Course Objectives

• Develop foundational English communication skills for young learners through an integrated four-skill approach.
• Improve students’ confidence in understanding and using English in familiar daily-life situations.
• Build essential vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and sentence patterns suitable for elementary-level learners.
• Encourage creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and active classroom participation through project-based learning and interactive activities.

Course Requirements

• Recommended for elementary-level learners or students with little prior English experience.
• Students may complete a placement assessment before enrollment to determine suitable class level.
• No additional prerequisites are required.

Skill Targets

Listening

• Develop listening comprehension through songs, conversations, classroom instructions, and short audio activities.
• Improve the ability to identify key vocabulary and basic information in familiar topics.

Speaking

• Build confidence through question-and-answer practice, role-play, pair work, presentations, and classroom interaction.
• Encourage natural pronunciation and basic conversational fluency.

Reading

• Develop reading comprehension through short passages, stories, and guided reading exercises.
• Learn vocabulary through contextual understanding and visual support.

Writing

• Practice sentence construction, picture description, guided writing, and simple paragraph development.
• Strengthen grammar accuracy and written expression at a beginner level.

Teaching Methodology

• Interactive and student-centered learning approach.
• Lessons follow a logical sequence:

• Integration of visuals, audio materials, games, and real-life communication activities.
• Emphasis on natural language acquisition in an enjoyable and supportive environment.
• Development of critical thinking through “Big Question” discussions.

Textbook and Materials

Main Textbook

Supplementary Materials

• Vocabulary worksheets
• Interactive classroom activities
• Audio and visual learning resources
• Unit review exercises and mini-projects

Assessment and Evaluation

Classroom Activities

• Vocabulary games
• Reading comprehension tasks
• Interactive communication activities

Speaking Practice

• Real-life communication
• Role-play activities
• Topic-based mini presentations

Projects and Creativity

• Greeting card creation
• Writing simple messages and wishes
• Picture description and storytelling

Assessment System

• Regular unit tests assessing all four skills
• Evaluation based on international-standard rubrics to ensure fairness and transparency

Syllabus Flexibility

• Lesson pacing, communication topics, and classroom activities may be adjusted based on students’ learning progress, communication goals, and overall classroom performance. Sakura Academy aims to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment tailored to each learner’s needs.
• For further information, placement consultation, or course inquiries, please contact Sakura Academy directly.