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Having fun enhancing English speaking skills at beginner level

Conversational English Beginner

The course is designed to gradually build skills and confidence in speaking, listening, and understanding conversational English.

Course Objective**:
To help beginners improve their speaking and listening skills in everyday situations through engaging lessons, practical exercises, and real-life conversations.

Introduction to Basic Conversations**

  • Objectives:

    • Understand and use common greetings.

    • Introduce yourself and ask basic questions.

  • Key Topics:

    • Greetings (Hello, Good Morning, etc.)

    • Asking names, age, and nationality.

    • Basic introductions (I am from…, I live in…).

  • Vocabulary: Numbers, Days of the Week, Common Places (home, school, work).

  • Activities:

    • Introduce yourself

    • Listening practice: Simple greetings and introductions.

Expressing Preferences and Interests**

  • Objectives:

    • Learn to ask and answer questions about likes and dislikes.

    • Use simple present tense for preferences.

  • Key Topics:

    • Talking about hobbies and interests.

    • Asking questions with "Do you like…?" "What do you like to do?"

  • Vocabulary: Hobbies (reading, sports, music), Foods, Colors.

  • Activities:

    • Role-play: Asking and answering about hobbies and preferences.

    • Listening practice: Responding to questions about likes and dislikes.

    Ordering Food and Drinks**

  • Objectives:

    • Learn phrases for ordering food in a restaurant or café.

    • Understand common menu items and prices.

  • Key Topics:

    • Ordering at a restaurant or café.

    • Asking about prices and availability.

  • Vocabulary: Menu items, Drinks, Adjectives (spicy, sweet, cold, hot).

  • Activities:

    • Role-play: Ordering food and drinks.

    • Listening practice: Understanding menu items and prices.

Asking for Directions and Transportation**

  • Objectives:

    • Learn how to ask for and give simple directions.

    • Use transportation-related vocabulary.

  • Key Topics:

    • Asking about locations (e.g., “Where is the bus stop?”).

    • Understanding how to give simple directions (e.g., "Go straight, turn left").

  • Vocabulary: Places (station, park, hotel), Directions (left, right, straight).

  • Activities:

    • Role-play: Asking and giving directions.

    • Listening practice: Directions in a city context.

Talking About Daily Routines**

  • Objectives:

    • Talk about common daily activities.

    • Practice using the present simple tense.

  • Key Topics:

    • Talking about the morning routine (e.g., wake up, have breakfast).

    • Asking about daily activities.

  • Vocabulary: Daily activities (wake up, go to work, have lunch).

  • Activities: Describe your daily routine.

    • Listening practice: Someone describing their day.

Making Plans and Invitations**

  • Objectives:

    • Make simple plans with friends or family.

    • Learn polite ways to invite others.

  • Key Topics:

    • Inviting someone to do something (e.g., "Do you want to…?", "Let’s go…").

    • Accepting or declining invitations.

  • Vocabulary: Weekend activities, Events (party, movie, dinner).

  • Activities:

    • Role-play: Making plans and invitations.

    • Listening practice: Conversations about plans.

Talking About the Weather**

  • Objectives:

    • Understand how to talk about weather.

    • Use common weather-related vocabulary in conversation.

  • Key Topics:

    • Describing the weather (e.g., sunny, rainy, hot, cold).

    • Discussing seasonal changes.

  • Vocabulary: Weather terms (cloudy, windy, forecast), Seasons (summer, winter).

  • Activities:

    • Role-play: Discussing the weather

    • Listening practice: Conversations about the weather.

Simple Conversations at Work or School**

  • Objectives:

    • Introduce common vocabulary used in work or school settings.

    • Practice basic office or school-related conversations.

  • Key Topics:

    • Asking about work/school tasks (e.g., “What do you do?”, “What’s your job?”).

    • Talking about schedules or classes.

  • Vocabulary: Jobs, School subjects, Office phrases (meeting, report).

  • Activities:

    • Role-play: A conversation between a colleague and a boss.

    • Listening practice: Understanding work or school-related dialogues.

Giving Simple Opinions and Asking for Clarification**

  • Objectives:

    • Express simple opinions.

    • Ask for clarification or repetition in conversations.

  • Key Topics:

    • Expressing preferences (e.g., “I think it’s good.”).

    • Asking for help or clarification (e.g., “Can you say that again?”).

  • Vocabulary: Opinions (good, bad, interesting), Clarification phrases (What do you mean?).

  • Activities:

    • Share your opinions on a topic and ask for clarification.

    • Listening practice: Asking for and providing clarification.

Review and Final Conversation Practice**

  • Objectives:

    • Review all topics covered in the course.

    • Participate in a longer, real-life conversation.

  • Activities:

    • Role-play: A full conversation using everything learned (at the café, making plans, etc.).

    • Group practice: Discuss a topic as a group.

  • Assessment: Conversation with the teacher or peers.

Additional Resources and Activities:**

  • Homework: Weekly exercises on vocabulary and dialogues.

  • Online Resources: Recommended websites, apps for listening and speaking practice (e.g., YouTube videos). Encourage students to participate in language exchange with others outside class.

This course is designed to be interactive, with lots of opportunities for students to practice speaking in real-life contexts. Each week builds on the previous one, ensuring a steady progression of skills

Confidently speaking at the intermediate level

Conversational English Intermediate

Intermediate English learners who are comfortable with basic vocabulary and grammar but want to improve fluency and conversation skills.

Getting to Know Each Other & Conversation Basics**

  • Objective: Introduce course participants, review basic conversational phrases, and establish speaking comfort.

  • Key Topics:

    • Introducing oneself and others

    • Asking and answering personal questions (e.g., hobbies, family, work)

    • Small talk: weather, current events, daily routines

    • Pronunciation practice (common sounds, intonation)

  • Activity:

    • discussions: “What’s your typical day like?”

    • Icebreaker games

    • Practice introducing a friend

Describing People and Places**

  • Objective: Learn to describe people, places, and things in detail.

  • Key Topics:

    • Adjectives for physical appearance, personality, and emotions

    • Describing cities, countries, and landmarks

    • Expressing opinions about places (e.g., “It’s peaceful,” “I love the architecture”)

  • Activity:

    • Show images of people and places, ask learners to describe them

    • Describe your ideal vacation spot

Daily Life and Routines**

  • Objective: Discuss everyday activities and routines, time expressions.

  • Key Topics:

    • Vocabulary for daily activities (work, school, exercise, meals)

    • Expressions of frequency (always, sometimes, rarely, never)

    • Asking and answering questions about routines

  • Activity: conversation: “What do you usually do in the morning?”

    • Create a timeline of an average day

Travel and Tourism**

  • Objective: Talk about travel experiences, planning trips, and sharing advice.

  • Key Topics:

    • Travel vocabulary (airports, hotels, transport)

    • Talking about past travels (e.g., “I visited...,” “I stayed at…”)

    • Asking for recommendations and giving travel advice

  • Activity:

    • discussion: “Where would you like to go next?”

    • Role-play: Booking a hotel room or ordering at a restaurant

Shopping and Consumer Culture**

  • Objective: Engage in conversations related to shopping, preferences, and budgeting.

  • Key Topics:

    • Vocabulary for shopping (clothes, electronics, food, etc.)

    • Asking for prices, sizes, and preferences

    • Making complaints or asking for a refund

  • Activity:

    • Role-play: Shopping for clothes or groceries

    • Debate: “Online shopping vs. in-store shopping”

Health and Well-being**

  • Objective: Discuss health-related topics, express feelings, and provide advice.

  • Key Topics:

    • Vocabulary related to health (symptoms, doctors, exercise, diet)

    • Giving advice (e.g., “You should...”)

    • Talking about personal health habits and fitness routines

  • Activity:

    • Role-play: Visiting the doctor or giving health advice to a friend

    • discussion: Healthy lifestyle habits in different cultures

Work and Professional Life**

  • Objective: Improve conversation skills in work-related situations, such as job interviews, meetings, and networking.

  • Key Topics:

    • Vocabulary related to professions, work environments, and tasks

    • Talking about jobs (e.g., responsibilities, challenges)

    • Expressing career goals and aspirations

  • Activity:

    • Mock job interview

    • discussion: “What is your dream job?”

    •  Socializing and Making Plans

  • Objective: Practice social interactions, making plans, and agreeing/disagreeing politely.

  • Key Topics:

    • Making invitations and plans (e.g., “Do you want to...?”)

    • Accepting and declining invitations (e.g., “I’d love to!” / “Sorry, I can’t.”)

    • Giving opinions and responding politely (e.g., “I think that...,” “I agree/disagree”)

  • Activity:

    • role-play: Making plans to go to a concert or dinner -discussion: “What activities do you enjoy doing with friends?”

Media, Technology, and Entertainment**

  • Objective: Discuss modern technology, movies, books, and other forms of entertainment.

  • Key Topics:

    • Vocabulary related to media (social media, movies, books, music)

    • Describing preferences (e.g., “I prefer...,” “I enjoy watching…”)

    • Discussing the impact of technology on daily life

  • Activity:

    • discussion: “What was the last movie/book you enjoyed?”

    • activity: Debate on the pros and cons of social media

Debates and Controversial Topics**

  • Objective: Build skills for discussing opinions on sensitive or controversial topics.

  • Key Topics:

    • Expressing opinions on topics like the environment, politics, technology, etc.

    • Agreeing and disagreeing respectfully

    • Use of persuasive language

  • Activity:

    • Debate: “Is social media more harmful or beneficial?”

    • discussion: “What are the biggest environmental challenges today?”

--- Review and Consolidation**

  • Objective: Review key skills and concepts learned throughout the course.

  • Key Topics:

    • Focus on common conversational mistakes and how to correct them

    • Pronunciation practice: intonation, stress patterns

    • Review of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions

  • Activity:

    • activity: Quiz based on topics covered in the course

    • conversation practice and feedback

Final Presentations & Feedback**

  • Objective: Demonstrate progress by giving a final conversation presentation and receiving feedback.

  • Activity:

    • Final project: Present a 5-minute conversation on a chosen topic

    • instructor feedback

    • Course reflection and discussion on continued practice methods

Materials- worksheets, and online resources for vocabulary building

  • Audio and video clips for listening comprehension practice

  • Role-play scripts and real-life scenarios for practical conversation

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  • Ongoing informal assessment through participation in conversations and activities

  • End-of-course self-assessment and instructor feedback

This outline covers a balance of practical conversation skills, structured practice, and real-life scenarios to build confidence and fluency for intermediate English learners.

Mastering speaking skills at the advanced level

Conversational English Advanced

Below is a structured outline for an advanced conversation course, including key materials, exercises, and areas of focus:

Course Structure:**

  • Advanced Vocabulary and Idiomatic Expressions**

  • Objective: Learn and use idiomatic expressions, phrasal verbs, and advanced vocabulary.

Key Topics:

  1. Idioms and Expressions

    • Examples: "Hit the nail on the head," "Break the ice," "Bite the bullet," "Out of the blue."

    • Discuss how idioms are used in different contexts (formal/informal).

    • Practice conversations using idioms.

  2. Phrasal Verbs

    • Examples: "Carry out," "Come across," "Give in," "Put up with."

    • How phrasal verbs add meaning to conversations.

Materials/Exercises:

  • Reading Material: Short stories or articles with idiomatic expressions embedded in the text.

  • Role-Playing: Practice dialogues using phrasal verbs and idioms.

  • Vocabulary Quiz: Weekly vocabulary challenge using advanced words and their contexts.

Cultural Understanding and Discussion**

  • Objective: Explore cultural differences, advanced conversation topics, and controversial discussions.

Key Topics:

  1. Cultural Conversations

    • Discuss cultural norms, customs, and taboos in various countries.

    • How these differences affect communication styles.

  2. Global Issues

    • Example topics: Climate change, artificial intelligence,

    • Express opinions with more complex vocabulary.

    • Debate both sides of controversial issues.

Materials/Exercises:

  • Article Analysis: Read articles on global issues and have debates on the subject.

  • Role-Play Debate: Practice arguing both sides of a controversial topic.

  • Podcast Discussion: Listen to podcasts on various global issues

Persuasion

  • Objective: Develop advanced persuasion skills and argumentation techniques.

Materials/Exercises

  • Debate Sessions: Organize debates on current events or hypothetical scenarios.

  • Persuasive Speech: Prepare a 3-5 minute persuasive speech on a topic of choice.

Listening and Understanding**

  • Objective: Improve listening skills, including understanding various accents in conversation.

Key Topics:

  1. **Understanding Accents

    • Focus on different English accents (British, American, Australian, etc.).

  2. Advanced Listening Skills

    • Understanding body language.

    • Recognizing sarcasm and humor in conversations.

Materials/Exercises:

  • Audio Clips: Listen to interviews, podcasts, or conversations with various accents.

  • Interactive Listening: Watch movies or TV shows without subtitles and discuss key elements.

    Advanced Conversations and Storytelling

  • Objective: Sharpen conversational skills by focusing on storytelling, and fluency.

Key Topics:

  1. Storytelling

    • How to tell engaging stories using vivid language and emotion.

    • Structure of storytelling: beginning, middle, and end.

  2. Building Rapport

    • Asking thoughtful questions to engage in deep conversations.

Materials/Exercises

  • Storytelling Practice: Tell a personal story or a fictional story

  • Conversation Drills: Engage in extended conversations on various topics (travel, books, movies).

  • Role-Play: Simulate different scenarios, e.g., meeting a new person, giving advice, or resolving a conflict.

Final Project

  1. Advanced Dialogue: Engage in a complex conversation with the instructor on a challenging topic, demonstrating the use of advanced vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.

  2. Presentation: Prepare and deliver an in-depth presentation on a chosen subject, incorporating advanced conversation techniques.

  • Websites and Platforms:

    • TED Talks (to practice listening and analyzing).

    • BBC and NPR (for high-level discussions and news reports).

    • Debate and public speaking clubs (e.g., Toastmasters).

By focusing on these advanced topics and exercises, students will gain fluency of the language and the culture, enabling them to participate in high-level discussions confidently.

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