Foundation in Spoken English for Global Communication

Duration: 6 Months


1. Program Overview

The 6-Month Spoken English for Global Communication Program is designed to develop learners’ ability to communicate effectively in everyday, social, and basic professional contexts. This program builds on foundational skills and progresses learners to CEFR A2 level proficiency.

The course includes 24 weekly modules, each consisting of 10 hours of interactive learning (5 days × 2 hours). It follows a Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach, focusing on real-life communication through speaking practice, role plays, and listening activities.

Learners will be able to participate in simple conversations, describe experiences, express opinions, and handle common situations such as travel, telephone communication, and social interactions. The program also introduces basic workplace communication skills.

Assessment is based on continuous evaluation and a final examination. Upon successful completion, learners receive the Professional in Spoken English for Global Communication certificate, demonstrating CEFR A2 level competency.


2. KEY FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM

• Duration: 6 Months (24 Weeks)

• Modules: 24 (1 module per week)

• Class Duration: 2 hours per session

• Structured 24-week modular learning system

• Focus on practical, job-oriented skills

• Integration of digital tools and modern workplace practices

• Training on professional platforms such as LinkedIn

• Emphasis on communication, CV writing, and interview preparation

• Continuous assessment and final evaluation

• Assessment: Continuous + Final Examination


3. LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL ALIGNMENT

The Spoken English for Global Communication program is designed and delivered in full compliance with the applicable legal, educational, and professional standards governing training and educational activities in Lithuania.

3.1 Compliance with Company Law and Registered Activities

• Provision of education and training services

• Delivery of language learning programs

• Organization of professional development and vocational training

• Conduct of communication and skills development courses

3.2 Alignment with Vocational and Adult Education Standards

• Competency-based learning outcomes

• Modular and progressive course structure

• Practical, skills-oriented instruction

• Continuous assessment and performance evaluation

3.3 CEFR and European Language Standards

• Target proficiency level: A2 (Beginner)

• Standardized language learning outcomes

• Measurable speaking and listening competencies

• International comparability of skills

3.4 Quality Assurance and Delivery Standards

• Structured lesson planning and module design

• Qualified instructors trained in communicative methodologies

• Use of interactive and learner-centered teaching approaches

• Regular monitoring, evaluation, and feedback mechanisms

3.5 Certification and Documentation

• Learners are awarded a Certificate in Spoken English for Global Communication

• Certification is based on attendance, performance, and final assessment

• Records of training and assessment are maintained in accordance with applicable legal and administrative requirements

3.6 Professional and Ethical Standards

• Ethical teaching practices

• Equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies

• Learner data protection and confidentiality

• Transparent evaluation and certification processes

3.7 International and Professional Relevance

• Support global communication skills

• Enhance employability and career readiness

• Prepare learners for further professional and academic progression


4. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

By the end of this program, learners will be able to:

1. Develop Functional Communication Skills

Communicate effectively in common social and everyday situations using simple and connected sentences.

2. Achieve CEFR A2 Level Proficiency

Understand and use frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance (e.g., personal information, shopping, travel, work).

3. Participate in Everyday Conversations

Engage in short conversations on familiar topics such as daily routines, family, hobbies, and basic work-related contexts.

4. Describe Experiences and Situations

Talk about past events, personal experiences, and future plans using simple sentence structures.

5. Use Basic Grammar Accurately in Speaking

Apply essential grammar such as present simple, past simple, and basic future expressions in spoken communication.

6. Handle Practical Communication Tasks

Perform real-life tasks such as making phone calls, asking for directions, ordering food, and shopping.

7. Develop Listening and Understanding Skills

Understand clearly spoken English in everyday contexts and respond appropriately.

8. Use Polite and Social Language Effectively

Apply appropriate expressions for requests, apologies, invitations, and social interactions.

9. Build Confidence in Interactive Communication

Participate in pair and group conversations with improved fluency and reduced hesitation.

10. Develop Basic Workplace Communication Skills

Communicate in simple workplace situations such as introducing oneself, describing job roles, and interacting with colleagues.

11. Enhance Pronunciation and Fluency

Improve clarity of speech, pronunciation, and natural rhythm in spoken English.

12. Develop Intercultural Communication Awareness

Demonstrate awareness of basic cultural norms and appropriate communication styles in international contexts.


5. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

1. Functional Communication Skills

Communicate effectively in everyday and social situations using simple and connected sentences.

2. CEFR A2 Level Proficiency

Demonstrate language skills consistent with CEFR A2 level, including understanding and using frequently used expressions in familiar contexts.

3. Conversational Ability

Engage in short conversations on topics such as daily life, family, work, travel, and social interactions.

4. Describing Experiences and Plans

Describe past events, personal experiences, and future plans using basic grammatical structures.

5. Practical Communication Competence

Handle real-life communication tasks such as:

• Telephone conversations

• Asking for and giving directions

• Ordering food and shopping

• Travel-related communication

6. Listening and Comprehension Skills

Understand clearly spoken English in familiar and routine situations and respond appropriately.

7. Use of Grammar in Speaking

Apply basic grammar structures (present, past, and simple future forms) accurately in spoken communication.

8. Social and Polite Communication

Use appropriate expressions for requests, invitations, apologies, and everyday social interactions.

9. Basic Workplace Communication

Communicate in simple workplace contexts, including introducing oneself, describing job roles, and interacting with colleagues.

10. Improved Pronunciation and Fluency

Speak with clearer pronunciation, better rhythm, and reduced hesitation.

11. Confidence in Interaction

Participate actively in pair and group conversations with increased confidence.

12. Intercultural Awareness

Demonstrate basic awareness of cultural norms and appropriate communication styles in international contexts.

13. Readiness for Progression

Be prepared to advance to the 1-Year Diploma Program (CEFR B1 Level) with stronger communication skills.


6. BRIEF CONTENT
Module Topic Day-wise Lesson Plan
01 Basic Greetings & Introductions • Self-Introduction Basics
• Asking Questions
• Polite Expressions
• Conversation Practice & Assessment
02 Self-Introduction & Personal Information • Expanding Self Introduction
• Education & Profession
• Interests & Hobbies
• Goals & Future Plans
• Full Self Introduction + Assessment
03 Numbers, Time & Dates • Numbers
• Time
• Daily Routines
• Frequency Expressions
• Real-life Communication + Assessment
04 Daily Activities & Routines • Advanced routine sentences (I usually wake up at…)
• Time + routine combination
• Weekday vs Weekend discussion
• Speaking fluency practice
• Role play + assessment
05 Family, Friends & Social Life • Family vocabulary
• Describing family members
• Talking about relationships
• Personal stories
• Speaking test
06 Asking & Answering Questions • WH words (what, where, why, when)
• Question formation
• Short answers & responses
• Conversation drills
• Role play + assessment
07 Present Simple Tense • Sentence structure
• Affirmative & negative
• Questions
• Speaking practice
• Assessment
08 Describing People & Places • Adjectives for people
• Physical description
• Places description
• Picture-based speaking
• Assessment
09 Directions & Locations • Vocabulary (left, right, straight)
• Asking directions
• Giving directions
• Map practice
• Role play + assessment
10 Shopping & Transactions • Shopping vocabulary
• Asking price
• Bargaining
• Role play (shopkeeper/ customer)
• Assessment
11 Food & Ordering Conversations • Food vocabulary
• Restaurant expressions
• Ordering food
• Dialogue practice
• Role play + assessment
12 Listening & Speaking Practice + Final Assessment • Listening practice
• Speaking drills
• Conversation practice
• Mock test
• Final Exam
13 Past Tense Communication • Introduction to past tense (worked, played)
• Irregular verbs (went, ate, saw)
• Past tense questions
• Storytelling (yesterday activities)
• Role play + assessment
14 Future Plans & Intentions • “Going to” structure
• “Will” for future
• Making plans
• Pair discussion (future goals)
• Speaking test
15 Describing Experiences • Experience vocabulary
• “Have you ever…?”
• Answering experience questions
• Story sharing
• Assessment
16 Travel & Transportation • Travel vocabulary
• Booking tickets
• Asking for information
• Role play (airport/bus station)
• Assessment
17 Health & Emergencies • Body parts vocabulary
• Describing illness
• Asking for help
• Doctor-patient role play
• Assessment
18 Telephone Skills • Telephone phrases
• Asking & giving information
• Taking messages
• Role play (phone calls)
• Assessment
19 Expressing Opinions • Opinion phrases
• Agree/disagree
• Giving reasons
• Group discussion
• Assessment
20 Modal Verbs in Conversation • “Can” (ability)
• “Should” (advice)
• “Must” (necessity)
• Practice conversations
• Assessment
21 Problem Solving Communication • Problem vocabulary
• Suggestion phrases
• Giving solutions
• Case discussion
• Assessment
22 Social Interaction Skills • Greetings in social context
• Invitations
• Accepting/declining
• Social role play
• Assessment
23 Role Plays & Real-life Situations • Scenario introduction
• Practice (shopping, travel)
• Workplace scenarios
• Group role play
• Assessment
24 Assessment & Certification • Listening practice
• Speaking drills
• Full conversation practice
• Mock test
• Final Exam

Assessment Structure (Modules 13–24)
• Continuous speaking evaluation
• Role play performance
• Listening comprehension
• Final module exam (Module 24)