Academic Presentations and Speaking Skills

Catalog description

This class is for international students who need to develop their speaking skills from B1+ to B2 proficiency as defined in CEFR, which describes one’s ability at this level to “take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining [one’s] views.” Students in this course will practice speaking skills in a variety of contexts, including participating in group discussions, and interacting one-on-one. Students will also exercise their ability to follow extended lectures and respond appropriately with questions or comments.