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CEFR A1–C2 courseTaught in English
Malay · CEFR A1–C2 · English
Learn Malay on Mynawoo with CEFR A1–C2 lessons taught in English. See units, topics, and free preview samples across 85 lessons.
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Why this course actually works
A complete CEFR grammar syllabus from A1 to C2 — taught in English, not a vocabulary game.
Grammar-first, end to end
A full A1–C2 syllabus where every structure is taught in order, on a board, with a teacher's voice — not scattered tips between mini-games.
Explained in English
You meet each rule in the language you already think in, then practise it in Malay. Nothing is left to guesswork.
Five skills in one lesson
Grammar, reading, listening, writing and speaking are built into the same course, so what you learn on Monday you use all week.
Built so you don't forget
Smart flashcards and the Leitner system schedule reviews around your mistakes, turning short-term wins into long-term memory.
What you getTypical appsMynawoo
Complete CEFR grammar syllabus, A1 to C2
Every rule explained in your mother tongue
Corrections and feedback on what you write and say
Spaced repetition tuned to your own mistakes
How you will learn
Every lesson blends five skills, explained in your own language so nothing stays abstract.
Reading with support
Short texts with audio, tap-to-translate vocabulary and comprehension checks after every passage.
Listening practice
Native-speed audio with transcripts, replay controls and quizzes that show exactly what you missed.
Writing with feedback
Prompts matched to your level, corrected sentence by sentence with an explanation for every change.
Speaking drills
Record yourself, compare with the model answer and build confidence before you speak to a real person.
Where this course takes you
Each CEFR level unlocks something you can actually do in real life.
- A1
A1 — First real sentences
24 lessonsBasic phrases and simple daily conversations: greetings, introductions, numbers, times and places.
- A2
A2 — Everyday situations
15 lessonsUnderstanding common phrases and easy interactions: shopping, directions, plans, past and future.
- B1
B1 — Holding your own
10 lessonsWriting and speaking in more complex situations, explaining opinions and handling the unexpected.
- B2
B2 — Work and study ready
10 lessonsEnough fluency for work and study: meetings, interviews, reports and detailed discussion.
- C1
C1 — Precision and nuance
16 lessonsAcademic and professional register, argument structure, hedging, and control of tone.
- C2
C2 — Near-native command
10 lessonsImplication, irony, style and high-stakes communication where every word choice counts.
With steady daily practice, most learners reach a confident B2 in around nine months — and the whole path to C2 is already written and waiting.
What you will study
Lesson topics pulled automatically from this course outline.
Siapa Saya, Siapa Awak?Kami atau Kita? Mereka Siapa?Ayat Mudah: Saya Suka KopiIni Apa? Itu Apa?Rumah Ini atau Rumah Itu?Kopi Panas, Rumah BesarSaya Makan, Dia TidurIni Bukan Nasi LemakSaya Tidak FahamApa, Siapa, dan Di Mana
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Full course outline
Levels, units, and lesson titles from the live database.
A1Level A110 units24 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Siapa Saya, Siapa Awak?
- 3Kami atau Kita? Mereka Siapa?
- 4Ayat Mudah: Saya Suka Kopi
Unit 2
- 2Ini Apa? Itu Apa?
- 3Rumah Ini atau Rumah Itu?
Unit 3
- 2Kopi Panas, Rumah Besar
- 3Saya Makan, Dia Tidur
Unit 4
- 2Ini Bukan Nasi Lemak
- 3Saya Tidak Faham
Unit 5
- 2Apa, Siapa, dan Di Mana
- 3Bila, Kenapa, dan Bagaimana
- 4Penggunaan Partikel '-kah'
Unit 6
- 2Saya di Sini
- 3Pergi ke Sana
- 4Datang dari Mana?
Unit 7
- 2Buku Saya, Rumah Awak
- 3Ini Kereta Siapa?
Unit 8
- 2Satu, Dua, Tiga...
- 3Dua Ekor Kucing
Unit 9
- 2Saya Sudah Makan
- 3Dia Sedang Belajar
- 4Kita Akan Jumpa Lagi
Unit 10
- 2Buku-buku di Atas Meja
- 3Ramai Orang, Banyak Kereta
A2Level A210 units15 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Menguasai Awalan `meN-` (Lanjutan)
Unit 2
- 2Memahami Kata Kerja `ber-`
- 3Perbezaan Antara `ber-` dan `meN-`
Unit 3
- 2Tindakan Tidak Sengaja dengan Awalan `ter-`
- 3Menyatakan Kebolehan dan Keadaan dengan `ter-`
Unit 4
- 2Ayat Pasif dengan Awalan `di-`
Unit 5
- 2Membuat Perbandingan: `lebih ... daripada`
- 3Paling Hebat: Superlatif dengan `paling` dan `ter-`
Unit 6
- 2Awalan `peN-` untuk Orang dan Alat
- 3Akhiran `-an` untuk Hasil atau Tempat
Unit 7
- 2Membentuk Kata Nama Abstrak dengan `ke-...-an`
Unit 8
- 2Menghubungkan Masa: `Apabila`, `Bila`, `Selepas`, `Sebelum`
- 3Menyatakan Sebab dan Akibat: `Kerana`, `Sebab`, `Jadi`
Unit 9
- 2Memberi Arahan dan Permintaan: `Sila`, `Tolong`, `Jangan`
Unit 10
- 2Memberi Maklumat Tambahan dengan Kata Hubung `yang`
B1Level B110 units10 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Menyatakan Sebab dan Akibat
Unit 2
- 2Membandingkan Pilihan
Unit 3
- 2Bercakap tentang Pengalaman
Unit 4
- 2Memberi Syarat dengan Jelas
Unit 5
- 2Menyatakan Kontras
Unit 6
- 2Ayat Pasif dalam Situasi Harian
Unit 7
- 2Melaporkan Kata Orang
Unit 8
- 2Menerangkan Orang dan Benda
Unit 9
- 2Menyusun Cerita Mengikut Urutan
Unit 10
- 2Memberi Pendapat dengan Nuansa
B2Level B210 units10 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Menyatakan Sikap dengan Nuansa
Unit 2
- 2Membina Kontras yang Tepat
Unit 3
- 2Sebab dan Akibat yang Lebih Halus
Unit 4
- 2Menceritakan Pengalaman dengan Tepat
Unit 5
- 2Syarat Nyata dan Hipotesis
Unit 6
- 2Ayat Pasif dan Fokus Maklumat
Unit 7
- 2Melaporkan Ucapan dengan Nuansa
Unit 8
- 2Menggabungkan Maklumat yang Kompleks
Unit 9
- 2Menyusun Hujah Secara Koheren
Unit 10
- 2Meringkaskan dan Menutup Pendapat
C1Level C110 units16 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Memperhalusi Makna dengan Imbuhan 'Memper-...-kan'
- 3Imbuhan 'Memper-...-i': Memberi Sesuatu kepada Objek
Unit 2
- 2Nuansa Ayat Pasif: 'di-' lawan Ayat Songsang Objek-Fokus
- 3Ayat Pasif Tidak Sengaja dengan Imbuhan 'ter-'
Unit 3
- 2Menghubungkan Idea Bertentangan: 'Walaupun', 'Namun', 'Sedangkan', 'Walhal'
- 3Menyatakan Sebab dan Akibat: 'Justeru', 'Lantaran itu', 'Oleh Hal yang Demikian'
Unit 4
- 2Membentuk Kata Nama Abstrak dengan 'ke-...-an'
- 3Proses lawan Hasil: 'peN-...-an' dan 'per-...-an'
Unit 5
- 2Ayat Songsang: Penekanan Melalui Pembalikan Struktur
Unit 6
- 2Mewarnai Bahasa dengan Simpulan Bahasa
- 3Memahami Falsafah Melalui Perumpamaan dan Pepatah
Unit 7
- 2Menyatakan Kewajipan dan Kesesuaian: 'Seyogianya', 'Wajar', 'Harus'
Unit 8
- 2Bahasa Istana: Asas Komunikasi Diraja
- 3Partikel Penegas '-lah', '-kah', '-tah' dalam Konteks Lanjutan
Unit 9
- 2Ayat Bersyarat Kompleks: 'Jikalau...maka...' dan 'Andai kata...nescaya...'
Unit 10
- 2Menggunakan 'Yang Mana' Sebagai Kata Ganti Hubung Tak Terhad
C2Level C210 units10 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Struktur Ayat Songsang Lanjutan untuk Penekanan Retorik
Unit 2
- 2Penggunaan Kata Pangkal Ayat Klasik dan Formal
Unit 3
- 2Nuansa Makna Imbuhan `memper-...-kan` dan `memper-...-i`
Unit 4
- 2Wacana Ilmiah: Nominalisasi dan Ayat Pasif
Unit 5
- 2Penggunaan `pun` dan `lah` untuk Nuansa dan Penegasan
Unit 6
- 2Peribahasa dan Kiasan dalam Hujahan Formal
Unit 7
- 2Gaya Bahasa Undang-undang dan Pentadbiran
Unit 8
- 2Retorik dalam Penulisan Kritis dan Analitikal
Unit 9
- 2Mengendalikan Kepelbagaian Dialek dan Sosiolek
Unit 10
- 2Sintesis dan Gaya Penulisan Peribadi
Frequently asked questions
Everything learners usually ask before starting this course.
+Can I try the course for free?
Yes. The first 2 lessons are free previews. Sign up and open them straight away to see exactly how the course teaches — no payment details needed.
+Which language are the explanations in?
Explanations are written in English, while examples, exercises and audio stay in Malay. You always understand the rule before you have to use it.
+How is the course structured?
It runs across 6 CEFR levels and 85 lessons, grouped into units. The full outline is on this page, so you can see every lesson title before you start.
+How long does it take to make real progress?
Most learners reach a confident B2 in about nine months of steady daily practice across grammar, reading, listening, writing and speaking.
+Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Mynawoo works in the browser and in the mobile app, and your progress, notebooks and Leitner cards stay in sync between them.
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