Listening & Speaking 2A （上級）

Listening & Speaking 2A

9981004

L3FLENG231

M. OLIPHANT

Maria Oliphant

2026年度前期

2026年度

①First semester

月曜3限

Monday 3rd Period

先進工学部（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the Faculty of Advanced Engineering

1.00単位

講義

Lecture

英語　English

① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

Listening and Speaking skills will be practised actively. A wide range of topics will be covered and listening skills will be improved through the use of authentic materials. Students will engage in pair work and group work to improve their speaking and will be given guidance in delivering presentations more effectively. Vocabulary building exercises will be an important part of the course, designed to enable students to express more complex thoughts. Audio-visual materials will be used to stimulate discussion.

The main objective of this course is to develop communicative skills and to enhance appreciation of other cultures and values. By improving English language skills needed in the workplace this course will also be of practical value for students' future careers.
Students will engage in tasks designed to enhance their ability to communicate in a wide range of professional and social situations while acquiring appropriate vocabulary for each one. Students will focus especially on developing fluency and accuracy in speaking and sharpening their listening skills. Students will be able to voice their wishes and express their opinions and carry out independent research, presenting their findings clearly and confidently. Students will learn to use a register appropriate to context.

By completing the course students will be enabled to communicate more effectively in any situation. Presentation skills will be improved by practice and detailed feedback from the instructor. Students will become more fluent, accurate and spontaneous in their use of language.

リンク先の [評価項目と科目の対応一覧]から確認できます（学部対象）。
履修登録の際に参照ください。
​You can check this from “Correspondence table between grading items and subjects” by following the link(for departments).
https://www.tus.ac.jp/fd/ict_tusrubric/​​​

Five absences, without an official documented explanation, will result in failure, according to university policy. Being 20 minutes (or more) late twice will equate to one absence, unless proof is given of a delay such as a train lateness.
Students must have a positive attitude and the will to improve their language skills through active participation in speaking activities and set tasks and show diligence and initiative in independent research for presentations.

小テストの実施　Quiz type test／ディベート・ディスカッション　Debate/Discussion／グループワーク　Group work／プレゼンテーション　Presentation

Speaking group and pair exercises will be the main activities in this course. Listening exercises, Readings and audio-visual material will introduce topics for discussion. Use will be made of authentic materials when selecting Reading and Listening passages. Students will be given time to ask questions and talk about their interests.

Students will be expected to prepare and practice presentations before delivering them to the class. Occasional writing tasks will be set. Vocabulary building exercises may be given prior to discussion on a particular topic. Students will receive detailed instructions at each meeting and guidance will be offered for independent study. Periodic testing will monitor progress.

Class participation  40%
Presentations  25%
Speaking interviews  25%
Use of Communicative English quizzes  10%

・S：到達目標を十分に達成し、極めて優秀な成果を収めている
・A：到達目標を十分に達成している
・B：到達目標を達成している
・C：到達目標を最低限達成している
・D：到達目標を達成していない
・-：学修成果の評価を判断する要件を欠格している

・S：Achieved outcomes, excellent result
・A：Achieved outcomes, good result
・B：Achieved outcomes
・C：Minimally achieved outcomes
・D：Did not achieve outcomes
・-：Failed to meet even the minimal requirements for evaluation

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No textbook is required for this course. Worksheets and audio-visual material will be provided and links given to useful follow-up exercises on the internet for further study.
References to materials for self-study will be given during the course.

教科書および一部の参考書は、MyKiTS (教科書販売サイト) から検索・購入可能です。
​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/​​​

It is possible to search for and purchase textbooks and certain reference materials at MyKiTS (online textbook store).
​​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/

Course materials will be provided by the teacher. Supplementary materials will be uploaded to LETUS.
Detailed guidance will be given in the use of online and printed reference materials. A good dictionary is essential.

1. Introduction
Students will introduce themselves briefly and learn the contents of the course and the rules on attendance and completion of assignments. Students will be given a diagnostic exercise to indicate their level in using communicative grammar.
2. Presenting oneself
Preparation; students will write a short personal profile. They will present themselves in small groups, discussing their identities and interests. Students will practice using expressions of interest and asking appropriate questions.
3. Childhood memories
Talking about the past. Preparation; students will listen to people talking about their childhood memories and fill in a questionnaire on their own childhood memories. Accurate use of past tenses. Students will share their significant memories in small discussion groups. They will then focus on sharing their childhood educational experiences.
4. Descriptions; people
Vocabulary building. Listening exercises to enable the creation of more detailed descriptions of people; appearance and personality.
5. Descriptions; places
Students will listen to people describing their environments and then exchange detailed descriptions of their own hometowns in pairs. Students will be given guidelines on structuring a presentation. Presentation entitled "My Hometown" to be delivered to the class in week 6.
6. Presentations on "My Hometown"
Students deliver presentations on their hometown with detailed descriptions of its history and facilities and will talk about their personal connections with their town.
Presentations followed by discussion and comments.
7. Environmental issues
Students will first describe their most powerful experiences of nature and share their views on the protection of the environment. Students will then learn a wider range of vocabulary on the natural world before discussing issues of environmental concern and evaluating possible solutions to current problems.
8. Family life
Students will learn the vocabulary to describe members of the family and the words to describe relationships. Students will describe their families and the relationships within them in pairs.
9. My routine; academic and social life
Students will learn a wider range of expressions relating to time and adverbs of frequency. Using the terminology they will describe and comment on their own and other students' routines including topics such as diet and exercise. Students will learn the names in English of all the courses they are taking and intend to take. The class will then work in small groups discussing their educational experiences and their social life at college. Follow up: students will prepare a presentation for week 10 on "My Studies"
10. Presentations entitled "My Studies"
Discussion to follow. Students will make recommendations and a critical evaluation of their courses in small groups.
11. The working world
Vocabulary extension exercises. Terms used in business, finance, and the workplace. Discussion of work experience. Issues related to work such as dress codes and gender discrimination. Students rank jobs according to salary, status and desirability. Students will relate their experience, plans and dreams regarding the world of work.
12. Discussing social problems
Preparation; students will identify what they think are Japan’s greatest social problems. Students will compare their lists and give reasons for their choices. They will learn to analyze situations, causes and solutions.
13. Quiz and Impromptu speaking practice
Students will first do a quiz and then practice using authentic speaking tasks from exams such as TOEIC and IELTS. Guidance in preparing for speaking interviews. Commenting on statistics and pictures.
14. Individual speaking interviews
15. Feedback and advice
Self-Evaluation and Suggestions for Autonomous Learning

Over 20 years experience teaching in Japanese universities

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This course has no final exam. Evaluation is based on continuous assessment.
Students are welcome to write with any queries.

mariaoliphant@yahoo.com

Office hours: By appointment, before or after class.

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