Speak well English

'Education through self-help is our Motto’- Karmaveer.

RayatShikshanSanstha’s
SADGURU GADAGE MAHARAJ COLLEGE, KARAD.

Department of English

Structure of Syllabus of Speak-Well English Course

Introduction:
Speak-Well English course is for the students who wish to upgrade their English
Communication skills for personal, educational and/or employment purposes. The course focuses
on extending listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to improve confidence and develop
basic proficiency in communication skills. The speaking and listening practice will also provide
opportunities for language skill development including grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary
and pronunciation.
Objectives:
1. To reinforce the basic concepts of English Grammar.
2. To improve the Pronunciation and Vocabulary skills
3. To implement the Grammar, Pronunciation and Vocabulary Skills into practice.
4. To make the students build skills for Comprehension and Vocabulary.
5. To develop Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Skills
6. To improve verbal and non verbal communication style
7. To enhance effective Communication Skills and Interpersonal Skills
8. To build confidence in English

Scope of the Course:

English has occupied an important place in our educational system and life of our
country. It is the language that continues to dominate the nation. India is the third largest English
speaking country. In India English is being perceived as a “must know” language. English has
now become a ladder for upper social mobility and “a window to the world”. So, it is necessary
to empower students with effective English language skills. The present course will definitely
help the students to achieve the professional success.
Course Title:
1. First Year : A Certificate Course in Speak-Well English
2. Second Year : A Diploma in Speak-Well English
3. Third Year : An Advanced Diploma in Speak-Well English
 'Education through self-help is our Motto’- Karmaveer.

RayatShikshanSanstha’s
SADGURU GADAGE MAHARAJ COLLEGE, KARAD.

Department of English

A Certificate Course in Speak-Well English

First Year: Semester I
Syllabus
Duration: 25 hr.
.

Content Duration of
Unit
Time
No.
1 Grammar 10hr.
a. Parts of Speech: Noun
Pronoun
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Preposition
Conjunction
Interjection
b. Articles: A, An, The

2 Pronunciation 10 hr.
a. Vowels and Consonants sounds
b. Stress in connected speech
c. Rhythm in connected speech

3 Vocabulary 5 hr.
a. Word Formation
b. Synonyms and Antonyms
c. One word substitution
 ‘Education through self help is our motto’

RayatShikshanSanstha’s

SADGURU GADAGE MAHARAJ COLLEGE, KARAD.

Department of English

A Certificate Course in Speak-Well English

First Year: Semester II

Syllabus

Duration: 25 hr.

Unit Content Duration of Time

No.

1 Grammar 10hr.
a. Tense
b. Types of sentences
c. Synthesis
d. Auxiliaries

2 Vocabulary 10hr.
a. Words often confused
b. Idioms and Phrases
c. Proverbs

3 Correct Spelling and Punctuation 05hr.

 'Education through self-help is our Motto’- Karmaveer.

RayatShikshanSanstha’s
SADGURU GADAGE MAHARAJ COLLEGE, KARAD.

Department of English

A Diploma in Speak-Well English

Second Year: Semester III

Syllabus
Duration: 25 hr.

Content Duration of
Unit
Time
No.
1 Reading Comprehension 6 hr.
Activity: Reading newspaper, Reading Magazines

2 Listening Comprehension 6 hr.

Activity:5 Audio clips

3 Improving Writing Skills 7 hr.

a. Letter Writing
b. Resume Writing
c. Paragraph Writing
4 Comprehension while interacting Face to Face 6 hr.
a. Greetings
b. Express immediate needs, wants and plans
c. Advice and report danger
 ‘Education through self help is our motto’

Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s

SADGURU GADAGE MAHARAJ COLLEGE, KARAD.

Department of English

A Diploma in Speak-Well English

Second Year: Semester IV

Syllabus

Duration: 25 hr.

Unit Content Duration of Time

No.

1 Reading Comprehension 6hr.

Activity: Reading Articles and Reading Books

2 Listening Comprehension 6hr.

Activity: 5 audio-video lessons

3 Improving Writing Skills 6hr.

a. Notice, Agenda and Minutes
b. Project Report Writing

4 Comprehension while interacting Face to Face 7hr.

a. Requesting
b. Complaining
c. Seeking Permission
d. Asking Information
 'Education through self-help is our Motto’- Karmaveer.

RayatShikshanSanstha’s
SADGURU GADAGE MAHARAJ COLLEGE, KARAD.

Department of English

An Advanced Diploma in Speak-Well English

Third Year: Semester V

Syllabus
Duration: 25 hr.

Content Duration of
Unit
Time
No.
1 Recitation of Short Stories 8hr.
Activities
2 Social Conversation Skills 8hr.
a. Introducing Yourself
b. Introducing Others
c. Accepting and declining invitations

3 Presentation 9hr.
a. Delivering a Welcome Speech
b. Delivering a Valedictory Speech
c. Delivering a Public Speech
 ‘Education through self help is our motto’

RayatShikshanSanstha’s

SADGURU GADAGE MAHARAJ COLLEGE, KARAD.

Department of English

An Advanced Diploma in Speak-Well English

Third Year: Semester VI

Syllabus

Duration: 25 hr.

Unit Content Duration of Time

No.
1 Interview Skills 10hr.
a. Preparation
b. Do’s and Don’ts
c. Interview Questions and Answers

Activity: Mock Interview

2 Group Discussion 10hr.

a. Initiating a Group Discussion
b. Developing the topic
c. Concluding the topic
3 Skit 5 hr.
Activity: Role Playing
References:

1. Spoken English for India: A Manual of Speech and Phonetics by R. K.

Bansal and J. B. Marrison

2. A Textbook of English Phonetics for Indian Students by T.

Balsubramaniun

3. University Grammar of English by Randolph Quirk

4. Better English Pronunciation by J. D. O’Connor

5. Learn English: Your Guide to Everyday Conversation

by YogeshVermani and AshishVerma

6. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

7. Business Communication by PrakashHerekar

8. Business Communication by Manmohan Joshi

9. Soft Skills by Manmohan Joshi

10.Effective Communication Skills by MTD Training

11.Advanced Communication Skills by MTD Training

12.How to Effectively Communicate? by Paul Newton

13.English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin

14.English Grammar and Composition by pal and Suri

15.Text Book of Communicative English by SmitaSinha

 16.Business Communication by V. K. Tanuria

Teaching Methodology:-

I) Participative Learning Method:

1. Group Discussion.

2. Mock Interview

3. Role Play

4. Word Games

II) Experiential Learning Methodology:

1. Audio- Visual Aids

2. Writing Project

III) Interactive Learning Methodology:

1. Public Speech