British English Curriculum • Ages 11–12

Level 5
Explorers

A structured English learning journey for older learners who are ready to develop stronger fluency, understand more sophisticated texts, expand academic and social vocabulary, and communicate ideas with greater depth, accuracy and confidence.

Ages 11–12 Typical age range
81 Curriculum lessons
2× Weekly Private lessons
≈ 9 Months Typical curriculum journey
New Grasp Level 5 Explorers English curriculum
The Right Starting Point Matters

Is Level 5 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

Stronger fluency, deeper understanding and confident expression

Level 5 develops reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking and spelling together, helping learners understand more sophisticated English and communicate with increasing independence and precision.

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Reading

Read more developed stories and informational texts, use context clues, make inferences and discuss ideas beyond the information stated directly.

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Speaking

Discuss ideas in greater depth, explain opinions, give reasons and communicate more fluently during structured conversation and presentations.

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Listening

Follow more detailed spoken English, identify important information and respond thoughtfully during discussion and teacher-led interaction.

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Vocabulary

Expand vocabulary for academic topics, social discussion, presentations and increasingly sophisticated real-world contexts.

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Grammar

Develop stronger control of advanced sentence patterns and grammar forms, including more complex structures used in meaningful communication.

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Spelling

Strengthen spelling accuracy and word recognition as vocabulary becomes broader and increasingly sophisticated.

How Learning Works

Live teaching, practice & continuous progress

Level 5 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. Reading, vocabulary, grammar and communication skills are developed through increasingly sophisticated topics, helping learners build fluency, accuracy and greater independence over time.

81 curriculum lessons describes the complete Level 5 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 5 explores wildlife, science, history, money, literature, architecture and the world around us, giving learners richer contexts for reading, discussion and language development.

🦤 Dreaming of Dodos
🐅 Save Our Tigers
🦷 Teeth: Not Just for Eating
🌍 Planet SinRota
🐬 Magdi and the Dolphin
🕰 Journey Back in Time
⛰ What's So Good about Mountains?
💰 The History of Money
🏰 The Mystery of Peril Castle
Explore all 18 Level 5 units ↓
1. Dreaming of Dodos
2. Save Our Tigers
3. "The Cavity" and "Have You Any Idea?"
4. Teeth: Not Just for Eating
5. A Revolution in History
6. Planet SinRota
7. Magdi and the Dolphin
8. Chatterboxes
9. Journey Back in Time
10. Choco Choco Boom Boom!
11. What's So Good about Mountains?
12. The Lost Explorer
13. The Sound of Money and the Smell of Soup
14. The History of Money
15. One Man's Self-Expression
16. The Tempest
17. The World's Most Extraordinary Buildings
18. The Mystery of Peril Castle
For Parents

Know what your child is learning

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

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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 5 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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