Registration ends on 12.10.2026 at 23:59.

A conversation piece is something unusual that stimulates discussion. In this course, I will select an object, a piece of flash-fiction/short-short story, images/works of art, or an incident/news event, etc. to encourage you to actively participate in various speaking activities. These include – but are not limited to – guided discussions, mini-debates, impromptu mini-presentations, drama games, and roleplays. Although you will primarily practice enhancing your speaking skills and increasing your active vocabulary, you will also have the opportunity to improve your reading, listening, and writing skills based on the selected weekly activity.

* perfecting verbal communication skills (e.g. fluency, pronunciation, and enunciation)
* refining non-verbal communication skills (e.g. paralanguage)
* expanding your vocabulary and honing your sprachgefühl for the English language (e.g. register, connotations, denotations)
* broadening your listening, writing, and reading skills
* increasing your self-awareness, self-confidence, and interpersonal savvy

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