This course aims to develop students’ speaking skills while helping them in gaining confidence in oral communication in English both in spontaneous and public speech. To develop students’ speaking skills and to sensitize them towards diverse varieties of English language spoken around the world, samples of language produced in academic and natural settings in the form of listening, will be used to generate in-class discussions. Students will also be familiarized with the overall process and the language as well as communication skills necessary to present information, ideas and opinions on academic topics.. Through such materials students will be able to practice and develop their speaking skills in :

• Building speaking confidence
•  Presenting information in an organized way
• Adjusting language to spoken discourse
• Asking and answering question
• Using appropriate transitions and signposts
• Integrating literature research into a presentation
• Taking part in discussions and debates
• Expressing and supporting opinions

• Using correct pronunciation, stress and intonation
• Preparing & using audio-visual aids
• Delivery