Cursos: Course of Oral Fluency in English for Business & Real Life
FOREWORD
The aim of this intensive program is to speak English fluently using correct grammar and language skills. This course provides the skills you need to communicate the step by step aspects of daily occurrences in real life. Special attention is given to the various aspects of fluency including pronunciation, grammar, advanced vocabulary, and oral skills. Finally, you will be able to speak English confidently and effectively in public.
OBJECTIVES
This course is especially designed for:
- Business people interested in acquiring oral skills to enhance successful and effective presentation
- Students planning to study/work abroad
- Anyone wishing to improve his or her spoken English
PROGRAMME
I. GRAMMAR FOR ORAL FLUENCY
This class helps to improve grammatical accuracy in spoken English. Verb tenses, articles, word forms and complex structures will be emphasized. Students will learn how to use the language grammatically through practice with conversational exchange.
II. PRONUNCIATION
In the class, students will focus primarily on improving production of the correct stress, rhythm and intonation of spoken English. Students will also practice blending sound and pronounce tricky words. Class will help to improve problems with individual sounds.
III. ORAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
In the class, participants will learn techniques and practice working on advanced-level functions, such as explaining and describing in various situations. A correct usage of idioms and essential phrases will also receive attention.
IV. PUBLIC SPEAKING
In this class, students will learn useful techniques to give presentations in a clear and structured way, such as eye contact, gestures, voice, and the usage of transitions. Participants will give short speeches and individual presentations applying acquired knowledge from previous classes.
TUITION FEES
Tuition fees for the Course are 450 Euros.
COURSE LENGTH AND SCHEDULE
The duration of the course is 4 weeks (32 hours). The programme begins on July 1st, 2008 and finishes on July 28th, 2008.
Sessions are generally held from Monday to Thursday. Tentative Schedule:
Intermediate level: 12:30 pm – 14:30 pm
Advance level: 15:30 pm – 17:30 pm
Classes will be held at CIFF Training Centre in Madrid, at Calle Conde de Serrallo, 4 (near Plaza de Castilla), in the centre of Madrid´s financial district.
