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Spoken English — Intermediate Conversation

Move beyond basic phrases into confident conversations.

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Illustrative small-group conversation workshop for adult learners
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Training durationContact us for the schedule
Learning approachPractical · Instructor-led
Level / focusIntermediate
Course summary

Learn it.
Practise it.
Use it.

For learners who can manage simple English and want smoother conversations, stronger vocabulary, better listening and clearer communication at work and in social settings. Learn through instructor demonstrations, pair practice, group tasks, guided feedback and a final speaking assessment.

Starting point

Is this programme right for you?

Ability to make basic sentences and understand familiar everyday conversation. A placement assessment is recommended.

Learner profile

Who should attend?

  • Learners comfortable with basic introductions and common questions
  • Working professionals seeking conversational confidence
  • Job seekers preparing for interviews and group discussions
  • Students who want clearer, longer spoken responses
Course content

A practical, structured learning journey.

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

Module 01

Conversation Fluency Foundations

  • Extending answers, active listening and follow-up questions
  • Small talk, turn-taking and topic changes
  • Activity: two-minute partner conversations
Module 02

Grammar for Natural Speaking

  • Present, past and future forms; comparisons, modals and basic conditionals
  • Connecting ideas with because, although and however
  • Activity: story reconstruction and opinion exchange
Module 03

Pronunciation and Listening Skills

  • Sentence stress, intonation and connected speech
  • Different speaking speeds and accents; clarification strategies
  • Activity: audio shadowing and listening detective
Module 04

Describing Experiences and Ideas

  • Experiences, memorable events, plans, goals and preferences
  • Giving reasons, examples and short explanations
  • Activity: personal story circle and photo prompts
Module 05

Social and Situational English

  • Arrangements, invitations and suggestions
  • Managing misunderstandings, travel and service problems
  • Activity: travel disruption and customer-service role-play
Module 06

Workplace Conversation

  • Meetings, updates and collaborative discussions
  • Professional phone/video conversations and progress reports
  • Activity: mock team meeting and update briefing
Module 07

Opinions and Collaborative Speaking

  • Agreeing and disagreeing respectfully
  • Comparing choices, proposing solutions and basic negotiation
  • Activity: decision challenge and group discussion
Module 08

Integrated Conversation Workshop

  • Improvised speaking, scenario responses and structured presentations
  • Personal fluency and accuracy feedback
  • Activity: three-minute talk and assessed role-play
Learning outcomes

Make yourself understood.
Make every conversation count.

  1. 01Sustain everyday and workplace conversations with confidence
  2. 02Explain experiences, plans and opinions with examples
  3. 03Participate in meetings and small-group discussions
  4. 04Handle routine service issues and misunderstandings
  5. 05Use clearer pronunciation and more varied expressions
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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