Practical English Spoken English Program (PSEP) is a general course offered to all freshmen students. It is designed to help students become more confident and fluent speakers in English for personal, group and even public communication. Through the oral speaking tasks and activities prepared, students will develop their confidence in speaking in front of an audience, improve their diction and enhance their oral presentation skills. They will also learn to talk about topics with substance and organization. Lastly, to address the current language needs of students, tasks in Conversational English are prepared.
Course Outline and Timeframe
Time Allotment
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Content
Assessment
Week 1
Orientation on the Course
Class Rules and Policies
Weeks 2-3
1. determine causes of tension on stage
2. apply principles on how to overcome tension on stage
3. avoid mannerisms while speaking
4. contrast vowel sounds distinctly
5. introduce oneself effectively and confidently
Lesson 1
1. Elements of Good Delivery:
Avoiding Physical and Oral
Mannerisms and
Overcoming Nervousness
2. Contrasting /æ/ as in bat,
/ə/ as in but, /e/ as in
bait and /ɛ/ as in bet
3. Practical Spoken Task:
“So Tell Me About Yourself”
Graded Drills
Self-introduction
Weeks 4-5
1. use correct posture and appropriate stage behavior
2. articulate properly focus vowel sound
3. interpret a poem orally
Lesson 2
1. Elements of Good Delivery:
Correct Posture and Proper
Stage Movements and
Behavior
2. [I] as in bit
3. Practical Spoken Task:
Poetry Reading
Graded Drills
Poetry Reading
Week 6
First Term Exam (Prelims)
Week 7
1. understand the importance of establishing eye contact with audience
2. contrast vowel sounds distinctly
3. speak convincingly about the given topic or situation
Lesson 3
1. Elements of Good Delivery:
Establishing Audience
Contact
2. Contrasting /u/ as in fool,
/U/ as in full, /ɔ/ as in fall
3. Practical Spoken Task:
“If I could/were ________, I
would __________”
“Three Points” Technique
Graded Drills
Talking about a given situation or topic
Week 8-9
1. use appropriate gestures and facial expressions when speaking
2. contrast consonant sounds distinctly
3. start and hold a conversation effectively
Lesson 4
1. Elements of Good Delivery:
Using Appropriate Gestures
and Facial Expressions
2. Contrasting /b/ and /v/, /f/
and /p/
3. Practical Spoken Task:
How to start and hold a
dynamic conversation
Graded Exercises
Graded “small talk”
Week 10-11
1. employ vocal variety when speaking
2. contrast consonant sounds distinctly
3. summarize and retell a story
Lesson 5
1. Elements of Good Delivery:
Vocal Variety
2. Contrasting /θ/ as in thin
and /t/ as in tin and /ð/ as in
they and /d/ as in day
3. Practical Spoken Task:
Summarizing and Retelling
a Story
Graded Vocal Exercises
Summarizing and Retelling a Story
Week 12
Second Term Exam (Midterms)
Week 13-14
1. choose and use appropriate visuals
2. differentiate words and sense properly through stress
3. deliver a “how to” speech spontaneously
1. Elements of Good Delivery:
Using Visuals
2. Word and Sentence Stress
3. Practical Spoken Task:
“How to” Speech
Graded Drills
“How to” video
Week 15-16
1. utilize effective attention-getters, transitions and conclusions in speaking
2. observe the correct use of pauses and intonation patterns
3. deliver a speech to convince
1. Elements of Good Delivery:
Using Attention-getters,
Transitions and Interesting
Conclusions
2. Juncture and Intonation
3. Practical Spoken Task:
Speaking to Convince
Drafting a short speech
Speaking to Convince
Week 17
1. choose appropriate supporting details
2. effectively and convincingly talk about the positive and negative sides of given topic
Lesson 8
1. Elements of Good Delivery:
Using Supports
2. Practical Spoken Task:
Talking About Pros and
Cons
Talking About Pros and Cons
Week 18
Third Term Exam (Finals)
Course Requirements and Analytic Rubrics for Assessment
Sources of Evaluation:
CLASS STANDING
Speech delivery performance, participation 50%
MAJOR EXAMINATIONS (oral) 50%
TOTAL 100%
- Teacher: Susana Cadano
- Enrolled students: 24