This course uses advanced authentic English sources for listening, along with vocabulary, grammar, and speaking exercises to help students improve their oral communication skills.
To improve listening comprehension and discussion skills, with the help of reading, writing, and vocabulary exercises. Audiovisual materials from BBC will be used.
1st class (Wed. 4/9): Unit 1, Origins
2nd class (Wed. 4/16): Unit 1, Origins; Unit 2, Opinion
3rd class (Wed. 4/23): Unit 2, Opinion
4th class (Wed. 4/30): Test on Units 1-2; Unit 3, Places
5th class (Wed. 5/14): Unit 3, Places; Unit 4, Justice
6th class (Wed. 5/21): Unit 4, Justice
7th class (Wed. 5/28): Test on Units 3-4; Unit 5, Secrets
8th class (Wed. 6/4): Unit 5, Secrets; Unit 6, Trends
9th class (Wed. 6/11): Unit 6, Trends
10th class (Wed. 6/18): Test on Units 5-6; Unit 7, Freedom
11th class (Wed. 6/25): Unit 7, Freedom; Unit 8, Time
12th class (Wed. 7/2): Unit 8, Time
13th class (Wed. 7/9): Test on Units 7-8; Unit 9, Inspiration
14th class (Wed. 7/16): Unit 9, Inspiration; Unit 10, Horizons
15th class (Wed. 7/23): Unit 10, Horizons; Test on Units 9-10
Antonia Clare & J. J. Wilson. (2012). Speak Out Advanced Students’ Book. Essex, England: Pearson.
The content is identical to the Monday graduate level oral expression class taught by the same instructor.
Attendance, weekly preparation & participation 30%; 5 tests 70% (14% each)