Academic English - Speaking
- Level: CEFR B1 – B2 | IELTS 4 – 6.5
- Number of Lessons: 30 (Digital)
- Lesson Duration: Approx. 60 mins
At a Glance
- Key Content: Getting help from tutors and peers; Working online; Taking part in group work; Preparing and giving presentations; Referring to and describing visuals and data; Asking critical questions
Features
- 30 lessons at B1 and B2 level for academic speaking skills development and practice
- A practical syllabus aligned to the everyday needs of a college or university student
- Activities that are focused on the vocabulary, key language and skills needed for effective communication with tutors, peers and wider university staff in both face-to-face and online environments
- Speaking tasks with model answers and explanations which can also be stored for sharing with teachers and peers.
- A wide variety of accents, including non-native speakers of English
About Academic English - Speaking
Academic English - Speaking can be used flexibly as a self-study course or homework supplement for students who are preparing for further academic study in English. It is a highly practical course that will help learners improve their speaking skills across a range of disciplines, from Architecture to Medicine.
Those who are willing to study 2-3 hours a week over several months will see a significant improvement in their skills and have increased confidence with spoken communication in an academic setting.
The material has been written by practising teachers and EAP experts, and designed with the everyday needs of the student in mind. The lessons cover a range of realistic situations and scenarios which include speaking with tutors and peers either face-to-face or online; working as a group with other students; presenting; asking questions after a talk or lecture; and interacting socially with peers and university staff.
Each lesson in Academic English - Speaking is broken down into short sections that will help learners develop their own spoken communication style. There is a specific focus on the vocabulary and functional language relevant to the given scenario, as well as tips and support with pronunciation.
Lessons start from listening to extracts of presentations, seminars or discussions on a wide range of topics such as renewable energy, e-learning, disease prevention, and equal opportunities. Learners are then the introduced to key language which is supported with structured practice to aid retention. There are multiple opportunities for students to replicate the situation in both controlled and freer practice exercises and record themselves speaking. Lessons culminate in a scaffolded speaking task that is supported by modelled speech and explanations, and which can also be stored for sharing with teachers and peers.
Those who are willing to study 2-3 hours a week over several months will see a significant improvement in their skills and have increased confidence with spoken communication in an academic setting.
The material has been written by practising teachers and EAP experts, and designed with the everyday needs of the student in mind. The lessons cover a range of realistic situations and scenarios which include speaking with tutors and peers either face-to-face or online; working as a group with other students; presenting; asking questions after a talk or lecture; and interacting socially with peers and university staff.
Each lesson in Academic English - Speaking is broken down into short sections that will help learners develop their own spoken communication style. There is a specific focus on the vocabulary and functional language relevant to the given scenario, as well as tips and support with pronunciation.
Lessons start from listening to extracts of presentations, seminars or discussions on a wide range of topics such as renewable energy, e-learning, disease prevention, and equal opportunities. Learners are then the introduced to key language which is supported with structured practice to aid retention. There are multiple opportunities for students to replicate the situation in both controlled and freer practice exercises and record themselves speaking. Lessons culminate in a scaffolded speaking task that is supported by modelled speech and explanations, and which can also be stored for sharing with teachers and peers.