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.

“Get Your Foot In The Door” is our B1.1 course, the first sublevel of B1 according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). The expression refers to taking the first step toward a bigger opportunity, often by getting an initial chance or entry-level position that could lead to something better.

It is designed for children and preteens who have already completed A2 and want to make the leap to the intermediate level, gaining fluency and confidence to handle more complex situations both academically and in daily life.

Who is it for?

• Children and preteens aged 8 to 12 who have completed the A2 level.
• Families who want their children to use English more confidently at school and in real-life situations.
• Students preparing to move toward full B1 or start working toward official exams (Cambridge B1 Preliminary).

Course objectives:

• Consolidate and expand knowledge from the A2 level.
• Learn to:
  • Talk about past experiences, future plans, and express opinions with greater clarity.
  • Participate in longer and more fluent conversations in various contexts.
  • Read and understand more complex texts (articles, stories, emails).
  • Write more structured texts (emails, descriptions, opinions).
• Boost confidence to communicate naturally in English.

What the course covers:

• Grammar:
  • Expansion of the Present Perfect (with for, since, ever, never).
  • Introduction to Past Perfect in basic contexts.
  • First conditional and structures to talk about hypotheses.
  • Connectors to link ideas (although, even though, therefore).
• Vocabulary:
  • Relevant topics: technology, travel, social media, environment, culture, and current affairs.
• Activities:
  • Debates, presentations, and role-plays to develop oral expression.
  • Authentic readings and audios adapted to their level.
  • Practical projects (writing tasks, group work, presentations).
• Skills:
  • Listening & Speaking: understand and participate in conversations with greater vocabulary and accuracy.
  • Reading & Writing: read longer texts and write cohesive, well-structured 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)