Web Syllabus(講義概要)

　Practice of listening and speaking English. Lessons focus on a variety of everyday topics. Some attention is given to understanding \"casual English\" as it is spoken by native speakers of English. Active participation, including interaction among class participants, is required. (Two course sequence.)

　The objective of this course is to improve the English speaking and listening skills of students. Through various kinds of speaking and listening tasks, students are expected to learn to pronounce correctly, to expand vocabulary and to understand grammar structures. By the end of this semester, students should be able to develop more effective listening skills, acquire the ability to express themselves more effectively, and enhance the ability to better understand spoken English.

　Tests and Assignments = 50%, Participation = 50%

　『Communication Spotlight: Speaking Strategies & Listening Skills (Intermediate), Second Edition』
　ABAX, Ltd.,
　Alastair Graham-Marr
　ISBN 978-1-896942-67-4

　Additional homework will be given in class sessions.

　Textbook, Dictionary