British English Curriculum • Ages 7–8

Level 1
Bright Stars

A structured English learning journey that helps children build stronger vocabulary, reading, grammar, listening, speaking and spelling skills through live private lessons and guided practice.

Ages 7–8 Typical age range
85 Curriculum lessons
2× Weekly Private lessons
≈ 10 Months Typical curriculum journey
New Grasp Level 1 Bright Stars English curriculum
The Right Starting Point Matters

Is Level 1 the right level for your child?

Children do not need to start a level simply because of their age or school grade. New Grasp uses a live assessment to identify the most suitable starting point within our curriculum.

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Book the Free Assessment

Your child meets one of our teachers in a friendly 20–25 minute live one-to-one session.

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We Recommend the Starting Level

We review your child's current skills and identify the best place to begin inside the New Grasp curriculum.

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Choose the Learning Program

Once the level is confirmed, you choose the program and subscription duration that fit your child.

What Your Child Will Build

English skills that work together

Level 1 develops language through connected reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking and spelling practice rather than isolated memorisation.

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Reading

Read short age-appropriate texts and stories, understand key information and respond to what has been read.

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Speaking

Move from short answers toward clearer complete sentences through guided conversation and teacher interaction.

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Listening

Listen for meaning, follow instructions and respond more confidently during live English interaction.

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Vocabulary

Build practical vocabulary through stories, themes, visuals and repeated use in meaningful contexts.

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Grammar

Learn essential sentence patterns and use grammar practically during speaking and comprehension activities.

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Spelling

Strengthen word recognition and spelling through structured practice connected to the language being studied.

How Learning Works

Live teaching, practice & continuous progress

Level 1 is taught through live private lessons supported by New Grasp's online learning experience.

  • Two live private English lessons each week
  • 25 or 55-minute private sessions depending on the selected program
  • Interactive teacher-led reading, speaking and language practice
  • Online activities and practice between lessons
  • Speaking workshops included in selected programs
  • Progress visible through the Parent Dashboard

A structured curriculum, not random lessons

Each lesson connects to a wider learning sequence. Vocabulary, stories, language patterns and practice are revisited so children can gradually use English with greater accuracy and confidence.

85 curriculum lessons describes the complete Level 1 curriculum content. The length of each live private lesson depends on the learning program selected by the family.
Stories & Topics

Themes your child will explore

Level 1 uses varied stories and real-world topics to give children meaningful contexts for reading, vocabulary and conversation.

👨‍👩‍👧 Families and Friends
🐾 Elliot's New Friend
🌳 Who's in the Tree?
🎨 Let's Make Colors!
🏡 Animal Homes
🌦 The Four Seasons
🔢 Working with Numbers
🥣 Stone Soup
🏙 City Mouse and Country Mouse
Explore all 18 Level 1 units ↓
1. Families and Friends
2. Elliot's New Friend
3. Who's in the Tree? Roses Are Red | I Like Colors
4. Let's Make Colors!
5. Animal Homes
6. My Friend, Anak
7. The Four Seasons
8. The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree
9. Working with Numbers
10. Stone Soup
11. The Farmer and the Hat
12. Wants and Needs
13. Where's Your Home?
14. City Mouse and Country Mouse
15. Percussion Instruments
16. Let's Make Music!
17. Living and Nonliving Things
18. The Gingerbread Man
For Parents

Know what your child is learning

New Grasp gives families a clearer view of the learning journey beyond the live lesson itself.

New Grasp Parent Learning Dashboard
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Parent Dashboard

Access your child's learning information and important academy updates in one place.

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Teacher Feedback

Follow what was covered during lessons and the areas your child should continue practising.

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Clear Progression

Your child follows a structured level rather than disconnected lessons, with clear progression through the curriculum.

Start With the Right Level

Find out if Level 1 is the right starting point for your child

Book a free 20–25 minute live assessment with one of our teachers. We'll recommend the most suitable starting level within the New Grasp curriculum before you enrol.

Book a Free Live Assessment

Free assessment • No payment required • No obligation to enrol

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