ENGLISH SPEAKING
Course Overview
Course Title: Advanced English Speaking Proficiency Course
Course Summary:
This 3-month advanced English speaking course is tailored for individuals looking to enhance their spoken English skills in professional, academic, or social settings. The program focuses on refining pronunciation, expanding vocabulary, mastering complex sentence structures, and building confidence in spontaneous verbal communication. Through interactive activities, discussions, and real-world simulations, participants will develop fluency and articulation for effective communication.
Syllabus:
Month 1: Perfecting Pronunciation and Intonation
- Understanding the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
- Identifying and correcting common pronunciation errors
- Practicing stress and intonation patterns
- Accent reduction techniques for clarity
Month 2: Expanding Vocabulary and Mastering Sentence Structures
- Advanced vocabulary building through word families
- Idiomatic expressions and their appropriate usage
- Synonyms, antonyms, and shades of meaning
- Vocabulary for specific contexts (business, academia, socializing)
- Crafting complex and compound sentences
- Understanding clauses and phrases
- Developing coherence and cohesion in speech
- Expressing opinions, arguments, and hypotheses effectively
Month 3: Public Speaking, Real-World Conversations, and Final Project
- Overcoming stage fright and nervousness
- Structuring and delivering impactful speeches
- Engaging an audience through effective communication
- Handling Q&A sessions with confidence
- Simulating real-world scenarios (job interviews, negotiations, meetings)
- Conversational strategies for different contexts
- Role-playing exercises for practical application
- Business communication etiquette
- Presenting ideas persuasively
- Handling challenging workplace conversations
- Participating in formal discussions and debates
- Mastering casual and social conversation
- Cultural nuances in English communication
- Final presentations and feedback sessions
- Developing a personalized plan for continuous improvement beyond the course
Assessment:
- Weekly speaking assignments
- Participation in simulations and role-plays
- Midterm and final presentations
- Final project and presentation
Grading:
- Weekly Assignments and Participation: 50%
- Midterm and Final Presentations: 30%
- Final Project: 20%
