My Oxford English
Online Course
My Oxford English is an innovative, media-rich online
English course encompassing a wide range of highquality interactive content. Entertaining, flexible, and
engaging, My Oxford English transforms learners’ ability
to communicate in English effectively.
The course consists of 12 levels with a clear correspondence
to the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages, ranging from A1 (Beginner) to C1 (Advanced).
Each level of My Oxford English has a standard duration of
6 months, equivalent to approximately 50 hours of study. The
course duration can be longer or shorter than this according to
your needs.
Learners can study entirely in English or with the support of
instructions and explanations in Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese,
Italian, French, German, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, or
Korean.
With the My Oxford English iOS and
Android app, learners are able to study
English wherever they are and whenever
they want – even without an Internet
connection.
Placement Test
The training program begins with an online Placement Test that measures the learners’ current level of English and automatically
places them in the most appropriate level of My Oxford English.
It consists of 60 multiple-choice questions that assess the learners’ listening and reading ability, as well as their knowledge of
vocabulary and grammar.
Structure
Each level of My Oxford English contains 12 units and 4 Tutorials – progress tests corrected by a tutor. Levels 1–10 (A1–B2) focus
on building confidence in general English, whereas levels 11 and 12 (C1) focus on business English and skills.
6 Business English units
8 main units containing Video, Grammar, Vocabulary,
and Conversation sections, as well as a Self Check
Levels
1 - 10
4 units focusing on developing the key skills of
reading, listening, and writing
(A1-B2)
3 Skills Practice units focusing on developing the key skills of
Levels
11 - 12
(C1)
4 Tutorials – progress tests including speaking and
writing tasks, corrected by a tutor
reading, writing, listening, and speaking
3 World English units showcasing different English-speaking
countries, their culture, and their variety of the language
3 Tutorials and Final Test – progress tests including speaking
and writing tasks, corrected by a tutor
8 main units
4 Read, Listen,
Write units
4 Tutorials
6 Business English units
3 Skills Practice
units
3 World
3 Tutorials and
English units
Final Test
Tutorials
My Progress
In their level of My Oxford English, learners complete 4 Tutorials
– online progress tests that are corrected by a tutor within 2
working days of submission.
In the My Progress section, learners can keep track of their
progress throughout the course in real-time. They can see
the scores achieved in each unit and Tutorial, as well as the
time spent studying.
The Tutorials assess the learners’ progress in all key areas
– speaking, listening, writing, reading, grammar, and
vocabulary. Learners receive a score and feedback on each
individual section, as well as general comments on how they have
done. In addition the tutors leave a voice recording in which they
talk to the learners about their progress and give them tips and
encouragement on how they can improve further.
Study Tools
In addition to the contents of their level of My Oxford English, learners have access to indispensable study tools and resources.
OXFORD LEARNER’S DICTIONARY
GRAMMAR BANK
Adapted to the learners’ language and level (bilingual
dictionaries in the lower levels)
Quick-reference grammar guide of all the topics
covered in the course
Definitions with examples and common collocations
Clear and concise summaries of the explanations in the
learners’ language
Contains more than 130,000 entries
Audio of the British and American pronunciation of
all entries
The Virtual Teacher
The virtual teacher, Annabel, is at the learners’ side throughout
the course. She introduces the topic of each unit, guides them
through the activities, and gives explanations on the language
presented. Her useful pronunciation tips help learners to improve
their oral fluency. They can also read the subtitles of what Annabel
says in the box below, allowing them to gain further reading and
listening practice.
Services
My Oxford English has an extensive team of
professionals who strive to ensure that each
and every training program is a success both for
learners and the organization.
Our team of tutors motivate and guide learners to reach their goals,
answering any questions they may have about the language, use of
the course, or their progress and objectives. Learners can contact their
personal tutor by phone or email.
In the event of learners having any technical issues when accessing or using
the course, they can contact our user support service by phone or email
for a rapid solution within 24 hours.
The My Oxford English Project Management team provides professional
bespoke services from kick-off to successful course completion,
coordinating all aspects of the training program. The project manager
sends monthly learner progress reports as well as a detailed final report
at the end of the course.
Contents of Levels 1-10 (A1-B2)
The contents and learning objectives of My Oxford English levels 1–10 cover levels A1–B2 of the Common European Framework
of Reference for Languages, allowing learners to communicate more effectively in English from the moment they start.
They provide a solid base of grammar and vocabulary while developing the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading,
and writing.
Video
Grammar
Each unit centres on a high-quality
video that serves as the learning
vehicle, presenting the topic,
grammar, and key expressions in an
entertaining and memorable manner.
Annabel, the virtual teacher, presents
the grammar using examples from
the video. Learners then practise
using the new structures in a range of
written and oral activities.
Vocabulary
A set of words and phrases related to
the topic of the unit are presented by
the virtual teacher. Learners listen
to and repeat each word or phrase,
recording their voice and comparing
their pronunciation with that of a
native speaker.
Conversation
Self Check
After studying some useful conversation
phrases, learners put everything they have
learnt in the unit into practice in a simulated
conversation with one of the characters
from the video. They may record and repeat
the conversation as many times as they like.
Learners complete the unit by doing the
Self Check – an end-of-unit test that checks
whether they have assimilated the vocabulary,
grammar, and conversation phrases they have
studied. Learners must pass the Self Check for
the unit to be considered complete.
Reading
Listening
Writing
Learners develop their reading and listening comprehension through reading an interesting article and listening to an
engaging audio recording based on a common theme. Finally, they study key structures and techniques for writing in English
accurately and effectively.
Contents of Levels 11-12 (C1)
My Oxford English levels 11 and 12 focus on building the business and communication skills learners need for immediate use
in their work. Practical, functional language is presented and practised in realistic contexts that are relevant to the professionals
of today, whatever their role or sector.
The media-rich units of these levels centre on common work-related topics presented through an array of videos, articles, and
audio recordings.
Business English
Video
Communication
Speaking
The Business English units feature interesting documentary videos and interviews with real-life professionals and experts
that give learners an insight into key business issues. The structure of these units is the same as those of the lower levels, with
the addition of Communication and Speaking sections.
Skills Practice
Video
Conversation
Reading
Writing
In the Skills Practice units, learners practise and develop the four key language skills of listening, reading, speaking, and
writing. The units feature video interviews with real people filmed on the streets of Oxford, authentic articles from the press,
and practical writing tasks.
World English
Video
Reading
Colloquial English
The World English units showcase the culture and variety of English of different countries, such as Britain, the United States,
Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. They feature documentary videos on the countries, authentic articles from the press,
and words and expressions used in the local variety of English.
Campus
The My Oxford English Campus contains an extensive collection of dynamic multimedia content that engages learners’ interest
and motivates them to study. Ideal as a complement to the online course or as a stand-alone learning tool.
Grammar
A range of activities structured
according to the levels and units of the
online course, through which learners
practise the grammar needed to
speak and write accurately and with
confidence.
Games
Learners improve their English while
enjoying interactive language games
featuring characters and scenarios
from the videos of the online course.
Travel Information
Learners discover world cities – such
as London, New York, and Rome –
through these practical mini-travel
guides with downloadable audios to
listen to on the move.
Vocabulary
Songs
Additional activities that revise and
extend the vocabulary covered in
the the levels and units of My Oxford
English.
An entertaining way to improve
listening skills and learn colloquial
language. Learners listen to hits from
British, Irish, and American artists and
complete interactive activities based
on the lyrics.
Quizzes
Articles
Interesting quizzes on a range of
subjects that put learners’ knowledge
to the test. Topics include history,
geography, science, nature, and many
more.
Engaging press-style articles on
topical issues. The accompanying
downloadable audio allows learners
to listen while they read, developing
both their listening and reading skills.
eBooks
An online library of more than 50 graded Oxford readers adapted to the levels of
My Oxford English, including a glossary of the challenging vocabulary and reading
comprehension activities. The built-in audio voiced by professional actors brings
the story to life and helps with fluency and pronunciation.