English: Advanced Conversation Classes
Time
26.9.–5.12.2024 on Thursdays at 17–19.15
No lessons on week 42.
Venue
Tampere (more information will be sent to participants by email)
More information about the teaching venues
Teacher
Richard Vincent, CertTESOL, LTCLDipTESOL, MA(TESOL)
Target group
Advanced Conversation Classes is a course designed for advanced-level speakers of English (C1/C2, advanced/proficient) to help them with their spoken English. The aim is to increase learners’ fluency, accuracy and complexity of their interactive communication skills.
The course is suitable both for people who took Advanced Communication Classes in autumn 2023 as well as newcomers.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to communicate in English more accurately, fluently, and with a greater degree of complexity. During the course, you will be challenged to communicate on controversial topics and be able to talk about subjects in more depth. Participants will have improved their confidence in communicating effectively and will have learnt new vocabulary connected with daily life and international themes.
Contents
Topics – Personal (own perception, well-being, relationships, food, work-life balance), the world (travel, nature, tools, descriptions, fashion), society (entertainment, money and finance, games, technology, celebrations and festivals) and global issues (movements, the press, migration, the environment, innovation and creativity).
Systems – Vocabulary connected with the topics which also includes collocations and phrasal verbs. Grammar consists of modal verbs, conditional sentences, active and passive voice, a comprehensive look at the tenses, and prepositions and articles. Grammar will not be practised explicitly but through using the course materials in a deductive way.
Modes of study
Active and regular attendance. There will be no end of course test.
Materials
Way ahead - English for Advanced Conversation classes (Finn Lectura) and the teacher’s own materials.
ISBN: 978-951-1-33406-4
The book is not included in the course fee.
Additional information
Education coordinator Suvi Tartia, suvi.tartia (at) tampereenkesayliopisto.fi, tel. / Whatsapp 050 575 7127
The information published above is subject to change.