Basic and Advanced Spoken English Courses

Spoken English: Basic Level

Objective:

To develop a solid foundation in spoken English, enabling learners to communicate in simple and everyday situations, and build confidence in expressing themselves using basic vocabulary and grammar.

Core Skills:

  • Pronunciation: Basic sounds, stress, and intonation.
  • Vocabulary: Common, everyday words and phrases.
  • Grammar: Simple sentence structures, tenses, and basic connectors.
  • Fluency: Practicing simple responses and spontaneous speech.
  • Listening Comprehension: Understanding simple English in conversations.

Content Overview:

  1. Introduction to Basic Vocabulary:

    • Greetings and introductions (e.g., “Hello”, “Good morning”, “How are you?”, “My name is…”)
    • Common nouns (people, places, objects).
    • Simple adjectives (e.g., big, small, tall, short, happy, sad).
    • Everyday verbs (e.g., eat, sleep, go, work, talk, walk).
    • Numbers and time-related vocabulary (e.g., today, tomorrow, yesterday, numbers 1–100).
    • Expressing basic feelings (e.g., happy, tired, hungry, sad).

  2. Basic Sentence Structures:

    • Simple Present Tense: Statements and questions (e.g., “I work in an office.”, “Do you like coffee?”).
    • Simple Past Tense: Describing past actions (e.g., “I went to the market yesterday.”).
    • Simple Future Tense: Talking about future plans (e.g., “I will study tomorrow.”).
    • There is/are: Describing objects and places (e.g., “There is a book on the table.”, “There are many students in the class.”).

  3. Basic Conversations:

    • Introducing Yourself: Name, age, nationality, job, hobbies.
      • Example: “My name is John. I am 25 years old. I am from Canada. I am a teacher.”
    • Ordering Food or Drinks: In restaurants or cafes.
      • Example: “Can I have a coffee, please?”, “I’d like a sandwich.”
    • Asking for Directions: Basic location-based inquiries.
      • Example: “Where is the bus stop?”, “How do I get to the station?”
    • Shopping: Asking about prices and expressing preferences.
      • Example: “How much is this shirt?”, “I like this one.”

  4. Pronunciation Practice:

    • Emphasis on clarity and understanding.
    • Practicing simple sounds such as consonants (e.g., /b/, /d/, /p/, /t/), vowels (e.g., /æ/, /e/, /i/), and basic intonation patterns.

  5. Listening and Responding:

    • Practice understanding simple questions and giving direct answers.
    • Listening to short dialogues or recordings with slow and clear speech.
    • Practice common questions and responses in day-to-day situations.

  6. Simple Social Interactions:

    • Small talk (e.g., asking about the weather, discussing hobbies, greetings).
      • Example: “What do you like to do in your free time?”, “The weather is nice today.”

  7. Common Phrasal Verbs:

    • Simple and widely used phrasal verbs (e.g., wake up, get up, go out, sit down, stand up).

  8. Basic Reading & Pronunciation Practice:

    • Short and simple texts (e.g., a short story or conversation) to practice pronunciation and fluency.

Spoken English Profile: Advanced Level

Objective:

To refine and enhance fluency in spoken English, enabling learners to participate in complex discussions, express opinions, debate ideas, and engage in formal and informal contexts.

Core Skills:

  • Pronunciation and Intonation: Advanced pronunciation patterns and stress rules.
  • Vocabulary: A wide range of vocabulary, including idioms, expressions, and technical terms.
  • Grammar: Complex sentence structures, conditionals, modals, and tenses.
  • Fluency and Coherence: Speaking confidently and logically on various topics.
  • Active Listening and Critical Thinking: Understanding nuances, subtle meanings, and cultural references.

Content Overview:

  1. Advanced Vocabulary Building:

    • Synonyms and Antonyms: Expanding vocabulary for expressing similar or opposite ideas (e.g., “happy” vs. “content”, “difficult” vs. “challenging”).
    • Idiomatic Expressions: Common idioms and expressions used in everyday conversations (e.g., “break the ice”, “a piece of cake”, “under the weather”).
    • Collocations: Common word combinations (e.g., make a decision, do homework, take responsibility).
    • Phrasal Verbs: Advanced phrasal verbs (e.g., bring up, get along with, take over, look into).
    • Technical Vocabulary: Domain-specific vocabulary for fields such as business, education, travel, technology.

  2. Complex Sentence Structures:

    • Conditional Sentences: Real and unreal conditionals (e.g., “If I had known, I would have helped.”, “If I see him, I will tell him.”).
    • Relative Clauses: Describing people or things (e.g., “The book that I bought is amazing.”, “She is the person who called me.”).
    • Reported Speech: Paraphrasing what others say (e.g., “She said that she was coming.”, “He asked if I could help him.”).
    • Passive Voice: Using passive forms to shift focus (e.g., “The book was read by many people.”, “The decision has been made.”).

  3. Fluent Conversations:

    • Discussing Current Events: Speaking about news, trends, politics, and global issues.
      • Example: “What do you think about the recent elections?”, “How do you feel about climate change?”
    • Debating Ideas: Presenting and defending opinions on controversial topics.
      • Example: “I believe technology has had a positive impact on education because it allows for more accessible learning.”, “However, some argue that it can lead to dependency.”
    • Negotiating: Engaging in discussions that require compromise or agreement.
      • Example: “Let’s agree to disagree”, “I think we can meet halfway.”

  4. Advanced Pronunciation and Intonation:

    • Mastering word stress, sentence stress, and intonation to convey emotions and emphasis.
    • Practice with intonation in questions, exclamatory sentences, and rhetorical questions.
    • Working on clarity, enunciation, and handling tricky sounds in English (e.g., /θ/ as in “think” and /ʃ/ as in “she”).

  5. Cultural Awareness:

    • Understanding cultural references, humor, and nuances in spoken language.
    • Recognizing and using colloquial speech and expressions that vary by region (e.g., British vs. American English).
    • Discussing cultural topics (e.g., food, traditions, holidays).

  6. Role Plays and Simulations:

    • Job Interviews: Preparing for common interview questions and providing clear, professional answers.
      • Example: “Tell me about yourself.”, “Why do you want to work for this company?”
    • Presentations: Giving structured presentations on a variety of topics.
      • Example: “Today, I will talk about the impact of social media on society.”
    • Discussions: Engaging in discussions about abstract topics (e.g., ethics, human rights, future trends).

  7. Public Speaking and Persuasion:

    • Developing the ability to speak persuasively and engage listeners.
    • Techniques for maintaining audience interest (e.g., using anecdotes, rhetorical questions, and pauses for effect).
    • Preparing persuasive arguments for debates or speeches.

  8. Advanced Listening and Responding:

    • Listening to fast-paced, complex dialogues, lectures, and discussions.
    • Responding to questions and comments with critical thinking and analysis.
    • Engaging in multi-turn conversations on abstract or technical topics.

  9. Advanced Reading & Pronunciation Practice:

    • Reading longer academic articles, debates, or interviews and summarizing them.
    • Practicing pronunciation by reading aloud from challenging texts and analyzing tone and stress.

Progression from Basic to Advanced Level:

  • Basic Level: Focus on basic communication in everyday situations, simple sentence structures, and common vocabulary.
  • Advanced Level: Master fluency, engage in persuasive speech, handle abstract discussions, and improve listening and pronunciation for formal and informal contexts.
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