Listing and speaking 1

Course Description

Speaking and Listening 1 will help you develop effective speaking and listening skills. You will learn techniques that will enhance your fluency in speaking English and help you deal with problems encountered when listening to native speakers. The course will help you to:

• build up a range of modern idioms and spoken expressions
• develop effective listening strategies using texts and authentic materials
• gain confidence through discussion, role-play and debate
• progress towards naturally spoken English

To benefit from the course, you must be prepared to speak in front of others and take an active role in the activities and exercises that the teacher gives you.

Speaking and Listening 1 is part of the Certificate in English Language Skills (Introductory) programme. The Certificate in English Language Skills (Introductory) consists of short courses that deal with specific English language skills. These short courses can be taken individually. There are five modules (each of 45 hours' duration) currently on offer.