What it is about
You practice speaking in an informal, communicative environment: weekly meetings in the course plus small, campus-based private groups for further conversation outside class. In the end you will be able to express yourself more fluently in various social situations, paraphrase complex thoughts, and be more aware of cultural differences.
What you will be able to do
- fluent speaking in diverse social situations
- low inhibition and few searching strategies when speaking
- paraphrasing to express complex ideas
- reflection and analysis of cultural differences
What the module consists of
- Conversation meetings (weekly)Opportunities for oral practice in a large course group
- Small group meetings (weekly, private, campus-based)Intense, self-directed speaking practice
Teaching method
- Communicative and skills-orientedPromotes active language use
- Small-group discussions, pair work, listening exercisesEnable interaction and feedback