English for Adults
A general English curriculum for adults, from Pre-A1 to C1
English One to English Twelve take adults and teens aged 14 and up from true beginner to advanced. Each course has six units, and each pair of courses covers one level mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
- 12courses
- 72units
- Pre-A1–C1CEFR levels
Can we run a full adult program without writing our own materials?
Yes. Teach the courses in order. Each Smrt English level is split into two six-unit courses, so English One and Two cover the first level and English Eleven and Twelve the last. Lessons, practice and audio are ready inside Smrt, and scores are recorded in the gradebook.
Course sequence
Scope and sequence: twelve courses in order
Each pair of courses covers one Smrt English level, mapped to the CEFR. Every unit opens with a lesson on its objectives and sequence, and its lessons are grouped by skill: grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, writing and use of English.
- CEFR Pre-A1–A1English OneA foundational English course for true beginners focusing on essential classroom language, basic introductions, and daily routines.arrow_forward
- CEFR Pre-A1–A1English TwoBuilding on basic foundations, this course introduces time expressions, shopping vocabulary, and basic past tense structures.arrow_forward
- CEFR A1English ThreeAn introductory course focusing on essential social interaction and daily life communication.arrow_forward
- CEFR A1English FourBuilding on basic communication skills, this course introduces more complex language structures for describing locations, making comparisons, and discussing past and future events.arrow_forward
- CEFR A1–A2English FiveAn intermediate course that deepens students' understanding of present and past tenses while introducing passive voice constructions.arrow_forward
- CEFR A1–A2English SixThis intermediate course introduces more complex future tenses, modal verbs, and verb patterns while developing critical thinking skills.arrow_forward
- CEFR A2–B1English SevenAn upper-intermediate course focusing on sophisticated language structures and practical applications.arrow_forward
- CEFR A2–B1English EightThis upper-intermediate course introduces advanced grammar structures including present perfect with duration, participial adjectives, and conditional sentences.arrow_forward
- CEFR B1–B2English NineAn advanced course focusing on complex social and professional communication.arrow_forward
- CEFR B1–B2English TenThis advanced course develops sophisticated language skills for academic and professional contexts.arrow_forward
- CEFR B2–C1English ElevenA high-advanced course focusing on sophisticated academic and professional communication.arrow_forward
- CEFR B2–C1English TwelveThis high-advanced course prepares students for university-level academic work and professional environments.arrow_forward
English for Adults
All courses in the track
Open a course to see its units, lesson counts, learning outcomes and the skills it covers.
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.
Included
What the track includes for your teachers
Every course in the track is taught on the same platform, with lessons, practice, assessment and class records together.
Six units per course
Shorter courses make progress visible to students and fit shorter terms and intensive programs.
Presented on the classroom screen
Teachers present readings, conversations, audio and images to the class from the lesson page.
Automatically marked practice
Exercises after each lesson are marked when students submit, and scores are recorded in the gradebook.
Levels mapped to CEFR
From Pre-A1 to C1, with an equivalency table for the CEFR, the Canadian Language Benchmarks, IELTS and TOEFL.
A placement test at intake
New students take a placement test, and the result sets the course they start in.
Web and mobile
Students study in any browser or on the Smrt Study app.
Curriculum
Other tracks in the curriculum
Each track has its own age group or goal, level range and course sequence.
- YouthEnglish for Youtharrow_forwardA complete English program, beginner to advanced, for learners reading at about the age 9 to 14 level.
- KidsEnglish for Kidsarrow_forwardA complete English program, beginner to advanced, for young learners reading at about the age 6 to 10 level.
- ChildrenEnglish for Childrenarrow_forwardEnglish for children aged 6 to 9 who are new to the language: phonics, early reading and early writing.
- AcademicsAcademicsarrow_forwardAcademic English designed by the Canadian College of English Language, for students heading into college and university study.
- ESPEnglish for Specific Purposesarrow_forwardEnglish for a particular job, industry or field of study, from aviation and automotive to health sciences.
- Exam PrepEnglish for Exam Preparationarrow_forwardCourses that teach the format and strategy of each test, with practice under test conditions.
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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- checkReady to teach inside Smrt, beside our 60+ courses
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Our students start at every level. Can one track cover them all?
Yes. English for Adults runs from beginner to advanced, level by level, and a placement test puts each new student in the course that matches their level.
Who is English for Adults for?
Adults and teens aged 14 and up, in language schools, colleges, universities and company training programs.
How do English One to Twelve relate to the Smrt English levels?
Each level is split into two courses of six units. English One and Two cover level 100, English Three and Four level 110, and so on up to English Eleven and Twelve at level 130.
Where should a new student start?
Start with a placement test, which puts each student in the course that matches their level.
Can we add electives or exam preparation?
Yes. Electives and exam preparation courses run alongside the adult courses on the same platform.
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