Speaking Skills

Target group

The Speaking Skills course is intended for everyone who want to improve their speaking skills.

Course level

B2 (CEFR)

Course content

Naturally, this course involves a lot of talking. You talk about a variety of themes, which will gradually expand your vocabulary. You will also be given useful tips to help you learn to speak more fluently.

During the course:

• you talk about things like work, current affairs, plans for the future, hobbies and leisure activities;
• you get tips on how to learn and remember vocabulary effectively;
• we discuss why vocabulary and tone are important;
• you learn the quirks of the English language and typical English expressions;
• you learn how to avoid vague language.

Admission requirements

To take this course you need an Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) score between 60-80. You can apply for the online OOPT by emailing us at into@wur.nl.

What is the Oxford Online Placement Test?

Dates and times

This course is offered annually in March and September.

If you would like to take this course but it is either full or does not list a starting date that suits you, please click here and you will be notified once you can sign up for new dates.

Location

You follow the course entirely online using the Virtual Classroom in Brightspace or at our location: Campus Wageningen University & Research.

Number of meetings

10 sessions of 1.5 hours per week.

Self-study

2 hours per week.

Course materials

• 21th Century Communication 3. ISBN: 9781305955462

After having registered for this course, you will receive additional information about the course materials in due time.

Certification

You will receive a certificate from Wageningen in’to Languages if you attend at least 80% of the lessons.

Fee

^{The course price does not include course materials.}