-NAJD 171 SPEAKING -1

The speaking component is designed to equip the students with pre-intermediate conversational skills. Its primary objective is to get students to speak and to communicate fluently and accurately without inhibition. Its secondary objectives are to develop the students’ ability in making sentences, asking questions and to improve their pronunciation and vocabulary. The following topics for speaking are recommended: 1.introducing oneself. 2. Talking with friends about the weather, the seasons. 3. Telling stories of childhood. 4. Talking about social activities at home, at school, at college, or at work. 5. Discussing issues related to nature. In addition to the above topics, where the student expresses himself/herself and talks about issues that are close to his heart and mind, it is recommended that role play and certain other simulations be undertaken. These may include: 6. Making a phone call. 7. Describing locations. 8. Interviewing potential flat mates. 9. Ordering in a restaurant. 10. Booking a room in hotel. 11. Talking to customs. 12. Returning items and getting a refund.