How to Develop English Speaking Courses

English speaking courses are offered to help students learn to fully speak and comprehend the English language. In order to develop a English speaking course you must consider the educational goal of the course as well as the lesson plans that will be included to help students reach this goal.

1. Determine the curriculum that needs to be covered in the English speaking class. For example, if the course is to prepare for a specific test you want to be sure that all of the required material is covered.


2. Determine how many times the class will meet throughout the duration of the course to help you to develop appropriate lesson plans for each class. For example, if it is a 5-week course that meets twice a week then you will have 10 classes to cover all of the required material.


3. Develop lesson plans for each class that cover the material that is to be taught. Start out with the basic material and work towards the end goal.


4. Select materials that you will use for the English speaking course. Textbooks, workbooks, computers and games are all great materials to use.


5. Create a schedule for quizzes, tests and the final exam to help access the student’s level of learning and comprehension on the material that has been covered so far.


6. Set time aside to help students that need extra help after the class is over. Offering extra help to students who need it in a one-on-one environment is a great way to help students excel.


7. Conduct the entire course in English and encourage the students to do the same. All communication within the classroom should be in English unless it is absolutely necessary to explain the assignment or other classroom materials.