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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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Foundations of Communicative English
Build your English communication skills through interactive, real‑world practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

About this course
The Foundations of Communicative English course is designed to help students and professionals improve their everyday English through the principles of communicative language teaching. Through interactive lessons, real-world practice, and focused grammar and vocabulary components, participants learn to speak confidently, listen actively, read with comprehension, and write clearly. Ideal for beginners to intermediate learners aiming for greater fluency, this course lays a solid foundation for academic or professional English.
Professional Application
Understanding and using English tenses; Communicative grammar and vocabulary; Pronunciation and fluency practice; Real‑life conversational role‑plays; Listening comprehension; Basic writing skills (emails, short texts); Interview communication fundamentals.
Training Mode
Offline and Online live classes + recordings
English Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Schedule
Thrice ‑weekly 60-minute live sessions; plus on‑demand access to class recordings
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will:
Use correct verb tenses in conversation and writing
Speak confidently in everyday and professional contexts
Understand spoken English in formal and informal settings
Write clear, structured emails and short paragraphs
Recognize and apply vocabulary effectively
Reviews
“Great structure and real conversation practice—highly recommended!” – Rahul, Delhi
“Helped me communicate confidently at my job.” – Priya, Bangalore
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 |
General Tips for All Levels:
Use WhatsApp/Telegram groups for daily audio messages
Encourage journaling in English
Record and review spoken English weekly
Add daily shadowing practice using English media
Give homework: vocabulary, reflection audio, or listening logs