English: Improve your Communication Skills - distance learning
Time
Online course 20.5.–19.6.2025 at 17.00–18.30:
week 21: Tue 20.5., Wed 21.5. ja Thu 22.5.
week 22: Mon 26.5., Tue 27.5. ja Wed 28.5.
week 23: ei opetusta
week 24: Tue 10.6., Wed 11.6. ja Thu 12.6.
week 15: Tue 17.6., Wed 18.6. ja Thu 19.6.
We will use Zoom and Moodle platforms on the course. To participate, you will need a computer with a reliable internet connection, a microphone, and a camera. More information will be sent by email approximately a week before the first lesson.
Teacher
Richard Vincent, CertTESOL, LTCLDipTESOL, MA(TESOL)
Target group
Improve Your Communication Skills is suitable for upper-intermediate English learners (B2 level) who want to improve their spoken English. The aim is to increase fluency, accuracy and complexity of interactive communication skills.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Objectives
By the end of the course you
- will be able to communicate in English more precisely, efficiently and elaborately
- will have been challenged to communicate on controversial topics and be able to talk about subjects in more depth
- will have improved your confidence in communicating and discussing more effectively
- will have learnt new vocabulary on a variety of themes.
Contents
A range of different themes will be covered and learners will practise expressing their opinions effectively. Students will also look at different grammatical structures, learn and practise new vocabulary, idioms and phrasal verbs.
Modes of study
Active and regular attendance. There will be no end of course test.
The course consists of 24 lessons (à 45 minutes) as well as independent work.
Materials
Teacher's own materials (shared via Moodle)
Additional information
The information published above is subject to change.