What you'll learn?

Unit

Speaking

Listening

Vocabulary

11

Talking about animals and plants; discussing environmental problems and solutions

A tour of a zoo; a tour of a nature preserve

Animals and animal species; environmental problems; ways to help the environment

12

Talking about news stories and sources; telling a story; discussing a current-events survey

TV news reports; a conversation about funny news stories

News sources; newspaper sections

13

Comparing city and country life; talking about safety habits and tips; telling stories about dumb or unlucky criminals

Conversations about cities people used to live in; news stories of unlucky and dumb criminals

City and country features; types of crimes; ways to stay safe

14

Discussing favorite activities; talking about music and movies; discussing art and artists

Styles of music; descriptions of DVDs; an art museum tour

Types of music; types of art; words associated with art

15

Describing how someone has changed; talking about childhood memories; discussing historical places and events

A conversation about memories; tours of popular tourist sites

Past actions and events; countries; tourist attractions; periods of time in the past

16

Discussing funny pictures and stories; talking about comics and cartoons; telling jokes

Funny stories; true funny stories

Words to describe humor; types of humor

Description

Conversational English is the successful speaking and listening course that takes students from a high-beginning to a high-intermediate level. This three-stage course in American English is designed to develop oral communication skills and increase fluency. Unique twists on topics draw students into conversations and engaging activities that guarantee maximum talking time. Features of the course include more systematic presentation and recycling of structures and vocabulary, increased focus on communication activities, and Expansion review sections. The expanded self-study section includes grammar, listening, and vocabulary practice, offering students additional opportunities for review and consolidation. Grammar paradigms and listening texts are included as well.

Audience :

Intermediate Conversational English users, fresh graduates, employees aspiring for better jobs, multinational companies' candidates and overseas students etc.

Topics :

11- The environment

o  Animals and nature

o  Protecting our environment

12- News and current events

o  Good news!

o  Did you hear about... ?

13- City life

o  The best place to live

o  Better safe than sorry!

14- Entertainment and art

o  What do you enjoy?

o  But is it art?

15- The past

o  Remembering

o  Historical places

16- Comedy and humor

o  What's so funny?

o  That's hilarious!

Prerequisities :

Recommended Knowledge :

Content knowledge of the Conversational English Level 05

Recommended Course(s) :

Category :

  • English

Training Materials :

Cambridge’s Let's Talk Student’s Book; Class Audio CD

Labs :

This course includes several audio-video practices to ensure that the trainees will gain the targeted skills.

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