Your first words.
Your first English story.
Learn English for absolute beginners
You don’t need to know a single word of English. Meet a few words with pictures and audio, practice them with guidance, then see them come together in a story.
Module 1 needs no account. Create a free account to save progress and unlock module 2.
Build a small English vocabulary you can use
English spelling does not always tell you how a word sounds. Pair each written word with its recording and illustration. Begin with a few familiar people, objects and actions, then recognize those words again in short sentences.
Begin with recognition
Meet a manageable set of words with visual and listening support. You can repeat before moving on.
Practice in small steps
Follow the module’s guided activities, check your understanding and revisit unfamiliar words.
Grow into stories
Milestone stories bring earlier vocabulary together, so your practice has a clear destination.
Your English beginner course
Start at the beginning and build on familiar words. Explore any module below to see its goal and vocabulary before opening the course.
- 1TRY WITHOUT SIGNUP
A Smile in the House
Recognise and understand eight basic words for people, place, position, seeing, and smiling.
a / an · man · woman - 2FREE WITH YOUR ACCOUNT
A Key in the House
Recognise people and a thing, say who has a key, and connect or deny simple ideas.
key · he · she - 3CONTINUE IN THE APP
A Friend and a Key
Understand and use I, you, friend, yes, no, to say, and to ask in a short everyday exchange.
I · you · friend - MILESTONE STORY
The Key in the House
See who has the key in the house.
- 4CONTINUE IN THE APP
The Book on the Table
Understand and use words for a book, a table, nearby objects, position, looking, and putting something down.
table · book · the - 5CONTINUE IN THE APP
At the Door
Understand and use simple words for moving to a place and opening a door.
to open · door · to go - 6CONTINUE IN THE APP
Walking Home Together
Understand and use words for groups, walking together, and movement from a place.
people · to walk · with - MILESTONE STORY
The Key in the Book
Read a short story about looking for a key and finding it.
- 7CONTINUE IN THE APP
A Family Photo
Understand simple family words and show who a familiar object belongs to.
mother · grandmother · photo - 8CONTINUE IN THE APP
Tickets for the Journey
Understand and use simple words for buses, trains, tickets, places, purposes, relationships, and waiting.
bus · train · ticket - 9CONTINUE IN THE APP
Waiting for the Bus
Understand and use words for the face and hand, feeling something, stopping, emphasis, and contrast.
face · eye · hand - MILESTONE STORY
The Key in His Hand
Read a story about people looking for a key.
- 10CONTINUE IN THE APP
A Book on the Floor
Read and understand common words for parts of a room and sitting down.
room · kitchen · chair - 11CONTINUE IN THE APP
The Ring in the Pocket
Recognise and use words for a box, ring, pocket and coat, and understand finding and taking them.
box · ring · coat - 12CONTINUE IN THE APP
A Note on the Table
Understand and use six everyday words for written messages and thoughts.
note · letter · word - MILESTONE STORY
The Key in the Box
Read a story about finding a key with a note, a coat, and a box.
- 13CONTINUE IN THE APP
Food on the Table
Recognize and use five everyday words for food, water, and making something.
apple · bread · water - 14CONTINUE IN THE APP
The Clock in the Street
Understand and use words for nearby places, time, and movement in a short everyday situation.
road · street · clock - 15CONTINUE IN THE APP
A Flower from the Garden
Understand and use words for wanting, giving, and explaining a reason in an everyday situation.
flower · garden · to want - MILESTONE STORY
The Key in the Coat
Read and understand a story about finding a key.
Your progress comes with you.
Try module 1 here without signing up. Create a free account to save your progress and complete module 2 on the web. Then continue in the Inklingo app.
Already have an account? Sign in to that same account in the app. Use the same sign-in method as on the website. You don’t need a new account or to start again.
The free app includes the first 3 modules and the first milestone story. Premium learners can continue through the full course.
Open Foundations
Before you start
What does A0 mean?
Inklingo uses A0 for the starting point before A1: absolute beginners who are building their first vocabulary. You don’t need a placement test or previous lessons to start Foundations.
Do I need an account for the first module?
No. You can try module 1 as a guest. Create an account when you are ready to continue so your completion is saved and available across the web and app.
Can I use the course on a computer?
Yes. The first two modules are available to free learners on the web; module 2 requires an account. Continue free starter access in the app, or use your existing Premium access for the full web course.
What should I practice after Foundations?
Try beginner English stories. Keep using audio and word meanings while you build reading confidence.