Prerequisite: Be able to read and identify with the following sentences, or have taken an intermediate English course or reached level 6 at the Center for Training and Development:

1. I understand most ideas delivered through various media. However, at times I do not comprehend idiomatic expressions and formal vocabulary.
2. I can communicate my thoughts effectively on most subjects, but I need to expand my vocabulary and phrasal verbs in order to express more complex ideas.
3. I have a good understanding of grammatical structures, but I believe I need to put my acquired knowledge into practice by speaking.

Overall Goals:

1. This course aims to give students at the advanced level the opportunity to improve and practise their speaking and comprehension skills and to enrich their vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and phrasal verbs. Through group discussions and debates, students will be able to interact with fluency and spontaneity. They will gain further confidence as English speakers and will make interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
2. Emphasis will be placed on speaking skills, and particular attention will be paid to the enrichment of vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and idiomatic expressions on a wide range of subjects.
3. The topics and subjects chosen are related to the workplace, the environment, the news, education, culture, health, and relationships. The course focuses on refining the skills already acquired. (Additional themes can be covered depending on the interests of the participants.)

Intended Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Expressing main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics.
• Expressing viewpoints with reasons and explanations.
• Giving advantages and disadvantages on various issues.
• Presenting solutions to problems.
• Expressing personal preferences or experiences.
• Utilizing English in social, academic, or professional contexts.

Methodology:
A variety of learning techniques, such as discussions, debates and presentations, will be used for oral fluency acquisition.
Required Material:

• Headphones and an external microphone
• High-speed stable internet connection
• Access to a computer with a minimum of Windows 10 or Mac G5
• Book:

E-Book

Title: NorthStar, 5th ed.-Listening & Speaking 4 / Reader+ w/Resources and MyEnglishLab. Digital Format

Authors : Kim Sanabria, Tess Ferree

Copyright : 2019 / ISBN 9780136568711

Price : Approximately $ 62.50

Available at : Dawson’s Bookstore

OR

Hardcover Book

Title : NorthStar, 5th ed. – Listening and Speaking 4 | Book w/ App + Resources

Authors : Kim Sanabria, Tess Ferree

Copyright : 2019 / ISBN 9780135227022

Price : Approximately $ 43.95

Available at : Dawson’s Bookstore

***Students may choose to purchase either an e-book or a hardcover book, not both.

***Purchase should only be made after the first class.