English Conversation for Non-Native Speakers

Course Title: English Conversation for Non-Native Speakers
Type of Course: Adult Education
Credit: Not credit bearing

Week
Session Title

1    Speaking with Confidence: Introductions and Everyday Conversation
2    Listening for Meaning and Understanding Context
3    Pronunciation: English Vowel Sounds
4    Word Stress, Sentence Stress and Intonation
5    Everyday Dialogues and Natural Conversation
6    Building Vocabulary, Idioms and Common Phrases
7    Formal and Informal English
8    Understanding Spoken English through Different Media
9    Group Discussion and Expressing Opinions Clearly
10   Review, Practice and Fluency Development

Course Overview

This course is designed for non-native English speakers aiming to improve their confidence and fluency in everyday spoken English. Each session focuses on practical speaking and listening activities, emphasising pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary development and the effective use of English in a range of everyday social and conversational contexts.

Required Previous Experience (if any)
Participants should have an English proficiency level of at least B2 (Cambridge First Certificate) or IELTS 5.5-6.5, or an equivalent understanding of spoken English.

Required Reading Material or Special Equipment Needed (if any)
None required.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, you will be better prepared to:

• communicate with greater confidence, clarity and fluency in everyday spoken English;

• use pronunciation, intonation, stress, vocabulary and everyday expressions more effectively;

• understand and respond more naturally to spoken English in a range of social and conversational contexts.

Teaching and Learning Approach

The teaching and learning approach for this course combines tutor-led instruction, group activities, and independent study supported by individual guidance from the tutor. Classes are conducted face-to-face in a classroom setting and utilise diverse teaching methods, including presentations, multimedia resources, class discussions, and interactive activities. These methods are selected to engage students, accommodate varied learning styles, and support effective understanding of the subject matter. The approach is also designed to recognise and be responsive to the diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities, and cultural perspectives represented within the student cohort, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Additional Information

This course descriptor may be subject to change during the delivery of the course, depending on the specific direction and nature of the learner cohort, and is intended to be responsive to the group dynamics as they emerge during the delivery of the course.