SpeakingAdvanced level

English Speaking Course Advanced

Discuss, persuade and present with confidence.

Older learners learn to take part in real discussions, explain and defend their ideas, describe and speculate, tell stories that hold attention and give structured presentations. They also learn what to do when they do not know a word, so they keep talking instead of stopping.

Grades
6-8
Age
11-14
CEFR level
A2 to B1
Length
24 classes · 3 months
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  • Live onlineReal-time classes with the instructor
  • 2 classes a weekTwice a week, live
  • 75 minutesEach class

Is this the right level?

A good fit if your learner...

  • Is in Grades 6 to 8, around 11 to 14 years old
  • Can talk about familiar topics but answers are short
  • Finds it hard to explain or defend an opinion in English
  • Wants to speak confidently in class, interviews or presentations

Not sure which level fits? Tell us your learner's age and how they use English now, and we will help you choose.

The speaking pathway

  1. 1BasicGrades 1-2 · Age 6-7 · Pre A1 to A1
  2. 2IntermediateGrades 3-5 · Age 8-10 · A1 to A2
  3. 3AdvancedGrades 6-8 · Age 11-14 · A2 to B1You are here

Speaking goals sit in the A2 to B1 range of the CEFR, the international scale of language ability. Moving up a full level usually takes more than one 3-month course.

The course map

What your learner will learn, module by module

24 live classes over 3 months, two classes a week. The course has 6 modules of 4 classes each, so every two weeks learners finish a module. Every module practises listening, speaking, reading and writing, and ends with a project.

Module 1 of 6 Classes 1-4 · Weeks 1-2

Natural Conversation

Learners sound more natural and keep talking under pressure.

Language focus

  • Answer, reason, example
  • Thinking time: Let me think, That's a good question
  • Checking meaning: Do you mean...?
  • Linking sounds in fast speech

Topics and words

Lifestyle, school, free time

Four skills in this module

  • ListeningNotice how speakers buy thinking time
  • SpeakingExtended answers in a quick-fire interview
  • ReadingRead an interview and add longer answers
  • WritingPrepare question cards for a partner interview
  1. Class 1Hear and notice
  2. Class 2Prepare and rehearse
  3. Class 3Speaking tasks
  4. Class 4Module project

Module projectRecord a natural interview

Module 2 of 6 Classes 5-8 · Weeks 3-4

Discuss and Decide

Learners discuss options and reach a decision together.

Language focus

  • Suggesting and responding
  • Agreeing and disagreeing politely
  • Inviting others to speak
  • Summarising the decision

Topics and words

Community, environment, school projects

Four skills in this module

  • ListeningIdentify the options and the final choice in a discussion
  • SpeakingCollaborative decision task in small groups
  • ReadingRead a short brief and list the options
  • WritingWrite a summary of the group's decision
  1. Class 5Hear and notice
  2. Class 6Prepare and rehearse
  3. Class 7Speaking tasks
  4. Class 8Module project

Module projectPropose a school improvement plan

Module 3 of 6 Classes 9-12 · Weeks 5-6

Describe and Speculate

Learners describe situations and say what might be happening.

Language focus

  • It looks like, She seems
  • might, could, must for guesses
  • Describing a photo in detail
  • Paraphrasing when you don't know a word

Topics and words

Photos, places, jobs, emotions

Four skills in this module

  • ListeningWhich photo is the speaker describing?
  • SpeakingDescribe and compare two photos
  • ReadingRead photo captions and discuss what they leave out
  • WritingWrite a detailed photo description
  1. Class 9Hear and notice
  2. Class 10Prepare and rehearse
  3. Class 11Speaking tasks
  4. Class 12Module project

Module projectA photo story told aloud

Module 4 of 6 Classes 13-16 · Weeks 7-8

Opinions with Evidence

Learners build and defend an argument.

Language focus

  • Point, reason, example
  • Responding to the other side
  • Persuasive language
  • Stress and pausing for emphasis

Topics and words

Technology, health, education

Four skills in this module

  • ListeningIdentify the strongest argument in a debate
  • SpeakingMini-debate in teams
  • ReadingRead short articles and collect evidence
  • WritingWrite a persuasive speech outline
  1. Class 13Hear and notice
  2. Class 14Prepare and rehearse
  3. Class 15Speaking tasks
  4. Class 16Module project

Module projectClass debate

Module 5 of 6 Classes 17-20 · Weeks 9-10

Stories and Reports

Learners tell engaging stories and report what others said.

Language focus

  • Narrative tenses in speech
  • Storytelling techniques: suspense, detail
  • Reporting: He said that, She asked if
  • Summarising a video or article

Topics and words

Experiences, news, films and books

Four skills in this module

  • ListeningSummarise a short news clip
  • SpeakingTell a personal story with a strong opening
  • ReadingRead a short article and report it to the group
  • WritingPlan a story with a hook and a twist
  1. Class 17Hear and notice
  2. Class 18Prepare and rehearse
  3. Class 19Speaking tasks
  4. Class 20Module project

Module projectStorytelling evening

Module 6 of 6 Classes 21-24 · Weeks 11-12

Presentations

Learners give a clear, confident presentation and handle questions.

Language focus

  • Signposting: First, Moving on, To sum up
  • Using slides to support, not to read
  • Voice, pace and camera presence
  • Handling questions

Topics and words

Topics of the learner's choice

Four skills in this module

  • ListeningGive structured feedback on a model presentation
  • SpeakingRehearse with feedback, then present
  • ReadingResearch a topic from simple sources
  • WritingWrite slide notes and a strong ending
  1. Class 21Hear and notice
  2. Class 22Prepare and rehearse
  3. Class 23Speaking tasks
  4. Class 24Module project

Module projectA three-minute presentation with questions

Outcomes

By the end of the course, your learner can...

Clear goals in all four skills, written so you can notice them at home as well as in class.

Listening

  • Follows discussions and talks on familiar topics
  • Notices the speaker's opinion and attitude

Speaking

  • Takes part in a discussion, agreeing and disagreeing politely
  • Gives a structured short presentation and answers questions

Reading

  • Reads short articles to gather ideas and evidence for a discussion
  • Summarises the main point of a text in their own words

Writing

  • Plans a presentation with clear signposts
  • Writes a short persuasive paragraph or speech outline
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Between classes

A short speaking practice from the PDF pack, such as recording a one-minute answer or practising phrases with family.

Inside a class

What happens in 75 minutes

  1. 10 minWarm-up chatEasy questions so every learner speaks within the first few minutes.
  2. 15 minListen to a modelA short model conversation or talk, with the useful phrases picked out.
  3. 15 minPrepare and rehearsePlanning time, sentence frames and practice in pairs before speaking to the group.
  4. 20 minSpeaking taskA real task: a role play, a discussion, a description or a short talk.
  5. 10 minFeedback and try againSpecific feedback, then the task is repeated so learners hear their own improvement.
  6. 5 minReflectLearners say one thing they did well and one thing to try next time.

For parents

How you will know your learner is progressing

  1. 1Feedback in every classThe instructor listens, notices where your learner needs help and gives support straight away.
  2. 2A project in every moduleEach module ends with a project, such as a poster, a story or a short talk, that shows what your learner can now do with the language.
  3. 3Monthly parent meetingEvery month you meet the instructor to talk about progress, strengths and what to practise at home.
  4. 4Advice at the end of the courseWhen the 24 classes finish, we talk with you about whether to continue at the same level or move up.
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What you receive

  • PDF learning materialsLesson materials and home practice for every module.
  • Class recordingsRecordings to revisit a lesson or catch up after a missed class.
  • Monthly parent meetingA regular meeting with the instructor about your learner's progress.
  • Clear next stepsAdvice on what to practise and when your learner is ready for the next level.

How this course is designed

Built on international levels and learning research

The level matches A2 Key for Schools moving towards B1 Preliminary for Schools. Cambridge English describes A2 learners as able to interact with English speakers at a basic level and B1 learners as able to show awareness of opinions and mood. Classes follow a speaking cycle of preparation, task, feedback and repetition, as described by Goh and Burns.

Reference: Cambridge English: A2 Key Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary Goh & Burns (2012), Teaching Speaking

Read how we teach
  • Practice that brings learning backWe regularly ask learners to recall earlier language instead of only re-reading it, and we return to it across the course. Research on memory supports both retrieval practice and spacing.Source: Roediger & Karpicke (2006) Cepeda et al. (2006)
  • Support that is taken away step by stepNew language is first modelled and supported, then learners do more on their own. This idea of scaffolding comes from research on how adults help young learners solve problems.Source: Wood, Bruner & Ross (1976)
  • A balance of input, output and fluencyEvery module includes listening and reading, speaking and writing, focused language study and fluency practice, following Paul Nation's four strands.Source: Nation (2007), The Four Strands

Questions parents ask

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How long is the course?

The course has 24 live classes over 3 months, two a week, and each class is 75 minutes. There are 6 modules and each module takes 4 classes, about two weeks. At the end we talk with you about whether your learner should continue at the same level or move up.

Is this a public speaking course?

Partly. The last module focuses on presentations, but most of the course builds everyday spoken skills: conversation, discussion, description and storytelling. Presentations work better once those skills are in place.

My learner is fluent but makes mistakes. Will the instructor correct them?

Yes, but carefully. Feedback focuses on the mistakes that matter most for being understood, and it is given after speaking so the flow of ideas is not interrupted.

What if my learner misses a class?

Every class is recorded, so your learner can watch it and complete the home practice before the next class. If something is unclear, the instructor can help at the start of the next class.

What do we need at home?

A laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, a stable internet connection, a quiet place to sit, and a notebook and pencil. All learning materials are shared as PDFs.

How do I enroll?

Use the Enroll Now page to send your learner's details. We will contact you to confirm the batch, the class times and the next steps.

Ready to start the Advanced Speaking Course?

Send us your learner's details and we will help you choose the right batch and class times.

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What comes next

Learners who finish Advanced can strengthen accuracy in the Advanced level of the English Grammar Course.

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