Academic Speaking is designed for international students whose English speaking skills need improvement. The objective of the course is to strengthen all aspects of speaking ability, especially in academic contexts. Students will receive feedback on assignments in class and in individual meetings with the instructor.

Activities will include:

• developing discussion skills
• improving pronunciation
• preparing for conference presentations

Focus of the course is:

• increasing intelligibility
• increasing fluency
• increasing accuracy
• improving public speaking skills
• preparing and using visual aids
• asking and answering questions effectively

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