Practical English Face-to-face B1+ - contact learning
Time
8.1.-23.4. 2026 on Thursdays at 17.00-19.00 (no lessons on 26.2. and 2.4.)
Place
Tampere (more detailed information will be sent to participants by email)
Language proficiency level
Skill level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR
Description
The new book Speakout B1+ 3rd edition focuses on practical English.
The course is suitable for those who want to strengthen their current skills and learn new ones. You can study in class with your own group and do exercises both in the book and online.
The course is a continuation of the autumn course, and we will study chapters 4-8 of the book. New students are welcome and can easily join in. Each chapter is an independent entity. New, inspiring topics will be covered: Customer service and commerce, DIY, travel and cities, interaction, social media and electronic devices, giving advice and the world of the future.
Pearson's Speakout 3rd Edition offers 100% new content, a completely new look and modern learning materials.
The course is based on the Global Scale of English, which sets clear objectives for each lesson.
New BBC videos, street interviews and video blogs expose students to real English as it is spoken around the world. Electronic materials provide good opportunities for further study.
Objectives
After taking the course you will be able to
• use grammar structures more confidently
• use a wider and more diverse vocabulary
• express your own opinions boldly and in more detail
• discuss various, also current, topics with more nuance
Materials
Pearson Education: Speakout B1+ Student's book and ebook with online practice, chapters 4-8. ISBN 978-1292407463 (NOTE: when you order the book, use the ISBN number and don’t forget the + in the name). The book is available e.g. from Adlibris.
The book is not included in the course fee.
Scope
Estimated student workload 45 lessons (45 min each), of which 38 lessons of face-to-face teaching and 8 lessons of self-study (approx. 25 min /week though you may need more)
Trainer
FM, English teacher (CertIBET), NLP Trainer, Coach, Positive Psychology Practitioner Soili Hämäläinen
Early bird discount
You will get an early bird discount of EUR10 when you enrol on this course by 14.12.2025 and pay the course fee online after filling in the enrolment form. After 15.12. the course fee will be 135 euros.
Additional information
Education assistant Tuomas Kvist: tuomas.kvist(at)tampereenkesayliopisto.fi, tel. / Whatsapp 040 163 3370
Summer University of Tampere office: toimisto(at)tampereenkesayliopisto.fi, tel. / Whatsapp 050 303 1178
The information published above is subject to change.