Spoken English for Software Engineers( Meetings) Part 1

Course Duration:

• Total Duration: 4 Weeks
• Sessions per Week: 2
• Duration per Session: 1.5 hours

Course Objectives:

• Enhance spoken English proficiency in meeting contexts.
• Develop vocabulary and phrases relevant to meetings.
• Improve skills in presenting ideas, giving feedback, and facilitating discussions.

Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction to Meeting Language

• Session 1:
  • Overview of meeting types (team meetings, client meetings, stand-ups)
  • Key phrases for starting and ending meetings (e.g., “Let’s get started,” “To wrap up…”)
• Session 2:
  • Vocabulary for agenda-setting (e.g., “Today’s agenda includes…”)
  • Practice creating a sample meeting agenda

Week 2: Participating in Meetings

• Session 3:
  • Language for contributing ideas (e.g., “I suggest that…”, “In my opinion…”)
  • Exercises on agreeing and disagreeing respectfully
• Session 4:
  • Asking clarifying questions (e.g., “Could you elaborate on that?”)
  • Role-playing scenarios to practice participation

Week 3: Giving Feedback and Summarizing

• Session 5:
  • Techniques for giving constructive feedback (e.g., “I appreciate your effort, but…”)
  • Practice sessions on providing feedback in various contexts
• Session 6:
  • Summarizing discussions effectively (e.g., “To summarize our discussion…”)
  • Group activities to practice summarizing key points

Week 4: Leading and Facilitating Meetings

• Session 7:
  • Language for leading meetings (e.g., “Let’s move on to the next point…”)
  • Strategies for keeping discussions on track
• Session 8:
  • Handling difficult situations (e.g., managing disagreements, encouraging participation)
  • Mock meeting where participants take turns leading

Teaching Methods:

• Interactive Activities: Role-plays, group discussions, and simulations.
• Multimedia Resources: Recorded meetings for analysis and discussion.
• Assessment: Continuous assessment through participation and mock meetings.

Target Audience:

• Software engineers looking to improve their spoken English skills specifically for effective participation in meetings.

This course can be tailored further based on the specific needs or preferences of the participants.