Understanding the basic communication strategies of essential communication skills

1. engage in basic conversation
2. recognize key phrases in simple interactions
3. use appropriate stress and intonation in basic exchanges.

Identifying key words in spoken English to understand the topic of conversation.

1. listen for key words in a conversation to infer the main topic.
2. recognize and produce correct pronunciation of key words in a conversation.
3. critically assess the relevance of key words to determine the speaker’s intent.

Understanding and responding to cause and effect relationships in spoken explanations.

1. identify cause and effect relationships in spoken explanations.
2. articulate a response demonstrating understanding of cause and effect.
3. use correct pronunciation and intonation when discussing cause and effect.

Recognizing agreement and disagreement in conversations and expressing personal opinions.

1. identify points of agreement and disagreement in conversations. express personal opinions
2. clearly in response to agreement or disagreement.
3. apply appropriate pragmatic strategies when expressing agreement or disagreement.

Evaluating advantages and disadvantages in spoken discussions and presenting informed opinions.

1. identify advantages and disadvantages in a spoken discussion.
2. present a reasoned opinion on the advantages and disadvantages discussed.
3. use clear and accurate pronunciation when discussing advantages and disadvantages.

Recognizing explanations and examples in spoken presentations and delivering clear introductions.

1. identify when a speaker provides explanations or examples in a presentation.
2. deliver a clear introduction to a presentation, including relevant examples.
3. use correct pronunciation and stress patterns when introducing a topic and providing examples.

Mid-Term Exam Preparation

1. Accurately identifying key information, cause and effect, and agreement/disagreement in spoken English.
2. Clearly expressing opinions, providing explanations, and presenting structured arguments.
3. Correctly using pronunciation, intonation, and stress in spoken English.

Mid-term: Mid-Term Review and Assessment

1. Spoken reception: Being able to demonstrate the ability to comprehend key information and relationships in spoken English.
2. Spoken production: Being able to demonstrate the ability to clearly express opinions and provide supporting arguments in spoken English.
3. Pronunciation, Sociolinguistic, and Pragmatic: Being able to demonstrate accurate pronunciation, intonation, and stress in spoken English.

Following and explaining processes in spoken English, using clear signalling language.

1. follow a spoken description of a process with clearly signposted steps.
2. explain a process clearly, using appropriate signaling language to guide the listener.
3. use precise pronunciation and intonation to signal the steps of a process.

1. categorize information while listening to a lecture or presentation.
2. deliver a structured spoken description, clearly organizing the information
3. apply pragmatic strategies to enhance clarity during presentations.

Recognizing and describing details in spoken English, with a focus on accuracy and spatial relations.

1. accurately recognize specific details, such as numbers, in spoken English.
2. describe spatial relationships clearly in spoken English, using appropriate prepositions and descriptive language.
3. use correct pronunciation and stress patterns when describing details and spatial relations.

Identifying temporal references in spoken English and delivering clear conclusions.

1. identify references to past and present time in spoken presentations or lectures.
2. deliver a clear conclusion in a spoken presentation, summarizing key points.
3. use correct pronunciation and intonation when summarizing temporal references and concluding a presentation.

Recognizing the structure of spoken presentations and discussing future predictions with clarity.

1. identify the structure of a spoken presentation, including the introduction, body, and conclusion.
2. discuss predictions about future events, using appropriate language structures and vocabulary.
3. use clear pronunciation and intonation to distinguish between different parts of a presentation and when making future predictions.

Recognizing the structure of spoken presentations and discussing future predictions with clarity.

1. identify the structure of a spoken presentation, including the introduction, body, and conclusion.
2. discuss predictions about future events, using appropriate language structures and vocabulary.
3. use clear pronunciation and intonation to distinguish between different parts of a presentation and when making future predictions.

Final Exam Preparation

1. Spoken Reception: Being able to understand and interpret spoken English, including structure, key points, and additional information.
2. Spoken Production: being able to clearly articulate ideas, provide explanations, and participate in discussions.
3. Pronunciation: being able to use accurate pronunciation, intonation, and stress to enhance clarity.

1. Demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret spoken English in various contexts.
2. Demonstrate the ability to effectively present ideas and respond to questions in spoken English.
3. Demonstrate accurate and fluent pronunciation, with appropriate intonation and stress.