Conversational English 2
Course Syllabus
Our Conversational English 2 Course is the second part to our Conversation Class series. While the Conversation 1 was a stepping stone to fundamental conversational skills, Conversation 2 delves into more advanced, controversial, and meaningful topics. The class is taught at an upper intermediate to advanced level and students should have a solid level of intermediate English language proficiency and writing experience. Class activities include role plays, round-table discussions, simulations, debates, lecture, presentations, and optional writing assignments, which are all designed to develop fluency, listening, reading, and writing skills.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Discuss deep and meaningful topics in an articulate way
Use modern native vocabulary for trending social behavior and events
Create a “hook” in a formal presentation
Have more confidence giving impromptu speeches under pressure
Learn to navigate controversial topics smoothly
Gain a deeper understanding and broader vocabulary for alternative lifestyles, beliefs, and stages of mental and physical health
CLASS STRUCTURE:
Unless a fellow classmate is having difficulty understanding a concept, please use only English during class time. There may be times the teacher will ask a student to use Burmese to define a word or idea to the class.
On the following page is a guide to daily activities in class. * Though each class will vary a bit in structure, there are common components to each session:
Sign In- Students sign the roster for attendance (this way I can e-mail the day’s lessons to students who were absent).
Cup of Conversation- At the beginning of class, students must choose a question to discuss from the cup of conversation. Round-table discussion will follow.
Lecture- teacher introduces topic for the day, which may include new vocabulary or grammar.
Student-Led Activity- Students take the lead with role plays and simulations.
Writing- (optional, periodically assigned) students go home and use new vocabulary and grammar concepts from the day to write from a given topic. If you choose to write, your assignment should be turned in within one week of the class day it is assigned to.