Curriculum
A ready-to-teach English curriculum, from Pre-A1 to C1
Each course is taught by a teacher in class, with practice that students complete online. The adult and academic courses were written by teachers at the Canadian College of English Language in Vancouver, and the Kids and Youth courses by Little Mountain Learning Academy. Every level is mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
- 70courses
- 9tracks
- Pre-A1–C1levels mapped to CEFR
The pathway
Core English by age, then courses for study, work and exams
Students begin in the core track for their age and move up level by level. Academic English, English for Specific Purposes and exam preparation then build on the level they have reached.
Core English, by age
- AdultsAdults and older teensBeginner to advanced, level by level
- YouthSecondaryCore English beside school subjects
- KidsPrimaryAll four skills, through projects
Then, by goal
- Exam PrepThe exam score they needIELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP and more
- AcademicsEnglish for studyCommunication for college and university
- ESPEnglish for workThe language of a job or an industry
Scope and sequence
How the courses are organised
The Adults, Youth and Kids courses share one structure, so teachers and academic coordinators know where each lesson sits. Levels, units and lesson categories are the same from course to course.
Levels mapped to the CEFR
Each course sits at one Smrt English level. In English for Adults, each level is split into two six-unit courses, English One to English Twelve.
Objectives first
Each unit opens with a lesson that states its learning objectives and the sequence of its lessons.
Lessons grouped by skill
Grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading and writing, with use of English in the adult courses and media and a unit project for Kids and Youth.
Practice and assessment
Lessons are followed by automatically marked practice, and each unit adds quizzes and a review.
12 courses
English for Adults
General English from beginner to advanced, for learners aged 14 and up.
5 courses
English for Youth
A complete English program, beginner to advanced, for learners reading at about the age 9 to 14 level.
5 courses
English for Kids
A complete English program, beginner to advanced, for young learners reading at about the age 6 to 10 level.
3 courses
English for Children
English for children aged 6 to 9 who are new to the language: phonics, early reading and early writing.
4 courses
Academics
Academic English designed by the Canadian College of English Language, for students heading into college and university study.
9 courses
English for Specific Purposes
English for a particular job, industry or field of study, from aviation and automotive to health sciences.
7 courses
English for Exam Preparation
Courses that teach the format and strategy of each test, with practice under test conditions.
5 courses
Bilingual Bridging Courses
Courses for true beginners, with support in their first language, that lead into English 110.
20 courses
Electives
Short courses that focus on one skill or topic, taken alongside a core course.
- ElectivesConversation Class120/125
Custom Curriculum
Custom courses built to your syllabus
For larger programs, as part of a wider partnership. When your program needs a course the catalogue does not include, our curriculum team works with you to build complete units to your syllabus and level, taught inside Smrt beside the existing courses.
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- checkComplete units: lessons, practice, quizzes, audio and images
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Our approach
A communicative curriculum, grounded in research
Smrt English courses follow communicative language teaching. In every unit, students use English with a partner or a small group, teachers scaffold each step, and lessons draw on authentic listening and reading. Every level develops the same four competences.
Linguistic competence
Vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar: the words and rules students need to form accurate sentences.
Textual competence
Managing longer speech and writing, with cohesion, discourse markers and conversational turns.
Sociocultural competence
Using English appropriately: politeness, register and the norms of different situations.
Functional competence
Using language to get things done, such as requesting, offering and inviting.
A documented method
Every level mapped to the CEFR and international exams
Each course is mapped to CEFR, the Canadian Language Benchmarks, IELTS and TOEFL, so staff and students know what finishing a level means. Theory and Practice sets out how the curriculum is built, sequenced and assessed.
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| Course | CEFR | CLB | IELTS | TOEFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English One & TwoLevel 100 | Pre-A1–A1 | – | – | – |
| English Three & FourLevel 110 | A1 | 2 | – | – |
| English Five & SixLevel 115 | A1–A2 | 3 | 3.0–3.5 | – |
| English Seven & EightLevel 120 | A2–B1 | 4–5 | 4.0–4.5 | 32–41 |
| English Nine & TenLevel 125 | B1–B2 | 6–8 | 5.0–5.5 | 42–59 |
| English Eleven & TwelveLevel 130 | B2–C1 | 9–10 | 5.5–6.0 | 60–78 |
| Academics 140Level 140 | B2–C1 | 9–10 | 5.5–6.0 | 60–78 |
| Academics 145Level 145 | C1+ | 11–12 | 6.0–6.5+ | 79–95+ |
CLB: Canadian Language Benchmarks. IELTS Academic band and TOEFL iBT score ranges are equivalents, not results.
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