ESL 080CM - Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers of English III

1. Demonstrate comprehension of oral passages at the high-intermediate level.
2. Demonstrate appropriate speaking skills at the high-intermediate level.

1. Demonstrate comprehension and retention of oral passages through high intermediate oral and written tasks, including basic note-taking. 
2. Plan, organize, and present informal and basic academic presentations. 
3. Use appropriate register, functions, and non-verbal communication in presentations and discussions. 
4. Use context to learn and use new academic vocabulary appropriately. 

1. Listening Comprehension and Retention

1. Introduction to note taking
2. Pre-listening tasks

1. Identify purpose
2. Make predictions

1. Listen for main ideas and details
2. Use critical thinking skills

1. Draw inferences and conclusions
2. Recognize and differentiate between facts and opinions
3. Identify speakers, setting, register, and tone
4. Identify positive and negative connotations

1. Use context and grammatical clues to aid comprehension
2. Summarize/retell

1. Speaking and Academic Presentations

1. Discussion functions
2. Presentations

1. Short, informal presentations
2. Introduction to academic presentations
3. Fluency and intelligibility

1. Communicative Appropriateness

1. Register
2. Non-verbal communication