and write accurately and with confidence.

The My Oxford English Campus contains an extensive collection of dynamic multimedia content that engages learners’ interest and motivates them to study. Ideal as a complement to the online course or as a stand-alone learning tool.

Learners improve their English while enjoying interactive language games featuring characters and scenarios from the videos of the online course.

Learners discover world cities – such as London, New York, and Rome – through these practical mini-travel guides with downloadable audios to listen to on the move.

Additional activities that revise and extend the vocabulary covered in the the levels and units of My Oxford English.

Interesting quizzes on a range of subjects that put learners’ knowledge to the test. Topics include history, geography, science, nature, and many more.

An online library of more than 50 graded Oxford readers adapted to the levels of My Oxford English, including a glossary of the challenging vocabulary and reading comprehension activities. The built-in audio voiced by professional actors brings the story to life and helps with fluency and pronunciation.

An entertaining way to improve listening skills and learn colloquial language. Learners listen to hits from British, Irish, and American artists and complete interactive activities based on the lyrics.

Engaging press-style articles on topical issues. The accompanying downloadable audio allows learners to listen while they read, developing both their listening and reading skills.

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