【講義概要】
On this course, students will develop their communication skills by talking about a range of common topics, such as hometown, family and friends, hobbies. Students will also use the topics covered in class to create a personal scrapbook which they will use to support and reflect on their in-class conversations.
【学習到達目標】
The course aims to develop students’conversational skills on a range of common topics. Students will improve their vocabulary, fluency and overall confidence in English through a range of activities designed to develop both their listening and speaking skills.
【履修上の注意】
It is important to try to use English spontaneously, as it will make for improved fluency.
【事前準備学習】
Students will be expected to use English whenever possible. All homework is to be submitted at the beginning of each class period. Students will be expected to study for two hours a week for preparation, conversations, and presentations.
【教材】
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| 教科書 | 『Conversations in Class (3rd edition)』 Jerry Talandis Jr. and Bruno Vannieu Alma Publishing 2023 |
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【評価方法】
Participation and Effort (20%)
Scrapbook (20%)
Conversation and Language Tests (30%)
Homework Videos (30%)
【講義テーマ】
| 回数 | テーマ | テーマURL |
| 1 | Introduction to the course. Summer holiday | |
| 2 | Giving general overview and adding details | |
| 3 | Getting time to think. Introducing new topics smoothly | |
| 4 | Conversation test | |
| 5 | Presentation #1-Introduce your summer | |
| 6 | Asking for repetition | |
| 7 | Talking about a large topic with sub-topics | |
| 8 | Discussing pros and cons | |
| 9 | Conversation test | |
| 10 | Agreeing and disagreeing | |
| 11 | Asking follow-up questions | |
| 12 | Transitions | |
| 13 | Continuing conversations | |
| 14 | Final Conversation test | |
| 15 | Final Presentation | |
| 16 | 定期試験期間 | |