Course aims
Build fluency and confidence in English speaking. Give learners practical skills that can be applied to real-life communication such as managing conversations, exchanging opinions, and linking ideas. Extra focus will be given to speech quality (phonology) and high-frequency vocabulary/phrases used in speech.
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 asked to complete short homework tasks to prepare for each lesson’s speaking tasks. Learners will also receive personalized feedback including detailed written feedback from two short speaking tests.
Course details
Learner type/level*: Upper-beginner to lower intermediate (CEFR A2-B1). 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: 5-15 students
Course start: April 18, 2021
Lesson timing: Every Sunday 3-3:50pm Japan time (1am 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. Learners also need to have Zoom (free software/app) installed
Course schedule*
| Date/time** | Topic | Skills etc. | |
| 1 | Sun April 18, 3-3:50pm | Course outline & language | Asking for more information |
| 2 | Sun April 25, 3-3:50pm | Hometowns and countries | Continuing conversations |
| 3 | Sun May 2, 3-3:50pm | Weekends and interests | Similar sounds 1 |
| 4 | Sun May 9, 3-3:50pm | Travel (speaking test 1) | Pair-work vocabulary quiz 1 |
| 5 | Sun May 16, 3-3:50pm | Money and shopping | Giving opinions |
| 6 | Sun May 23, 3-3:50pm | Food and eating out | Common phrases & idioms |
| 7 | Sun Mar 30, 3-3:50pm | Communicating online | Similar sounds 2 |
| 8 | Sun June 6, 3-3:50pm | Study and work | Pair-work vocabulary quiz 2 |
| 9 | Sun June 13, 3-3:50pm | Movies and music (speaking test 2) | Linking/connecting language |
| 10 | Sun June 20, 3-3:50pm | 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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