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Welcome to the Foundations of Communicative English!

We’re thrilled to have you join us in this dynamic online classroom offered by IELTS Counsellor. This course is designed to build your confidence and competence in using English effectively in real-life situations. Whether you're preparing for the IELTS exam, enhancing your career prospects, or simply aiming to communicate more clearly and naturally, you’re in the right place.

Through interactive lessons, practical exercises, and personalized guidance, you'll gain the foundational skills needed to express yourself with clarity, accuracy, and ease.

Let’s get started on your journey to better communication—step by step, word by word.

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The IELTS Counsellor Team

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Creative Writing Workshop

Develop your creative writing skills with hands-on practice.

About this course

Interactive sessions focused on storytelling, character development, and effective writing techniques to unleash creativity in various writing forms.

Professional Application

Storytelling, character arcs, dialogue, poetry, editing

Training Mode

In-person

English Level

Intermediate to Advance

Schedule

Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM or as decided at the time of admission.

Expected Outcomes

Ability to craft engaging stories and improve writing style.

Reviews

Inspiring and very helpful for writers.

Syllabus / Course Contents

Here's a comprehensive 30-day English Speaking Skills training program for Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Each level focuses on practical, immersive learning through speaking, listening, vocabulary, role-plays, and real-world simulations. The progression is designed for daily 1.5–2 hour sessions.

Elementary Level (A1–A2) — "Build the Basics"

Goals:

Gain confidence in basic conversations
Learn daily-use vocabulary and grammar
Improve listening and speaking clarity

Day	Focus Area	Activities
1	Introduction to Speaking	Ice-breaker talk, self-introduction, common greetings
2	Daily Vocabulary I	Flashcards, object-identification, sentence-making
3	Basic Sentence Structures	Subject + Verb + Object practice, Q&A drills
4	Listening Practice I	Slow audio clips + repeat aloud
5	Asking Questions	WH- questions, pair exercises
6	Talking About Yourself	"About Me" speech + peer feedback
7	Role-play I	At the grocery store
8	Vocabulary II	Numbers, colors, time, days
9	Grammar Basics	Present Simple, affirmative/negative sentences
10	Listening II	Matching sentences with audio
11	Role-play II	At a restaurant (ordering food)
12	Pronunciation I	Basic sounds, syllable stress
13	Describing People & Places	Practice with photos
14	Dialogue Practice	Scripted daily conversation
15	Midpoint Speaking Review	Group presentations (2–3 mins)
16	Role-play III	At the doctor’s clinic
17	Listening III	Real-life dialogues with gaps
18	Vocabulary III	Emotions, weather, hobbies
19	Storytelling I	Short personal story sharing
20	Grammar: Present Continuous	Everyday activities
21	Role-play IV	At a hotel/booking a room
22	Pronunciation II	Intonation & stress in questions
23	Listening IV	TV/YouTube clip + discussion
24	Expressing Needs & Feelings	"I need…" / "I feel…" drills
25	Storytelling II	Picture-based storytelling
26	Talking About Your Day	Morning-to-night routines
27	Role-play V	Asking for directions
28	Listening V	Phone conversation simulations
29	Group Conversation Practice	Guided discussion in small groups
30	Final Presentation	3-min talk + Q&A + peer feedback

Intermediate Level (B1–B2) — "Speak with Confidence"

Goals:

Participate in daily conversations smoothly
Express opinions, feelings, and past events
Use functional grammar and connected speech

Day	Focus Area	Activities
1	Introduction & Assessment	Fluency test + conversational baseline
2	Vocabulary: Daily Life	Mind-mapping, paraphrasing
3	Functional Grammar I	Past Simple & Present Perfect in conversation
4	Listening I	Short podcasts + summaries
5	Group Discussion I	Hobbies, weekend plans
6	Pronunciation: Linking	Connected speech drills
7	Role-play I	Job interview simulation
8	Vocabulary: Travel	Idioms, role-play (airport, hotel)
9	Grammar: Modals	Giving advice, polite requests
10	Debate I	"TV is better than books"
11	Listening II	Movie scenes + opinion sharing
12	Storytelling I	Past event narration
13	Role-play II	Problem-solving (lost wallet)
14	Vocabulary: Work & Career	Speak about jobs, aspirations
15	Mid-Program Talk	4-min solo speech (with feedback)
16	Group Presentation I	Team planning + speaking
17	Listening III	News clip + paraphrasing
18	Speaking: Express Opinions	Agree/disagree exercises
19	Grammar: Conditionals	"What if…" conversation games
20	Role-play III	Making complaints (product/service)
21	Cultural Conversations	Festivals, traditions
22	Pronunciation: Intonation	Role-play with emotion cues
23	Listening IV	Real interviews/documentaries
24	Problem-Solving Talk	Group activity: plan an event
25	Storytelling II	Photo storytelling
26	Debate II	"Social media does more harm than good"
27	Role-play IV	Giving a tour of your city
28	Listening V	Fast audio clips + keyword note-taking
29	Final Preparation	Script, rehearse, and feedback
30	Final Speech	5-min presentation + peer Q&A

Advanced Level (C1–C2) — "Speak Like a Pro"

Goals:

Speak fluently, persuasively, and naturally
Master nuance, tone, idioms, and advanced structures
Think critically and argue convincingly

Day	Focus Area	Activities
1	Warm-Up & Needs Analysis	Open discussion, skill mapping
2	Vocabulary: Precision Speaking	Synonyms, tone, nuance exercises
3	Advanced Grammar I	Inversions, cleft sentences
4	Debate I	"Technology makes us lonelier"
5	Pronunciation: Accent Refinement	IPA + stress-timed rhythm
6	Listening I	TED Talk + discussion
7	Public Speaking I	Elevator pitch practice
8	Idioms & Phrasal Verbs	Thematic idioms with role-play
9	Speaking on Abstract Topics	Freedom, art, time
10	Role-play I	Crisis management (manager-customer)
11	Vocabulary: Collocations	Discussion exercises
12	Grammar II	Reported speech in storytelling
13	Group Presentation I	Current event research and presentation
14	Listening II	Satire, humor & critical listening
15	Midpoint TED-style Talk	5-min speech with slides (optional)
16	Cultural Fluency	Taboo topics, body language
17	Interview Mastery	Tough questions, storytelling strategy
18	Pronunciation: Melody & Stress	Reading aloud with emotion
19	Debate II	"Artificial Intelligence should be regulated"
20	Storytelling I	True story with twist ending
21	Listening III	Podcast analysis (Summarize + reflect)
22	Argumentation Techniques	Rhetorical devices in speaking
23	Group Discussion II	Controversial topics (moderated)
24	Public Speaking II	Persuasive speech (practice round)
25	Role-play II	Panel interview or press conference
26	Listening IV	Accent diversity (UK, US, AUS)
27	Vocabulary: Idiomatic Mastery	Collocations + metaphors
28	Spontaneous Speaking	Impromptu questions (3–5 mins)
29	Final Practice	Polish speech + feedback rounds
30	Final TED Talk	6–8 min talk + live Q&A