Functional English: conversation skills– asking questions, requests, doubts, engage in conversation– different types of communication-verbal and non-verbal, body language.

Teaching Grammar: grammar games, exercise.

Teaching Vocabulary: Language games, exercise.

Reading and appreciating stories, poems, essays– listening and appreciating video lectures compre- hensive questions and answers.

Lab: Presentation skills– appreciation of videos, songs– role plays– debates– extemporizes- group presentations– introduction to technical writing– technical writing, how to write minutes, report, and project proposal.

Same as reference

1. Garner, A., Conversationally Speaking: Tested New Ways to Increase Your Personal and Social Effectiveness, McGraw-Hill (1997).

2. Bechtle, M., Confident Conversation: How to Communicate Successfully in Any Situation, Revell (2008).

3. Brown, S. and Smith, D., Active Listening with Speaking, Cambridge Univ. Press (2007).

Course Outcomes (COs):

CO1: Understand and learn the significance of Effective Communication Skills through learning life skills which are not hinged on traditional pedagogy.

CO2: Improved listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and confidence to become successful English speakers.

CO3: Understand significance of verbal and non-verbal communication in their personal and professional life

CO4: Enhance the students body language, social etiquette, presentation skills, interview skills, assertive communication skills, active listening and technical writing skills.

CO5: Develop critical and creative thinking by becoming active components in the nation building.