English only · Class 3–12
Class 5
The core of English grammar (nouns, verbs, tenses) made simple, prepared alongside school lessons.
Core grammar: nouns, verbs and tenses
About this course
In Class 5 children first meet the vocabulary of grammar — nouns, pronouns and verbs. We explain each rule with examples so that they understand the reason behind it, not just memorise it.
Many of our students find English hard to understand or speak, because they rarely have regular English conversation outside the classroom. In this course we remove that fear and slowly build an easy friendship with the language.
What we teach in this class
- A simple understanding of nouns, pronouns, verbs and adjectives
- Using the present and past tenses correctly
- Dictation and spelling
- Writing short paragraphs
How we teach this class
- 01 Grammar through examples Each rule is first shown in small examples, then children make their own new examples.
- 02 Colour-coded tense charts Colour-coded charts for present and past tenses help children see how verbs change.
- 03 Dictation Two days a week, children write short dictated sentences, improving listening and spelling together.
- 04 Writing short paragraphs Each week, a five-line paragraph on one topic, with a beginning, middle and end.
- 05 Textbook questions Practising answers to questions from the school English textbook.
What students will achieve
- Identify and use nouns, verbs and tenses in sentences
- Grow in confidence with dictation and short paragraphs
- Write correct answers to school English questions