What we are going to teach
Definition of Listening, Reading, Writing and Communicating, Barriers in the path of Communication, Signposting, Outlines, Rephrasing, Listening to conversation (Formal and Informal), Techniques of reading, skimming, Scanning, SQ3R technique, Writing skills, Paragraph, Letter Writing, Essay writing, Memo, Circular, Notice, Cover Letter, Resume, Thesis, Summary, Précis, Speaking – How to converse with people, How to communicate effectively.
Module 1 – COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH
Introduction
The Importance of English
English as the First or Second language
Uses of English
Other Uses of English
Module 2 – LISTENING SKILLS
What is listening?
Types of Listening
Objectives
Active Listening- an Effective Listening Skill
Note Taking Tips
Barriers for Good Listening
Purpose of Listening
Outlines and Signposting
Gambits
Exercise
Module 3 – READING SKILLS
Importance of Reading
Definition of Reading
Levels of Reading
Requirements of Reading
Types of Reading
Techniques of Reading
Academic Reading Tips
Exercise
Module 4 – WRITING SKILLS
What is writing?
The Sentence
The Phrase
Kinds of Sentences
Parts of Sentence
Parts of Speech
Articles
Types of Sentences
Time Management Tips
Test Preparation Tips
Tips for Taking Exams
What is a Paragraph?
Construction of Paragraph
Linkage and Cohesion
Example
Exercise
Academic Essay Writing
Thesis
Procedure for Thesis Approval and Deposit
Summary
Precis Writing
Report Abstracts
Letter Writing
Memo
Cover Letter
Resume writing
Module 5 – COMMUNICATION SKILLS – SPEAKING SKILLS
Definition
Barriers of Communication
Types of Communication
Know What You Want To Say