Essential English for Beginners: Phase 2

What: Essential English for Beginners - build confidence through active learning

Who: Beginner-level English for university students and working professionals

When: See below for schedule options

Where: Online (Zoom) 

Why: Take this course to build confidence and use English more easily in everyday situations.

What this series is about: This series is about practicing real, everyday English through speaking, listening, and simple activities.

Why this series is useful: This course is useful because it helps you communicate more clearly and feel more comfortable using English in daily life.

Registration requirements:

• Registration is first-come, first-served and will close after the space limits have been reached – all others will be put on a waiting list. 
• Before completing your registration, you must complete a general English level test. First, open this link in a new tab: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/test-your-english/general-english/
• Complete the level test (about 20 minutes). Note down your score! 
• You will be placed in a class group according to your preferred schedule and score.
• *You may not use Google Translate. 
• Because this course is designed for A2/B1 levels, participants with an advanced level of English will not be accepted. 
• REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE BY COMPLETING THIS LINKED FORM. Registrations will NOT be held through TimePad.
• Email amcenglishresident@gmail.com with questions about registration. Please be patient, we will respond to registration and emails as soon as we can. 

Course dates & times:

The course will meet every Monday and Wednesday from April 15 to June 5, 2026

There are four options for class sessions. Each group will meet for 90 minutes, 2 times a week, for a total of 3 hours a week, for eight weeks. Each group will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at different times (see below). In the registration, you will have the chance to choose your preferred meeting time, and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule as much as possible. 

Class meeting times: 

Group 1: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 - 12:00 MSK

Group 2: Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:15 - 13:45 MSK

Group 3: Mondays and Wednesdays at 17:00 - 18:30 MSK

Group 4: Mondays and Wednesdays at 18:30 - 20:00 MSK

Technical requirements:

This workshop will take place online via Zoom.
If you are interested in joining, please create a Zoom account beforehand. When registering, submit your valid email address to receive the Zoom link before the session.

Certificates: Earn an e-certificate from the Regional English Language Office!

To qualify for an e-certificate, you need to:

1. Attend 75% of the sessions
2. Actively participate in the course sessions
3. Complete a final project assessment

About the teachers: 

Keith Boswell
Keith Boswell is a language educator at Daytona State College with a background in TESOL and international teaching. He has worked in countries like Hungary, Peru, Egypt, and Switzerland, and brings a strong global perspective to his classes. Keith is fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic and is passionate about intercultural communication and practical language learning. He currently teaches Spanish and works with the U.S. State Department’s Virtual Educator Program. Outside of teaching, he enjoys sci-fi (especially Star Wars) and creating engaging materials for his students.

Betsy Lewis-Moreno
Betsy Lewis-Moreno has been teaching English and Humanities at Hong Kong International School since 2006. She previously worked as an ESOL specialist and language teacher in Texas and California, building strong experience with multilingual learners. Betsy has presented at international conferences on differentiation and vocabulary and enjoys collaborating with other educators. She is a National Board Certified Teacher, fluent in Spanish, and loves cooking, traveling, reading, and collecting textiles.

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ALL AMERICAN CENTER IN MOSCOW EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE / ALL EVENTS OF THE AMERICAN CENTER IN MOSCOW ARE FREE OF CHARGE

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These sessions are hosted on Zoom, so if you are interested in joining, please create a Zoom account beforehand. When registering below, please submit your valid email address to receive a link to the class Zoom meeting 30 minutes before the session begins.

To join other AMC Online programs, please check the American Center’s website and TimePad calendars.

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