English Communication - Confident English Communication for Everyday Life (Saturday Class) 26354 - Term 3

One-Day Practical Workshop (6 Hours)

Would you like to communicate more confidently in English in everyday situations?

This workshop is designed to build confidence rather than teach every aspect of English. Participants will gain practical communication skills, useful strategies, and opportunities to practise English in a supportive environment, helping them feel more confident and comfortable using English in their everyday lives.

Using interactive activities, discussions, role- plays, and guided practice, participants will develop practical communication skills that can be used immediately in real-world situations, the workshop focuses on everyday conversations, community interactions, asking for information, making appointments, and communicating effectively in common social and practical situations. 

Participants will also learn strategies to improve their confidence, listening skills, pronunciation, and communication clarity.

Whether you are new to New Zealand, returning to study or work, or simply wanting to improve your communication skills, this workshop will provide practical tools and techniques to support your ongoing language development.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Communicate more confidently in everyday situations
• Start and maintain conversations more effectively
• Ask for information and clarification when needed
• Improve listening and speaking skills
• Increase pronunciation and communication clarity
• Understand common communication styles used in New Zealand
• Participate more confidently in community and social interactions
• Develop a personalised plan for continued improvement

Workshop Topics

Module 1: Building Confidence in English Communication

• Overcoming fear and hesitation
• Speaking with confidence
• Common communication challenges

Module 2: Everyday Conversations

• Introducing yourself
• Starting and maintaining conversations
• Asking and answering questions

Module 3: English for Daily Life

• Shopping and services
• Making appointments
• Speaking with schools, healthcare providers, and community organisations

Module 4: Understanding and Being Understood

• Listening strategies
• Pronunciation and clarity
• Common expressions and communication styles

Module 5: Practice and Personal Action Plan

• Real-life role plays
• Confidence-building activities
• Personal action plan for continued improvement

This workshop is suitable for:

• Anyone looking to communicate more effectively in English
• Community members wanting greater confidence in everyday conversations
• Adults wanting to improve their English communication skills
• Migrants and newcomers to New Zealand
• People returning to study or work

What to Bring

• A notebook and pen
• A positive attitude and willingness to participate

Participants will leave with:

• Greater confidence in speaking English
• Improved communication skills for everyday situations
• Practical strategies for continuing their English development
• Increased confidence in community and social interactions
• A personalised action plan for ongoing improvement

Tutors: Foram Kotadia

This course is supported by the TEC (Tertiary Education Commission) to assist with literacy, numeracy and wellbeing needs of students. You must attend 80% of the class. At the same time we hope you will learn other useful and interesting skills and have a lot of fun learning with us.