Description
Short description. The aim of this course is to refresh conversational knowledge of English through negotiation and debating.
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Group not formed -
Certificates issued -
Learning in a small group online -
Consolidation of knowledge -
Group of competencies - Group 1 -
Level B training programmes (experienced)
Learning structure
Aim. During the classes students will be placed in situations that will ask them to negotiate meaning, discuss problems, find solutions. Special attention will be placed on commonly used phrases, vocabulary building techniques, grammar structures that may enhance a message. The course is designed to maximize student speaking.
Content: The majority of the lesson will be spend practicing English. Short introductory lessons will focus on vocabulary, phrases and grammar to be used in the exercises.
Negotiation language
Commonly used phrases
Vocabulary building technique
Grammar structures that enhance a message
Developed skills. Enhanced ability to express opinions and negotiate meaning
Target group. VMU academic and non-academic staff.
Duration. 10 academic hours.
Place. The course will take place on MS Teams.
Professional development practices by groups of competencies. Group 1 - general (foreign languages, intercultural communication, and cooperation, management, etc.).
The direction of professional development practices. Level B training programme (experienced) - for those wishing to develop and/or acquire new competencies or to maintain existing qualifications.
Teachers
Vaida Misevičiūtė is an English language lecturer with special interest in teaching practical English skills in academic setting. She has 20 year experience of teaching English to multicultural students at Roosevelt University, Chicago. Other interests include teaching with technologies, development of critical thinking skills, and effective use of English in professional life.