SPOKEN ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS

Course Objectives:

1. To improve the ability to communicate effectively in English.
2. To develop confidence in speaking English in everyday situations.
3. To enhance pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammatical accuracy.

Course Duration:

• Total Duration: 3 months (12 weeks)
• Frequency: 3 classes per week (36 classes total)
• Class Duration: 1 hour per class

Month 1: Building Foundations

Week 1: Introduction to Spoken English

• Introduction to the course and its objectives
• Importance of spoken English in everyday life
• Basic greetings and introductions
• Common phrases for everyday conversations

Week 2: Basic Grammar

• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Common nouns and pronouns
• Simple present tense
• Forming basic sentences

Week 3: Vocabulary Building

• Daily life vocabulary (family, home, school, work)
• Common adjectives and their usage
• Practice conversations using new vocabulary

Week 4: Pronunciation and Fluency

• Basic pronunciation rules
• Common pronunciation mistakes and how to avoid them
• Tongue twisters and pronunciation exercises
• Role-playing simple conversations

Month 2: Enhancing Communication Skills

Week 1: Asking and Answering Questions

• Types of questions (yes/no, WH-questions)
• Forming questions and giving appropriate responses
• Practice through Q&A sessions

Week 2: Describing People, Places, and Things

• Descriptive adjectives and their usage
• Constructing sentences to describe various subjects
• Practice describing pictures and objects

Week 3: Expressing Opinions and Preferences

• Phrases for expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences
• Simple opinion statements
• Group discussions on familiar topics

Week 4: Conversations in Different Situations

• Conversations in a market, restaurant, and other common places
• Role-playing various scenarios
• Practice situational dialogues

Month 3: Advanced Practice and Real-Life Application

Week 1: Telling Stories and Narratives

• Simple past tense usage
• Structuring a story (beginning, middle, end)
• Practice narrating personal experiences and stories

Week 2: Telephonic Conversations

• Common phrases for phone conversations
• Role-playing phone call scenarios
• Practice making and receiving calls

Week 3: Public Speaking Basics

• Tips for confident speaking
• Structuring a short speech
• Practice giving short presentations on familiar topics

Week 4: Review and Practice

• Review of key concepts learned during the course
• Group activities and interactive games
• Final assessment through role-plays and conversations

Additional Resources:

• Recommended Textbooks:

  • "English Grammar in Use" by Raymond Murphy
  • "Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis

• Online Resources:

  • Duolingo (for vocabulary building)
  • BBC Learning English (for listening and pronunciation practice)
  • TED Talks (for exposure to fluent English speakers)

Evaluation:

• Continuous Assessment: Through participation in class activities and assignments.
• Final Assessment: Through a combination of oral exams, role-plays, and a short presentation.