Spoken English Course Structure

Duration:

4 Weeks (Daily 1-hour sessions)
Weekend Mock Tests

Week 1: Focus on Speaking

• Day 1: Introduction to Spoken English

  • Overview of the course objectives and structure
  • Importance of speaking skills in everyday and professional communication
  • Self-assessment of current speaking skills

• Day 2: Basic Conversation Skills

  • Greetings, introductions, and polite expressions
  • Practice with role-plays in common social scenarios
  • Building confidence in initiating and maintaining conversations

• Day 3: Describing People, Places, and Things

  • Vocabulary building for descriptions
  • Practice with describing everyday objects, people, and places
  • Focus on adjectives, comparatives, and superlatives

• Day 4: Expressing Opinions and Preferences

  • Techniques for stating opinions and preferences clearly
  • Practice with common phrases for agreeing, disagreeing, and giving reasons
  • Role-plays on discussing likes, dislikes, and making choices

• Day 5: Talking About Daily Routines and Future Plans

  • Practice with discussing daily activities and future intentions
  • Focus on verb tenses: present simple, present continuous, and future forms
  • Role-plays on making plans and discussing schedules

• Weekend: Mock Speaking Test

  • Role-play based speaking test simulation
  • Personalized feedback on fluency, vocabulary, and pronunciation

Week 2: Focus on Writing

• Day 1: Introduction to Writing in English

  • Overview of different writing formats: emails, notes, essays, and messages
  • Basic grammar review: sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization

• Day 2: Writing Emails and Formal Letters

  • Structure and format of formal emails and letters
  • Practice with writing emails for different purposes (e.g., requesting information, making inquiries)
  • Focus on polite expressions and professional tone

• Day 3: Writing Informal Messages and Notes

  • Techniques for writing informal emails, text messages, and notes
  • Practice with writing casual communication for friends and family
  • Focus on using contractions, informal phrases, and a friendly tone

• Day 4: Writing Short Paragraphs and Descriptions

  • Strategies for writing clear and coherent paragraphs
  • Practice with descriptive writing: describing events, experiences, and people
  • Focus on coherence, topic sentences, and supporting details

• Day 5: Writing Opinions and Argumentative Paragraphs

  • Techniques for writing opinion pieces and arguments
  • Practice with expressing and supporting opinions in writing
  • Focus on structure: introduction, body, and conclusion

• Weekend: Mock Writing Test

  • Timed writing test with tasks based on course content
  • Personalized feedback on grammar, coherence, and vocabulary

Week 3: Focus on Reading

• Day 1: Introduction to Reading in English

  • Overview of reading strategies: skimming, scanning, and detailed reading
  • Practice with identifying main ideas and supporting details

• Day 2: Reading Short Stories and Articles

  • Techniques for understanding narrative structure and themes
  • Practice with reading and discussing short stories and news articles
  • Focus on vocabulary building and comprehension questions

• Day 3: Reading Informational Texts and Reports

  • Strategies for reading and understanding informational and factual texts
  • Practice with interpreting reports, brochures, and instructions
  • Focus on identifying key information and summarizing content

• Day 4: Reading for Pleasure and Personal Interest

  • Encouraging extensive reading on topics of personal interest
  • Practice with reading novels, magazines, and blogs
  • Focus on enhancing vocabulary and improving reading speed

• Day 5: Critical Reading and Understanding Perspectives

  • Techniques for analyzing opinions, arguments, and perspectives in texts
  • Practice with reading editorials, opinion pieces, and essays
  • Focus on understanding bias, tone, and purpose

• Weekend: Mock Reading Test

  • Timed reading test with passages of varying difficulty
  • Personalized feedback on comprehension, vocabulary, and critical analysis

Week 4: Focus on Listening

• Day 1: Introduction to Listening in English

  • Overview of listening skills: active listening, note-taking, and understanding context
  • Practice with listening to short conversations and answering questions

• Day 2: Listening to Everyday Conversations

  • Techniques for understanding casual and informal spoken English
  • Practice with listening to dialogues in various settings (e.g., cafes, shops, homes)
  • Focus on identifying key phrases and understanding context

• Day 3: Listening to News and Informational Content

  • Strategies for listening to news reports, podcasts, and informational videos
  • Practice with summarizing key points and details from audio clips
  • Focus on understanding main ideas and specific information

• Day 4: Listening to Stories and Narratives

  • Techniques for understanding stories and spoken narratives
  • Practice with listening to audiobooks, storytelling sessions, and interviews
  • Focus on identifying themes, characters, and plot details

• Day 5: Listening for Opinions and Arguments

  • Strategies for understanding spoken opinions and arguments
  • Practice with listening to debates, discussions, and interviews
  • Focus on identifying speaker’s stance, tone, and supporting arguments

• Weekend: Mock Listening Test

  • Timed listening test with audio clips of varying difficulty
  • Personalized feedback on listening comprehension and note-taking skills

Final Review & Feedback Session

• Day after Mock Tests:
  • Review of mock tests performance
  • Individual feedback on speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills
  • Final tips for improvement and practice beyond the course

This course structure is designed to provide comprehensive practice and skill development in all key areas of spoken English, with a strong focus on practical application and personalized feedback to ensure steady progress and confidence in English communication.