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Spoken English — Basic Conversation

Build the foundation for everyday English communication.

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Training durationContact us for the schedule
Learning approachPractical · Instructor-led
Level / focusBasic
Course summary

Learn it.
Practise it.
Use it.

A practical, beginner-friendly programme focused on everyday words, clear sentences, listening, pronunciation and speaking without hesitation. Practise English from your first class in supportive pairs and groups, with guided feedback and a final speaking assessment.

Starting point

Is this programme right for you?

No formal English qualification is required. Suitable for beginners; basic familiarity with the alphabet is helpful.

Learner profile

Who should attend?

  • Beginners with little or limited spoken English
  • Students, job seekers and adults returning to learning
  • Customer-facing staff who need everyday English
  • Anyone seeking confidence in daily communication
Course content

A practical, structured learning journey.

Guided practice, realistic situations and feedback to help you communicate more confidently.

Module 01

Getting Started with English

  • Greetings, introductions, polite expressions, alphabet and everyday vocabulary
  • Personal information and simple questions
  • Activity: partner introductions and name-card interviews
Module 02

Building Simple Sentences

  • Subject, verb and object; common verbs, pronouns and basic negatives
  • Present simple and questions with what, where, when, who and how
  • Activity: sentence-building cards and question circle
Module 03

Everyday Situations

  • Numbers, dates, time, money and directions
  • Shopping, transport, restaurants, appointments and requesting help
  • Activity: mini market, café order and directions role-play
Module 04

Pronunciation and Listening

  • Common sounds, word stress, clarity, pace and simple sentence rhythm
  • Listening for names, times and short instructions
  • Activity: listen-and-repeat drills and sound bingo
Module 05

Talking About Daily Life

  • Family, interests, routines, hobbies and preferences
  • Basic past and future expressions
  • Activity: daily-routine speaking pairs
Module 06

Social Conversation

  • Starting, continuing and ending a short chat
  • Follow-up questions, polite requests, apologies and thanks
  • Activity: conversation carousel
Module 07

Practical Workplace English

  • Workplace words, greetings, phone messages and instructions
  • Asking for clarification and confirming details
  • Activity: reception-desk and phone-message simulation
Module 08

Speaking Practice and Review

  • Describing people and places; simple stories and pictures
  • Revision and confidence-building feedback
  • Activity: one-minute self-introduction and final role-play
Learning outcomes

Make yourself understood.
Make every conversation count.

  1. 01Introduce yourself and exchange personal information
  2. 02Ask and answer simple everyday questions
  3. 03Use basic English while shopping, travelling or at work
  4. 04Understand short instructions and speak more clearly
  5. 05Maintain a short, polite conversation
Take the next step

Let us help you find your voice.

Speak with an ETI programme advisor about your starting level, schedules and learning options.

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