The expression “the whole kit and caboodle” is an idiom in English that means everything, absolutely everything, leaving nothing out. It is similar to saying “the whole lot” or “the entire set,” and it is used when someone includes all things, people, or possible elements in something.

“Shake Things Up” is our A2.1 course, the first sublevel of A2 according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). The expression refers to making big changes in order to improve a situation, bring new energy, or break from routine. It implies introducing new ideas, methods, or approaches to make things more exciting or effective.

It is designed for children and preteens who already have a solid A1 level and want to move toward pre-intermediate English, gaining fluency and confidence to communicate in a wider variety of situations.

Who is it for?

• Children and preteens aged 8 to 12 who have completed A1.2 or have a strong basic knowledge of English.
• Families who want their children to improve their independence when using English in real contexts.
• Students preparing to advance toward full A2 or begin working toward official exams.

Course objectives:

• Consolidate and expand the vocabulary and structures learned at A1.
• Learn to:
  • Talk about past experiences in more detail (introduction to irregular verbs).
  • Express opinions, intentions, and future plans.
  • Describe places, people, and routines with greater accuracy.
  • Participate in longer conversations in everyday contexts.
• Build confidence to interact in English more independently.

What the course covers:

• Grammar:
  • Review of basic tenses + use of Past Simple (regular verbs and introduction to irregulars).
  • Present Continuous for actions in progress and comparative/superlative adjectives.
  • Can / Could for abilities and requests, and simple connectors (because, so, but).
• Vocabulary:
  • Travel, leisure, technology, shopping, school, food, and more detailed descriptions.
• Activities:
  • Role-playing and simulations of real-life situations (in shops, on trips, in social conversations).
  • Adapted readings and audios with age-appropriate content.
  • Group projects to practice English creatively (presentations, posters, short videos).
• Skills:
  • Listening & Speaking: understand simple conversations and actively participate.
  • Reading & Writing: read longer texts (emails, short stories) and write more cohesive paragraphs.

Discounts:

• Friends and family: 10% per “new” student + 5% cumulative for each additional student, applicable for one term.
• Unemployed people: 25% discount on any fee for 1 student throughout the entire course (DARDE document)