The course is designed to improve fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and confidence in speaking English. The content gradually progresses from basic communication skills to more advanced conversational techniques.
Week 1: Building Foundations
Focus: Introduction, basic conversational skills, and improving pronunciation.
Class 1: Introduction to Spoken English
- Ice-breaking session: Self-introduction and sharing language learning goals.
- Basic greetings and common phrases (e.g., “Hello,” “How are you?” “Nice to meet you”).
- Pronunciation of common English sounds (vowel and consonant sounds).
- Practice: Introduce yourself and ask simple questions.
Class 2: Everyday Conversations
- Common phrases for daily life (e.g., ordering food, making small talk, talking about the weather).
- Role-play exercises for practicing real-life scenarios.
- Focus on question forms (yes/no, wh-questions).
- Practice: Have a short conversation about what you did today or your plans.
Class 3: Building Vocabulary – Describing People, Places, and Things
- Learn adjectives and descriptive phrases for people, places, and objects (e.g., "She is tall and friendly").
- Focus on correct sentence structure.
- Practice describing someone you know or a place you like.
- Pronunciation focus: Linking sounds in sentences.
Class 4: Simple Storytelling
- Introduction to storytelling: How to organize thoughts in a sequence (beginning, middle, and end).
- Vocabulary for expressing time and sequence (first, next, then, finally).
- Practice: Share a simple story about your day or a past experience.
Week 2: Expanding Vocabulary and Fluency
Focus: Expanding vocabulary, improving sentence structure, and practicing more complex conversations.
Class 5: Expressing Opinions and Preferences
- Phrases for expressing likes and dislikes (e.g., "I love," "I don’t like," "I prefer").
- Introducing comparative and superlative forms (better, best, worse, most).
- Practice: Talk about hobbies, preferences, and food.
Class 6: Talking About Your Day
- Vocabulary for discussing daily routines (e.g., "I wake up at 7 AM," "I go to work by bus").
- Focus on simple present tense for routines and habitual actions.
- Practice: Share your daily routine in detail.
Class 7: Role-Play – Going Shopping
- Useful phrases and vocabulary for shopping (e.g., "How much is this?", "Do you have this in my size?").
- Discuss money-related vocabulary (prices, discounts, payments).
- Role-play: Practice a shopping scenario with a partner or the teacher.
Class 8: Practicing Questions and Conversations
- Deep dive into asking and answering questions.
- Practice yes/no questions and open-ended questions (e.g., “What time does the movie start?”).
- Practice: Have a Q&A session with a classmate.
Week 3: Improving Fluency and Confidence
Focus: Engaging in more complex conversations and practicing fluency in different scenarios.
Class 9: Describing People and Places in Detail
- Practice more complex sentence structures.
- Focus on giving detailed descriptions (e.g., "She is wearing a red dress and has curly hair").
- Practice: Describe a famous landmark or a celebrity.
Class 10: Expressing Emotions and Feelings
- Vocabulary for emotions (happy, sad, excited, nervous).
- Learn how to express emotions and respond empathetically.
- Practice: Discuss how you feel about certain topics or situations.
Class 11: Expressing Agreement and Disagreement
- Phrases for agreeing (e.g., “I agree,” “That’s true”) and disagreeing (e.g., “I don’t think so,” “I disagree”).
- Practice: Discuss a topic, agree or disagree, and justify your opinions.
- Group activity: Debate on a light topic (e.g., “Is it better to work from home?”).
Class 12: Giving Instructions and Directions
- Vocabulary and phrases for giving directions (e.g., “Turn left,” “It’s across the street”).
- Role-play: Asking for and giving directions in various scenarios (e.g., navigating a city, guiding someone through a process).
- Practice: Share directions to your home or favorite place.
Week 4: Mastering Advanced Conversations and Real-World Situations
Focus: Handling more complex situations, enhancing fluency, and speaking naturally.
Class 13: Discussing Current Events and News
- Learn vocabulary related to news, politics, and current affairs.
- How to express opinions and facts about the news.
- Practice: Discuss a current event or recent news article.
Class 14: Making Small Talk in Different Situations
- Learn how to make small talk in social situations (e.g., at a party, with coworkers).
- Focus on asking follow-up questions to show interest (e.g., "What do you do for fun?" "Tell me more!").
- Practice: Have a small talk conversation with a partner or in a group.
Class 15: Giving Presentations and Public Speaking
- Vocabulary for presenting information clearly (e.g., “First, I will explain…”, “Now let’s move on to…”).
- Tips on staying confident while speaking in front of others.
- Practice: Prepare a 2-minute presentation on a topic you like and present to the group.
Class 16: Final Review and Conversation Practice
- Review all key topics covered throughout the month.
- Focus on refining pronunciation and reducing hesitations.
- Final assessment: A longer conversation where you demonstrate all skills learned (e.g., describing a place, giving opinions, and asking questions).
Additional Learning Elements:
- Homework Assignments: Provide short speaking tasks, such as recording yourself answering questions or narrating a short story.
- Daily Practice: Encourage students to practice speaking with family or friends, watch English movies with subtitles, and listen to English podcasts or music to improve listening skills.
- Pronunciation Practice: Devote 5-10 minutes of each class to pronunciation drills (e.g., tongue twisters, minimal pairs).
This course is designed to be interactive and practical, with each class building upon the previous one. Through regular practice, students will gain confidence in speaking English, expand their vocabulary, and become more comfortable with daily conversations.