Cambridge EMPOWER 2nd Edition 
ELEMENTARY A2 ENGLISH COURSE

Do you know basic English but want to express yourself more clearly?

Cambridge does not deliver or assess this course. Course completion outcomes are issued by Virtual English. 

A2 Elementary English Course (Online) 

  

The A2 Elementary English Course is designed for adult learners who already have basic English skills and want to communicate with greater confidence in everyday situations.
At this level, learners begin using English more independently for daily life, work, and further study. 

Course Summary



A1 & A2 8-week Courses

2026 Term 1 Online
📅 KEY DATES
APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Friday, 2 January 2026

CENSUS DATE

Friday, 9 January 2026

Last date to drop a course without financial penalty

ORIENTATION COMMENSES

Monday, 12 January 2026

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COURSE START DATE

Monday, 2 February 2026

COURSE END DATE

Thursday, 26 March 2026

📌 TIMETABLE OPTIONS

9:00 am - 1:00 pm UTC+10

(Brisbane, Australia) Mon, Tue & Thu

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm UTC+10

(Brisbane, Australia) Mon, Tue & Thu

💲 EASY PAYMENT PLANS
One-Time Payment

$997 USD

Monthly Payment Plan

$87.25 USD

12 payments

Flexible Repayment Options

Stripe supports various BNPL providers such as the following. These services have multiple repayment structures, including interest-free instalments.

Affirm Afterpay/Clearpay Klarna Zip

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What is the A2 Elementary course?

The A2 Elementary course is designed for learners who are familiar with the basics of the English language but need more practice to speak, read, write, and understand English in daily life. This course is delivered by Virtual English using Cambridge EMPOWER curriculum and the Cambridge One digital learning platform. It supports learners working towards CEFR level A1–C1. 

At this level, you will improve your ability to communicate about familiar topics like travel, food, work, and family. You'll also learn new grammar and vocabulary to help you express yourself more clearly and accurately.

By the end of the course, you'll be able to handle everyday conversations with greater ease and confidence.

Why Choose the A2 Elementary English Course? 

This course is designed for learners who have mastered the basics but are ready to level up. By joining, you will:

  • Build vocabulary for daily life. 

  • Learn grammar rules that make communication clear and effective. 

  • Practice conversations that reflect real-world situations. 

  • Monthly payment options available to make learning more accessible. 

  • LinguaSkill test not required for A1 & A2 courses.

Virtual English delivers its own online English courses using Cambridge EMPOWER coursebooks and the Cambridge One digital learning platform. Cambridge does not deliver or assess these courses.

What Will You Learn?

In the A2 Elementary Course, you will improve your skills in speaking, reading, writing, and
listening. You’ll cover useful topics and situations you can use in real life. 

Speaking Practice 

  • Introduce yourself and others. 

  • Describe your hobbies, routines, and plans. 

  • Ask and answer questions about daily life. 

  • Have simple conversations at work, school, or while traveling. 

Reading Skills

  • Read short stories, emails, and articles. 

  • Understand simple instructions and directions. 

  • Get the main idea of short texts. 

Writing Basics

  • Write short emails and messages. 

  • Create simple sentences to describe your experiences. 

  • Use basic grammar like past and present tenses. 

Listening Activities

  • Understand short conversations. 

  • Follow simple questions and answers. 

  • Listen to audio about daily activities and routines. 

Course Features That Make Learning Easy

We know learning a language can be challenging. That’s why our course focuses on features
that make your learning experience smooth and effective: 

👨‍🏫 Interactive Lessons 

Each lesson uses real-life situations to help you practice English. Role-plays, dialogues, and activities make learning fun. 

📅 Flexible Learning

Study at your own pace. You can access the lessons anytime and anywhere, whether you’re at home or on the go. 

📝 Clear and Simple Instructions

Lessons are broken into easy steps. You always know what to do and how to practice. 

💬 Practice Speaking with Confidence

Get speaking practice through conversations and exercises. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll become. 

✅ Practical Vocabulary and Phrases

Learn words and phrases you can use every day. Whether you’re shopping, traveling, or chatting with friends, you'll know what to say. 

Why Choose This Course?

Our A2 Elementary Course helps you take the next step in your English learning journey. You will go from understanding basic phrases to having simple conversations and writing clear messages.

This course is perfect if you:

  • Want to feel more comfortable speaking English. 

  • Need English for work, travel, or school. 

  • Are preparing for the next level, B1 (Intermediate). 

  • Enjoy learning through structured, step-by-step lessons. 

Join the Waitlist!

Ready to improve your English and feel more confident?

Our A2 Elementary Course is your next step. Join today and get closer to reaching your English goals. 

Note: 8-week course

FREE English Irregular Verbs pdf

This is one of the best Elementary resources for improving your English grammar

FREE English Irregular Verbs pdf

This is one of the best Elementary resources for improving your English grammar

What Our Students Say

"I loved the flexibility. I could study at night after my job. Now, I can talk to my colleagues in English!"

– Ahmed, Business Professional

"This course helped me speak better English at work. The lessons are clear and easy to follow."

– Maria, Student

Who this course is for?

This course is suitable for adult learners who can already use basic English but want to improve confidence, accuracy, and understanding. 

You may be suited to A2 if you can: 

  • Use simple sentences in familiar situations 

  • Understand basic spoken English on everyday topics 

  • Want to improve everyday English for work, study, or daily life 

  • Communicate at work or in daily life, but with limited confidence  

If you are unsure whether A1 is the right starting point, our English Level Guide explains each level clearly.

Skills learners will work on 

At A2 level, learners focus on building practical English skills for real-world use. 
Learners work on: 

  • Speaking more confidently in short conversations 

  • Understanding clear, simple spoken English 

  • Reading short everyday texts such as emails and messages 

  • Writing basic sentences and short texts 

  • Expanding everyday vocabulary 

  • Improving grammar accuracy in common situations 

The focus is on clarity, consistency, and confidence across all four skills. 

Study Expectations

This is a structured online course designed for adult learners balancing study with other commitments. 

Typical study expectations are: 

Around 6–8 hours per week

Guided online lessons 

Independent practice between sessions 

Ongoing development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing 

Regular weekly study supports steady progress at this level. 

Online Delivery Format

This course is delivered 100% online, allowing learners to study from anywhere. 

Delivery includes: 

  • Live online classes with a qualified English teacher 

  • Structured weekly lessons with clear learning goals 

  • Guided practice and feedback 

  • Access to learning materials between classes 

If you would like more detail about lesson structure and study flow, you can read more about how our online English courses are structured and delivered. 

Learning Platform (Cambridge One)

Learners access their course materials through Cambridge One, an interactive online learning platform used by education providers worldwide.

Cambridge One allows learners to: 

  • Access digital course materials

  • Practise reading, writing, listening, and vocabulary 

  • Track progress over time 

  • Study independently between live lessons

No advanced technical skills are required. Cambridge One supports structured practice between live classes. 

Continuing your learning journey 

After completing A2, many learners continue to B1 Pre-Intermediate English. 

At B1 level, learners begin to communicate more independently, understand longer conversations, and use English with greater confidence for work, study, and daily life.

NEXT STEPS

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