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GEPT pathway

GEPT Elementary

Basic English for everyday situations.

Who this level is for, the four skills you practice, and what a day of practice looks like. The first step on the GEPT path.

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Who it is for

Learners starting to use English in familiar situations — at school, at home and in the community.

What you will build

Build English you can use at school, at home and in your community through manageable daily practice.

The harbor skyline
The four skills at this level
01

Listening

Understand simple English in daily conversations.

02

Reading

Read short, useful texts like signs, messages and simple stories.

03

Speaking

Practice common phrases with confidence in real situations.

04

Writing

Write short sentences and simple messages for everyday needs.

A shopfront hung with lanterns
How practice works here

Build skills today
that you can use tomorrow.

One manageable task each day. Follow the guidance, see how your skills develop, and be ready for everyday situations at school, home and in your community.

Ready to look inside?

See one Sample Round for this level, or compare how the plans differ.

Next

Next level — GEPT Intermediate

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