Prerequisite: Reading, comprehension, writing, speaking at an intermediate level



Overall Goals:

1. This course aims to give students who speak English at minimum at the intermediate level the opportunity to acquire public speaking skills by learning writing techniques, delivery techniques, posture, pronunciation, and vocabulary to project ideas into speech.


2. Through role play and group discussions, students will be able to gain confidence as English speakers to deliver short and longer speeches in a variety of settings, including class and work presentations, speaking on camera (videos for personal or professional purposes), small and large gatherings of friends or family, religious functions, and whenever an occasion may call for public speaking.


3. Emphasis will be placed on improving reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, with particular attention on the process of transforming ideas into the written word that will then be delivered in spoken form, using correct grammar, enriched vocabulary, appropriate idiomatic expressions, and engaging posture.


4. The topics and subjects to be chosen will be related to the classroom, workplace, the environment, the news, education, culture, health, and various social situations. The course focuses on refining the skills already acquired.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

• Select and develop topics of interest for a target audience.


• Formulate clear ideas on the topic.


• Transform ideas into written text that may:




• Express opinions, tastes and preferences (current affairs, culture, society).


• Express hopes, desires and goals.


• Talk about past events, families and past experiences.


• Give advice and make suggestions on knowledge area/topic of speech.




• Use positive posture to engage audience.


• Perfect tone and delivery for maximum impact.

Methodology:


A variety of learning techniques such as video review, role-play, discussion, and presentations will be used to develop oral fluency.


Required Material:

• Device: PC (Windows 11) or Mac OS 13 (Ventura or newer).
  Laptops or desktops are recommended for full functionality.
  
  Students may be able to participate using Chromebooks or tablets, but features may be limited.
• Internet Connection: Minimum - 10 Mbps download / 2 Mbps upload.
  Recommended - 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.
  
  Wired internet connection is preferred for stability.
• Audio & Video: Headphones or earbuds with a microphone.
  Webcam (built-in or external) is recommended.
Web Browser: The latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari.

Please see Microsoft's detailed link for more information: Microsoft Detailed Link


• Book

E-Book

Online resources; see below:

Title: TED talks (Presentations for ESL Students, general, and on body language)

Author: Various