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EN32215 Listening and Speaking in English 4

Mattayom 5 Semester 2 40 hours 1.0 credit

This course is designed to prepare the students to Identify the main idea, analyze the essence,

interpret and express opinions from listening to and reading feature articles and entertainment articles, as
well as provide justification and examples for illustration; converse and write to exchange data about
themselves and various matters around them, experiences, situations, news or incidents and issues of interest

to society, and communicate the data continuously and appropriately; speak and write appropriately to ask
for and give data, describe, explain, compare and express opinions about matters, issues, news and situations
heard or read; and speak and write to present data about themselves or their experiences, news or incidents,
matters and various issues of interest to society. Furthermore, they are expected to speak and write to

express opinions about activities, experiences and incidents in the local area, society and the world, as well
as provide justification and examples for illustration; choose the language, tone of voice, gestures and
manners appropriate to various persons, occasions and places by observing social manners and culture of

native speakers; and use language for communication in real life situations or stimulated situations in the
classroom, school, local community and society. This course encourages students to think critically and
succeed academically. Question-centered approach provides a unique critical thinking framework for each
unit. This develops key cognitive skills such as analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating—as well as developing

the language skills essential for academic success. Learning outcomes are clearly stated at the start and end
of the units, with competency self-evaluations and vocabulary check lists featuring the Academic Word List.
This enables teachers to define learning outcomes effectively to accreditation bodies. The keywords of the

Oxford 3000 and Academic Word List have been carefully selected by a group of language experts and
experienced teachers as the words which should receive priority in vocabulary study because of their
importance and usefulness. Critical thinking unit approach encourages students to analyze, synthesize, apply

knowledge, and develop an individual voice around a topic and thought-provoking unit questions provide a
clear focus of the units. Reading and listening texts explore a range of academic subjects from biology to
finance. Explicit learning skills sections help students develop important academic skills such as scanning a

text, listening for gist, and using a dictionary.
Through individual work, pair work, group work, group discussion, searching information, presentation,
and writing activities which develop critical thinking skills.
In order to promote positive attitude towards learning English and build up desirable characteristics

and learners’ key competencies.