Course Overview

Advanced Spoken English & Public Speaking

Start Date: December 20, 2025
Duration: 20 Hours
Mode: Hybrid (Live Online + In-Person Practice Sessions)
Class Size: 40 participants
Course Equivalent: 1 Credit Hour
Course Fee: BDT 1,000

Course Description

This course is designed to significantly enhance learners’ spoken English fluency, articulation, confidence, and professional communication skills. Through structured speech exercises, real-world speaking simulations, debate practice, and public speaking frameworks, participants will master advanced pronunciation, persuasive delivery, audience engagement, and presentation techniques essential for academic, corporate, and leadership settings.

Syllabus

Module 1: Foundations of Advanced Spoken English (2 Hours)

Topics:

• Characteristics of advanced spoken English
  
  
• Accent clarity & natural speech flow
  
  
• Common fluency barriers and correction techniques
  
  
• Stress, rhythm & intonation patterns
  
  

Practical:

• Diagnostic speaking assessment
  
  
• Fluency-building exercises

Module 2: Vocabulary Expansion for Professional Speaking (2 Hours)

Topics:

• High-impact vocabulary for leadership & corporate communication
  
  
• Collocations, idiomatic expressions, and phrasal verbs
  
  
• Avoiding filler words and weak language
  
  

Practical:

• Vocabulary integration through mini-presentations

Module 3: Pronunciation & Voice Modulation Mastery (3 Hours)

Topics:

• Advanced pronunciation rules
  
  
• Syllable stress & sentence stress
  
  
• Voice projection, tone control, pausing techniques
  
  
• Removing mother-tongue influence (MTI)
  
  

Practical:

• Voice drills
  
  
• Record-and-review speaking practice

Module 4: Public Speaking Frameworks & Delivery Skills (3 Hours)

Topics:

• Types of speeches: persuasive, informative, motivational
  
  
• Crafting powerful openings & closings
  
  
• Structuring speeches for clarity & impact
  
  
• Handling stage fear & anxiety
  
  

Practical:

• Deliver a 2-minute structured speech
  
  
• Peer feedback session

Module 5: Debate, Argumentation & Spontaneous Speaking (3 Hours)

Topics:

• Logical reasoning & argument construction
  
  
• Rebuttals & counterarguments
  
  
• Thinking on your feet
  
  
• Speaking under pressure
  
  

Practical:

• Debate activity
  
  
• Rapid-fire speaking challenge

Module 6: Presentation Skills for Academic & Corporate Settings (3 Hours)

Topics:

• Professional presentation design (verbal aspects)
  
  
• Storytelling techniques
  
  
• Audience engagement strategies
  
  
• Managing Q&A sessions confidently
  
  

Practical:

• Deliver a professional 5-minute presentation
  
  

Module 7: Media, Interview & Professional Communication Skills (2 Hours)

Topics:

• Interview speaking techniques
  
  
• Panel discussion etiquette
  
  
• Media speaking basics
  
  
• Communicating confidence & leadership through voice
  
  

Practical:

• Mock interviews
  
  
• Group panel speaking simulation

Module 8: Final Speech Showcase & Feedback (2 Hours)

Topics:

• Capstone speech preparation
  
  
• Advanced delivery improvement
  
  
• Handling difficult audiences
  
  

Practical:

• Final 5-minute public speech
  
  
• Individual performance evaluation

Assessment & Certification Requirements

Assignments:

• Vocabulary & pronunciation exercises
  
  
• Debate participation
  
  
• Mini-presentation tasks
  
  
• Final capstone speech
  
  

Final Assessment:

• Spoken English performance test
  
  
• Public speaking evaluation

Career Pathway

• Corporate Communication Executive
  
  
• Public Speaking Trainer
  
  
• Customer Service & Support Specialist
  
  
• Business Development Executive
  
  
• HR & Training Coordinator
  
  
• Media Presenter / Host
  
  
• Leadership & Team Communication Facilitator