Spoken EnglishCourse

Syllabus

Chapter 1. Basic English words

• Essential vocabulary (e.g., common nouns, verbs, adjectives).
• Greetings and farewells (e.g., Hello, Goodbye, Good morning).
• Words for quantity (e.g., some, many, few, a lot).
• Words for time (e.g., today, yesterday, tomorrow, now, later).
• High-frequency adverbs (e.g., quickly, slowly, always, never).

Chapter 2. Basic Grammar

• Subject-Verb agreement.
• Tenses overview (Simple Present, Past, and Future).
• Use of 'to be' (am, is, are, was, were).
• Articles (a, an, the) and their basic usage.
• Personal Pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they).

Chapter 3. Verbs

• Regular and Irregular verbs (past tense and past participle forms).
• Modal verbs (Can, Could, May, Might, Must, Should, Will, Would).
• Introduction to Phrasal Verbs (e.g., look up, turn off, put on).
• Using verbs in basic sentence structures.
• Gerunds and Infinitives (basic distinction).

Chapter 4. Text Making

• Simple Sentence Construction (Subject + Verb + Object).
• Compound Sentences (using conjunctions like 'and,' 'but,' 'or').
• Writing simple descriptions of people, places, and things.
• Writing short narrative paragraphs.
• Using connectors/transition words (e.g., first, next, finally, however).

Chapter 5. Parts of Speech

• Nouns (Common, Proper, Count, Non-count).
• Adjectives and their order (e.g., size, color, origin).
• Adverbs (of manner, place, time).
• Prepositions (in, on, at, under, above, between).
• Interjections (e.g., Wow! Oh! Oops!).

Chapter 6. Direct and indirect speech

• Converting simple statements from Direct to Indirect Speech.
• Converting simple questions (WH and Yes/No) from Direct to Indirect Speech.
• Reporting verbs (say, tell, ask, reply).
• Changes in time and place expressions (e.g., 'today' to 'that day').
• Practice exercises focusing on everyday conversations.

Chapter 7. Active voice and passive voice

• Identifying the subject and object.
• Structure of the Active Voice.
• Structure of the Passive Voice (using 'to be' + Past Participle).
• When to use the Passive Voice (e.g., when the action is more important than the agent).
• Conversion exercises in various tenses.

Chapter 8. WH Questions

• Forming questions with 'What,' 'Where,' 'When,' 'Why,' 'Who,' and 'How.'
• Asking about people, things, places, time, and reasons.
• Practice asking follow-up WH questions.
• Intonation patterns for WH questions.
• Common WH phrases (e.g., 'What kind of...?', 'How long...?', 'Who is in charge...?').

Chapter 9. Yes or No Questions

• Forming questions using 'Do,' 'Does,' and 'Did.'
• Forming questions using 'Be' verbs (Is, Are, Was, Were).
• Forming questions using Modal verbs (Can, Should, Will).
• Giving short and long answers (e.g., "Yes, I do." or "Yes, I like to read books.").
• Intonation patterns for Yes/No questions.

Chapter 10. School Speaking

• Asking and answering questions about homework and classes.
• Talking to a teacher (asking for permission, asking for clarification).
• Conversations with classmates (planning projects, discussing exams).
• Excusing absence (e.g., "I won't be in school today because...").
• Giving and following simple instructions in a school context.

Chapter 11. Textile shopping speaking

• Asking about prices, sizes, and colors.
• Requesting to try on clothes (e.g., "Where are the fitting rooms?").
• Discussing fabric type and quality (e.g., cotton, silk, synthetic).
• Bargaining/Negotiating price (if applicable to the context).
• Making a complaint or requesting an exchange/refund.

Chapter 12. Hotel Speaking

• Checking in and checking out procedures.
• Asking for room service or housekeeping.
• Requesting information (e.g., Wi-Fi password, breakfast time).
• Reporting a problem with the room or amenities.
• Booking a room over the phone or at the counter.

Chapter 13. Speaking with friends

• Initiating and ending casual conversations.
• Discussing plans for the weekend/movies/trips.
• Sharing opinions and feelings (e.g., "I think...", "I feel...").
• Agreeing and disagreeing politely.
• Telling short, engaging stories or anecdotes.

Chapter 14. Interview speaking

• Greeting and rapport-building at the start.
• Answering common questions (e.g., "Tell me about yourself," "Why do you want this job?").
• Discussing past experience and skills.
• Asking questions to the interviewer.
• Professional farewell and follow-up expressions.

Chapter 15. Speaking with relatives

• Asking about health and well-being.
• Discussing family updates and events.
• Expressing congratulations, condolences, or good wishes.
• Offering help or accepting an offer of help.
• Making plans for family gatherings.

Chapter 16. Speaking at office

• Formal and informal greetings with colleagues/superiors.
• Participating in short meetings (giving updates, presenting ideas).
• Asking for and granting leaves or time off.
• Professional communication (e.g., delegating tasks, asking for deadlines).
• Giving and receiving feedback constructively.

Chapter 17. Public speaking

• Starting a short speech (attention-grabbers, introductions).
• Structuring a 3-point speech (introduction, body, conclusion).
• Using transitional phrases (e.g., "Moving on to...", "In conclusion...").
• Dealing with stage fright and maintaining eye contact.
• Answering audience questions (Q&A session).

Chapter 18. Conversation at Railway station

• Asking for train schedules and platform numbers.
• Buying a ticket (specifying class, destination, and date).
• Asking for directions (e.g., "Where is the waiting room?").
• Reporting a problem (e.g., lost luggage, a delayed train).
• Conversations with fellow passengers.

Chapter 19. Conversation at Book shop

• Asking for a specific book or author.
• Requesting recommendations based on a genre.
• Asking about the price and availability (e.g., "Do you have this in stock?").
• Browsing and discussing books with a clerk or friend.
• Membership and discount inquiries.

Chapter 20. Conversation at Hospital

• Making an appointment with a doctor/specialist.
• Describing symptoms clearly and answering doctor's questions.
• Asking about treatment plans and medication.
• Inquiring about a patient's condition (visiting hours, updates).
• Talking to a nurse or receptionist (insurance, billing).

Chapter 21. Conversation at Store

• Asking where to find specific items.
• Inquiring about sales or special offers.
• Checking out and paying (cash, card, self-checkout).
• Handling faulty items or incorrect change.
• Asking for assistance (e.g., "Could you help me reach that?").

Chapter 22. Exercises

• Role-playing: Scenarios for all speaking chapters (e.g., "Interview practice," "Hotel check-in").
• Error Correction: Identifying and fixing common speaking mistakes.
• Vocabulary Quizzes: Testing retention of new words and phrases.
• Listening Practice: Responding to short audio clips of conversations.
• Pronunciation Drills: Focusing on common difficult sounds and stress.