P1 English
Ancourage Academy · Primary · P1
Content reviewed: Jan 2026
P1 English tuition at Ancourage Academy in Singapore (Bishan & Woodlands) offers focused classes capped at 6 students, aligned with MOE's STELLAR curriculum. Weekly 1.5-hour lessons use our ESB methodology to build reading fluency, writing skills, and comprehension. "Strong readers become strong writers—comprehension and composition develop together," shares our curriculum director. Our structured approach helps children master grammar, vocabulary, and sentence construction.
What Makes Us Different
Our proven teaching methodology combines evidence-based approaches for maximum learning effectiveness
Ebbinghaus Memory Theory
Scheduled review sessions at increasing intervals — today, tomorrow, next week, next month — so concepts are revisited just before they fade, building durable long-term memory through strategic timing rather than cramming.
Socratic Questioning
Purposeful questioning that guides children to discover answers themselves — 'How did you figure that out?' and 'What would happen if we tried it another way?' — developing thinking skills rather than just memorising answers.
Bruner's Scaffolding
Step-by-step support that is gradually removed as confidence grows — tutors first demonstrate, then guide with prompts, then step back as children work independently — ensuring mastery at each stage before moving forward.
Key Learning Outcomes
Master Key Concepts
Deep understanding of core topics aligned with MOE syllabus
Critical Thinking
Develop analytical and problem-solving skills
Exam Confidence
Strategic exam techniques and time management
Consistent Results
Improved grades and academic performance
Course Structure
Duration
1.5 hours per lesson
Full coverage with interactive learning time
Class Size
3-6 students per class
Close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice
Materials
All materials provided
No material fees — all worksheets and resources included
Curriculum Overview
- ✓Reading fluency: Developing accuracy, expression, and comprehension using the Shared Book Approach aligned with STELLAR.
- ✓Vocabulary expansion: Thematic word lists, sight words, contextual learning, and spelling mastery.
- ✓Grammar foundations: Introduction to nouns, verbs, adjectives, punctuation, and sentence structure.
- ✓Writing development: From simple sentences to short paragraphs with correct grammar and punctuation.
- ✓Comprehension skills: Guided practice in answering questions, sequencing events, and identifying main ideas.
- ✓Speaking and presentation: Role-play, recitation, and oral exercises to strengthen communication and confidence.
What P1 students commonly work on
- 1
Phonics exceptions — words that do not follow the rules they learnt in kindergarten
- 2
Spelling high-frequency words correctly and consistently
- 3
Writing complete sentences with capital letters and full stops
- 4
Understanding what comprehension questions are asking
- 5
Building confidence to speak up and participate in class
Learning Progression
Builds On
K2 English with basic reading, sight words, and simple sentence writing
Prepares For
P2 English with paragraph writing, more complex comprehension, and grammar rules
Key Transition
Formal conventions enter English learning — children encounter explicit grammar rules and recognise that effective writing follows patterns they can learn and apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
P1 English introduces formal grammar rules, structured writing, and comprehension skills. While kindergarten focuses on phonics and basic reading, P1 requires children to write complete sentences, understand grammar conventions, and answer comprehension questions — preparing them for primary school assessments.
Many P1 children experience this gap. Our programme bridges reading and writing by teaching sentence construction, proper punctuation, and spelling patterns. We use guided writing exercises that build confidence step by step, from simple sentences to short paragraphs.
Key P1 English skills include reading fluency with expression, spelling high-frequency words correctly, writing complete sentences with proper punctuation, and understanding basic comprehension questions. These foundations support success in P2 and beyond.
Our small-group classes are intentionally kept between 3 and 6 students so every learner receives close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice.
Each lesson is 1.5 hours, providing ample time for thorough coverage of topics and interactive learning.
Yes. All lesson materials and worksheets are provided and included in the fees. Students should bring regular stationery and, where applicable, school textbooks/workbooks for reference.
Yes. Our materials and pacing align with the MOE syllabus. External syllabuses (e.g. IGCSE, IB) are available upon request.
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