ADVANCED SPOKEN ENGLISH FOR SENIOR OFFICIALS

To enable learners who read, write and understand English but lack confidence in speaking, to become fluent and confident in speaking in English with improved vocabulary, pronunciation, idiomatic expressions and other elements of English.

Speak clearly on matters regularly encountered in social roles, work, leisure, education and training.

Convey information, feelings and opinions on familiar topics, using appropriate formality.

Engage in discussion in a familiar situation making relevant points and responding to reach a shared understanding.

Deal in English with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling.

Produce a connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest, adapting to the intended audience.

Describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give explanations for opinions and plans.