Great!

Since the focus is purely on **speaking** and the duration is about a year, we can expand the
syllabus to cover a wider range of topics and skills. The goal will be to help learners develop strong
communication skills, build fluency, and improve pronunciation and confidence in various real-world and
academic contexts. Here’s a revised **40-week syllabus** for speaking-focused learning, broken into
units to cover key areas.

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### **Speaking-Focused Communication English Syllabus**

**Course Title**: Communication English for Studying Abroad (USA Focus)

**Duration**: 40 Weeks (1 year), 2 lessons per week, 1.5 hours per lesson

**Mode**: Online

**Level**: Intermediate (A2-B1)

**Focus**: Speaking skills for academic, social, and everyday life in the USA

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### **Course Outline**

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### **Unit 1: Getting Started (Weeks 1-4)**

**Goal**: Build basic speaking confidence, introduce key phrases, and practice daily communication

**Key Skills**: Introducing yourself, asking/answering questions, making small talk, discussing personal
experiences

**Topics**:

- Introductions and greetings

- Talking about hobbies, family, and personal background

- Daily routines and activities

- Asking for and giving directions

**Tasks**:
- Role-play: Introducing yourself to a new classmate or teacher

- Pair practice: Asking and answering questions about daily routines

- Small talk simulation: Talking about weekend plans

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### **Unit 2: Academic Life (Weeks 5-8)**

**Goal**: Practice communication skills required in an academic setting

**Key Skills**: Participating in discussions, presenting ideas, asking questions in class

**Topics**:

- University life (campus facilities, academic culture)

- Classroom interactions (discussing assignments, answering questions)

- Giving short presentations

- Study groups and collaborative work

**Tasks**:

- Simulation: Participating in a class discussion

- Short presentation: Talking about a personal experience

- Group discussion: Pros and cons of online learning

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### **Unit 3: Socializing and Making Friends (Weeks 9-12)**

**Goal**: Develop fluency and ease in casual, social settings

**Key Skills**: Making small talk, expressing opinions, agreeing and disagreeing politely

**Topics**:

- Socializing at events (parties, campus events, clubs)

- Polite expressions and casual conversations

- Handling disagreements and conflict politely

**Tasks**:

- Role-play: Meeting new people at a social event

- Pair practice: Casual conversation on a shared hobby

- Debate: Simple discussion about preferences (e.g., favorite films)

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### **Unit 4: Daily Life in the USA (Weeks 13-16)**

**Goal**: Prepare learners for common daily interactions in the USA

**Key Skills**: Asking for help, describing needs, handling situations like shopping, eating out, and
renting

**Topics**:

- Shopping and making requests (asking for help, comparing items)

- Eating out (ordering food, dietary restrictions)

- Accommodation (discussing rental issues, roommate problems)

- Handling service complaints (at a restaurant, store, etc.)

**Tasks**:

- Simulation: Ordering food at a restaurant

- Role-play: Asking a roommate to resolve a conflict

- Pair practice: Describing a problem and asking for help

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### **Unit 5: Cultural Awareness and Social Etiquette (Weeks 17-20)**

**Goal**: Understand and adapt to American culture and social customs

**Key Skills**: Cultural comparison, learning about American social norms, adapting communication
styles

**Topics**:

- American social norms (greetings, politeness, personal space)

- Differences in communication styles (direct vs. indirect)

- Gestures, body language, and tone of voice

- Handling misunderstandings and cultural shock

**Tasks**:

- Group discussion: Comparing cultural norms (your culture vs. American culture)

- Simulation: Navigating a misunderstanding

- Pair practice: Giving advice on adapting to a new culture

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### **Unit 6: Handling Real-World Situations (Weeks 21-24)**

**Goal**: Strengthen learners' ability to communicate in everyday situations

**Key Skills**: Negotiating, making requests, dealing with emergencies

**Topics**:

- Asking for and giving advice

- Negotiating prices and deals (e.g., in the market, with landlords)

- Describing and handling emergencies

- Healthcare (talking to doctors, describing symptoms)

**Tasks**:
- Role-play: Asking a doctor for advice on health

- Simulation: Handling an emergency situation

- Group activity: Negotiating a price at a flea market

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### **Unit 7: Academic Communication (Weeks 25-28)**

**Goal**: Develop academic communication skills, especially for presentations and discussions

**Key Skills**: Public speaking, academic discussions, participating in debates

**Topics**:

- Giving academic presentations (structure, fluency, clarity)

- Asking and answering questions in a formal setting

- Debating topics and expressing viewpoints

- Discussing complex academic ideas

**Tasks**:

- Individual presentation: Present a topic related to your major

- Group discussion: Exploring solutions to common academic challenges

- Debate: Discussing the pros and cons of a particular academic issue (e.g., online vs. traditional classes)

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### **Unit 8: Improving Pronunciation and Fluency (Weeks 29-32)**

**Goal**: Focus on pronunciation, stress, intonation, and overall fluency

**Key Skills**: Clear pronunciation, using natural intonation, improving fluency in speech

**Topics**:

- Pronunciation of tricky sounds in English (e.g., "th," "r," "l")

- Using intonation to express meaning

- Fluency exercises (talking without pauses, reducing filler words)

**Tasks**:

- Pair practice: Tongue twisters and pronunciation exercises

- Group activity: Fluency challenge (talking on a topic for 2 minutes without stopping)

- Individual exercise: Recording and analyzing a short monologue

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### **Unit 9: Preparing for Social and Academic Events (Weeks 33-36)**

**Goal**: Gain confidence in handling social and academic events (e.g., conferences, parties, group
projects)

**Key Skills**: Networking, discussing academic topics, sharing ideas in group projects

**Topics**:

- Attending academic conferences and events

- Participating in group projects and team discussions

- Networking with professors and peers

- Handling questions and feedback at events

**Tasks**:

- Role-play: Networking at an academic conference

- Group activity: Collaborative group project presentation

- Pair practice: Responding to feedback and questions politely

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### **Unit 10: End-of-Course Review and Practice (Weeks 37-40)**

**Goal**: Review and apply all skills learned throughout the year, focusing on fluency and confidence

**Key Skills**: Combining all speaking skills in real-world situations

**Topics**:

- Review of all previous topics (daily life, academic life, socializing, emergencies, etc.)

- Combining grammar, pronunciation, and fluency skills in speaking

- Practicing spontaneous speech

**Tasks**:

- Simulation: Handle a range of real-world situations (social, academic, emergencies)

- Group discussion: Personal reflection on progress and future goals

- Final task: Deliver a 5-minute presentation on a chosen topic (social or academic)

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### **Materials**

- **Resources**: Role-playing activities, online videos for listening and discussion, TED Talks for
presentation practice

- **Assignments**: Regular speaking tasks (role-plays, simulations, presentations), recording of self for
feedback

- **Technology**: Use video conferencing tools (Zoom, Google Meet) with breakout rooms for
pair/group practice

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This extended syllabus focuses on **speaking fluency**, **academic preparedness**, and **cultural
understanding** while providing continuous, structured practice for a wide variety of speaking
scenarios. By the end of the year, learners should feel confident using English in daily, academic, and
professional settings.