Al Buraimi University College

🌟 Course Overview

Level 2 Listening & Speaking develops confident communication and active listening skills, preparing students for academic discussions, presentations, and real-life interactions.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Paraphrase information from spoken texts

Express opinions, agree/disagree, ask clarifying questions

Deliver a 5-minute presentation with confidence, correct pronunciation, and body language

Identify main ideas and details in lectures, news, and conversations

Follow multi-step spoken instructions

Use everyday vocabulary and idioms naturally

Interactive Activities:

Pair/group discussions and peer tutoring

Task-based and problem-based activities

Technology-enhanced listening exercises

Presentations linked to research reports

🗓 Semester Timeline – Weeks 1–15
🌈 Weeks 1–2 | Introduction & Foundations

Course overview & orientation

Topic: Sociology

Focus: Understanding main ideas and participating in short discussions

🧠 Weeks 3–5 | Building Confidence

Topics: Sociology & Nutritional Science

Skills: Express opinions, ask questions, practice vocabulary, listening for details

🗣️ Weeks 6–7 | Academic Interaction

Topic: Psychology

Skills: Note-taking, discussion participation, following instructions

📢 Weeks 8–9 | Presenting & Persuading

Topic: Marketing

Skills: Structured conversations, presentation preparation, intonation, sequencing, body language

🧩 Weeks 10–11 | Advanced Listening & Speaking

Topic: Behavioral Science

Skills: Understanding arguments, responding confidently, delivering presentations

💼 Weeks 12–13 | Real-world Communication

Topic: Economics

Skills: Listening comprehension in formal & informal contexts, academic discussions

📝 Weeks 14–15 | Assessment & Wrap-up

Mock exams and revision

Final Exam / Exit Exam

🏆 Assessment Overview
Assessment Type Weight Components & Notes Weeks
Continuous Assessment 1 30% Study skills, quizzes, assignments Throughout semester
Tests 20% Listening test (8 marks) Week 9
Final Exam 50% Listening & speaking proficiency Week 15
Presentations Part of CA 5 marks (Week 9–13) Linked to student reports

Learning Outcome Mapping:

LO Assessment Method % Contribution
Paraphrase info from spoken text Final Exam 12.5%
Express opinions, agree/disagree, ask clarifications Final Exam 12.5%
Deliver 5-min presentation Continuous Assessment + Final Exam 5% + 12.5%
Use intonation, sequencing, connectors Continuous Assessment + Final Exam 5% + 12.5%
Vocabulary & idioms Final Exam 12.5%
Identify main ideas in listening Continuous Assessment + Final Exam 8% + 12.5%
Follow spoken instructions Continuous Assessment 5%

Notes:

Pass requirement: 50% in final exam + 50% overall total of Level 2 English courses

Redemptive & incomplete exams available in case of emergencies or approved absence

Continuous assessment emphasises presentation, report writing, and study skills

🎯 Outcome

By the end of the course, students will:
✅ Listen actively & summarize key ideas
✅ Speak confidently in real-life and academic contexts
✅ Deliver structured presentations with clarity & fluency
✅ Follow multi-step spoken instructions
✅ Apply everyday vocabulary and idioms naturally
✅ Be assessed fairly through a combination of continuous assessment, tests, and a final exam