About Course

This course is designed to enhance participants' English communication skills by focusing on core language skills, confidence building, and fluency. Students will learn practical language skills for various real-life situations, including professional settings, public speaking, and social interactions. The course includes interactive practice sessions, role-playing, and feedback to ensure continuous improvement.

Week 1-2: Building a Foundation for Communication

• Session 1: Introduction to Effective Communication

  • Overview of communication styles and barriers
  • Setting personal communication goals
  • Practice: Introducing oneself confidently and discussing communication goals

• Session 2: Essentials of English Grammar and Vocabulary

  • Common grammar rules (tenses, articles, prepositions) and vocabulary building
  • Using language accurately and fluently in simple conversations
  • Practice: Simple dialogues focusing on grammar and vocabulary use

• Session 3: Pronunciation and Accent Improvement

  • Introduction to phonetics and common pronunciation challenges
  • Techniques for improving articulation and clarity
  • Practice: Pronunciation drills and accent-neutral speaking exercises

• Session 4: Building Vocabulary for Everyday Conversations

  • Expanding vocabulary for everyday situations (shopping, dining, directions)
  • Practice: Vocabulary building through role-plays in real-life scenarios

Week 3-4: Developing Listening and Speaking Skills

• Session 5: Active Listening Skills

  • Importance of active listening in effective communication
  • Techniques for improving listening comprehension and focus
  • Practice: Listening exercises and responding to audio clips or role-play scenarios

• Session 6: Everyday Conversational English

  • Practicing small talk and common conversation topics
  • Building confidence in spontaneous speaking
  • Practice: Role-playing casual conversations in pairs or small groups

• Session 7: Asking Questions and Expressing Opinions

  • Structuring questions effectively for clarity
  • Expressing opinions and making requests politely
  • Practice: Group discussions to express viewpoints and opinions

• Session 8: Non-Verbal Communication

  • Understanding body language, tone, and gestures
  • How non-verbal cues affect communication effectiveness
  • Practice: Activities to recognize and use body language effectively

Week 5-6: Professional Communication Skills

• Session 9: Writing Effective Emails and Formal Communication

  • Basics of professional email structure and etiquette
  • Common phrases and vocabulary for business communication
  • Practice: Writing emails for common workplace situations (requests, follow-ups)

• Session 10: Public Speaking Skills

  • Techniques for managing anxiety and delivering speeches confidently
  • Structuring and practicing a short speech or presentation
  • Practice: Public speaking exercises with constructive feedback

• Session 11: Presentation and Meeting Skills

  • Organizing and delivering presentations clearly and effectively
  • Speaking confidently in team meetings or group settings
  • Practice: Preparing and presenting a short topic to the group

• Session 12: Negotiation and Persuasion Techniques

  • Basics of negotiation language and persuasive communication
  • Techniques for building rapport and influencing positively
  • Practice: Role-playing negotiations or persuasive conversations

Week 7-8: Enhancing Written and Spoken Fluency

• Session 13: Writing Reports and Professional Documents

  • Structuring and formatting reports, summaries, and proposals
  • Practice: Writing and presenting a brief report on a selected topic

• Session 14: Advanced Vocabulary and Idioms

  • Learning idioms, expressions, and advanced vocabulary for fluent communication
  • Practice: Using idioms and expressions in conversations and writing

• Session 15: Managing Conflict and Handling Difficult Conversations

  • Techniques for resolving misunderstandings and conflicts
  • Strategies for maintaining a positive tone and building understanding
  • Practice: Role-play difficult workplace scenarios to resolve conflicts

• Session 16: Final Assessment and Feedback

  • Conducting a final assessment of communication skills
  • Providing individual feedback and areas for improvement
  • Practice: Group discussion, Q&A, and wrap-up