Speaking Course Syllabus
Course Title: English Speaking Skills
Target Audience: Grade 6 Students (Elementary Level)
Duration: One Academic Year (2 Semesters)
Objective: To build students' confidence and fluency in spoken English through interactive
and practical activities.
1. Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Engage in conversations on everyday topics.
Express ideas, opinions, and feelings clearly.
Use proper pronunciation and intonation.
Understand and use conversational strategies.
Participate confidently in group discussions, role-plays, and presentations.
2. Weekly Topics
Semester 1
1. Week 1-2: Greetings and Introductions
o Basic greetings (formal and informal)
o Self-introductions and introducing others
o Role-play: Meeting new friends
2. Week 3-4: Talking About Yourself
o Describing hobbies, interests, and family
o Using present tense for routines and habits
o Role-play: Introducing yourself at a school event
3. Week 5-6: Everyday Conversations
o Shopping, asking for prices, and making requests
o Asking for directions
o Dialogue practice: Daily scenarios
4. Week 7-8: Asking and Giving Opinions
o Phrases for opinions: "I think," "In my opinion"
o Agreeing and disagreeing politely
o Group discussion: Favorite school subjects
5. Week 9-10: Descriptive Speaking
o Describing people, places, and objects
o Using adjectives and prepositions of place
o Activity: Describing your favorite room
6. Week 11-12: Expressing Preferences and Choices
o Talking about likes and dislikes
o Using comparatives and superlatives
o Pair activity: Choosing a vacation destination
7. Week 13-14: Storytelling (Part 1)
o Sequencing events (first, next, then)
o Retelling short stories in groups
o Activity: Telling a story from pictures
8. Week 15-16: Speaking with Confidence
o Building fluency through speed speaking
o Overcoming shyness with simple techniques
o Final activity: A short speech on a favorite topic
Semester 2
9. Week 1-2: Storytelling (Part 2)
o Telling a personal experience
o Using past tense for events
o Class activity: Sharing a memorable day
10. Week 3-4: Expressing Feelings and Emotions
o Phrases to describe feelings (happy, sad, excited)
o Role-play: Expressing empathy in situations
11. Week 5-6: Making Suggestions and Offers
o Using "How about..." and "Would you like to..."
o Pair activity: Planning a weekend activity
12. Week 7-8: Speaking for Problem Solving
o Explaining problems and solutions
o Group discussion: Solving a classroom issue
13. Week 9-10: Debating and Discussing
o Basic debate structure (for and against)
o Practicing persuasive speaking
o Class activity: Mini-debates
14. Week 11-12: Giving Presentations
o Structuring a presentation (introduction, body, conclusion)
o Presentation on a simple topic (2-3 minutes)
15. Week 13-14: Listening and Responding
o Active listening skills
o Responding naturally in conversations
o Activity: Paired Q&A sessions
16. Week 15-16: Course Recap and Final Project
o Review of topics covered
o Final project: Group skit or individual speech
3. Assessment
Participation (30%): Regular involvement in class activities and discussions.
Role-Plays and Group Work (30%): Performance in dialogues, skits, and group
presentations.
Individual Speaking Tasks (20%): Storytelling, speeches, and debates.
Final Project (20%): A group or individual presentation.
4. Learning Resources
Flashcards for vocabulary building
Audio recordings for listening practice
Videos of conversations for modeling dialogue
Worksheets for practice scenarios
