Course aims
Build learner ability and confidence in delivering English presentations. Give learners support in improving their delivery quality in areas such as rhythm, pausing, stress and intonation. Other areas of presenting will also be addressed such using visuals to support delivery, body-language, and engaging the audience.
Learners can expect a high degree of interaction with both the teacher and other learners though small-group and pair-work activities. Learners will be expected to prepare and deliver two mini-presentations during the course (which they receive individual feedback for).
Course details
Learner type/level*: Intermediate (CEFR B1-B2); young adult/adult learners. All nationalities and learner types welcome.
Lesson length/timing: 50min/week x10 weeks (10 lessons)
Homework tasks: Around 60min/week
Lesson size: 5-10 learners
Course start: April 18, 2021
Lesson timing: Every Sun 2-2:50pm Japan time (12am EST)
Lesson format: Real-time (synchronous) online**
Total course cost: USD$100.00/student (including course materials)
Deadline for applications: March 31, 2021
*All learners take a free 30min one-on-one lesson (& English level-check) before joining the course
**Learners need access to PC or device with a webcam & mic, and a stable internet/WIFI connection to use them. Learners also need to have Zoom (free software/app) installed
Course schedule*
| Date/time** | Topic | Skills etc. | |
| 1 | Sun April 18, 2-2:50pm | Course outline & delivery evaluation criteria | Warm-up speaking task: Presentation needs & experiences |
| 2 | Sun April 25, 2-2:50pm | Body language & eye-contact | |
| 3 | Sun May 2, 2-2:50pm | Speed & pausing | |
| 4 | Sun May 9, 2-2:50pm | Phoneme/syllable stress problems 1 | |
| 5 | Sun May 16, 2-2:50pm | Mini-presentation 1 | Stress and intonation |
| 6 | Sun May 23, 2-2:50pm | Phoneme/syllable stress problems 2 | |
| 7 | Sun Mar 30, 2-2:50pm | Tips for visuals (eg. PowerPoint slides) | |
| 8 | Sun June 6, 2-2:50pm | Tips for engaging audience | |
| 9 | Sun June 13, 2-2:50pm | Mini-presentation 2 | Useful phrases/language for presenters |
| 10 | Sun June 20, 2-2:50pm | Review: Learner as teacher activity | Review |
*Lesson content may change due to class/learner needs
**Lesson times are Japan time (12am EST)
Apply here for free 30min (one-on-one) introduction lesson
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