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Speaking Skills
Do you already speak English reasonably well, but would you like to speak the language with greater ease and more confidence? Now’s the chance! This course offers you the chance to take your English speaking skills to the next level.
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
Day | Start date | End date | Time |
Monday | 7 October 2024 | 13 January 2025 | 10:00-11:30 hrs. |
This course is offered annually in March and October.
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 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
Participants will have access to Brightspace, where all the required materials will be available.
Certification
You will receive a certificate from Wageningen in’to Languages if you attend at least 80% of the lessons.
Fee
WUR employees | Free of charge - The costs can be borne by the department/Sciences Group where you work. Read more about this. |
WUR employees | €660 |
Regular fee | €786,50 |
The course price does not include course materials.