This course develops communicative
and speaking competences in various contexts. The course offers more depth and
practice than the English Essential Skills Courses. Students are exposed to
authentic English audio/ visual files in the forms of conversations, radio
broadcasts and other aural sources of information. It also includes a variety
of level-appropriate speaking tasks and practice in the form of discussions,
debate, presentations and interviews. This course supplements the Level 4
English Essential Skills Course and provides more depth and practice for
speaking skills.
Intended learning outcomes
By
the end of this course students should be able to:
1. Make students feel more confident speaking English.
2. Make students feel comfortable in the English-speaking world.
3. Develop useful speaking skills.
Teaching and learning methods
The lecturer uses a variety of teaching methods. For example,
the teacher gives classroom discussions, the use of collaborative learning by
working in groups. The lecturer tries to make the class learner-centred by the
use of different activities and tasks.
Methods of assessments
Continuous Assessment 40 marks.
Oral Final exam: 60 marks.
Additional
Information:
1. Teacher's
Book: Craven, M. 2008. Real Listening & Speaking 4. "with
answers" Cambridge University Press.
2. Student's Book: Craven, M. 2008. Real
Listening & Speaking 4."without answers" Cambridge University
Press.
