Learn the global language and prepare yourself to be a part of a much bigger world. English is one of the most used languages when it comes to communication.
It might have happened to you that when trying to speak in English, no matter how much you tried, the words just don’t seem to come out of your mind and you end up almost stammering. The thing is English isn't our native language, and when we try to speak in English we become a bit more conscious as a result, we start to overthink about small things which we don't need to think about. This is where this course comes handy.
The English for Oral Communication will help you learn different methods on how to improve your oral communication and win the interview for your first job. It might look difficult for you at the beginning, but when you complete this course you will see how much this course has changed you as a person and you will have more confidence in speaking English.
The Highlights
Learn that it's ok to speak English with grammatical mistakes, it's not our native language, and there is no need to be too harsh on ourselves.
You will be guided by trainers, and they will help you identify areas where you need to work on.
Provision of audio and video files that will help you know the pronunciation of difficult words, grammar and contextual usage of the language.
Understanding different contexts in which the English words are used in speech or verbal communication.
You need to have a higher education certificate for successfully enrolling your name in the English for Oral Communication course. Other than this, there are no other eligibility criteria.
Also, it would be best if you had a laptop or a computer. You can also use a tablet or a smartphone from which you can get the study material and access the videos and live sessions that are present in this course.
What you will learn
Speaking skills
The main purpose of English for Oral Communication is to improve the skills that you already have and develop the news one which is missing from you and make you a good speaker.
Once English for Oral communication course from the IIT Bombay course is over, you will be fluent in speaking English, and presentations will be a piece of cake for you.
The English for Oral Communication course is hands-on training, meaning you will be practising as you learn the skill. Thus, it will help you learn oral communication better and with more effectiveness.
You will get to know how to speak in public and be able to attract the attention of the crowd, so they listen to you carefully and react accordingly.
Confidence is the key when you are speaking some other language, and this course will help you in building your confidence in spoken English.
You are going to learn different methods to keep your cool under pressure and deliver fluent English to the person who is communicating with you.
Not only you will be learning how to speak, but you will learn how to speak the language clearly and precisely.
After you get the certificate, you will be able to express your knowledge in the given field using English, and you will be proficient in completing presentations in a suitable manner.
There is no age barrier for this course even if you are in your fifties and want to learn English you can still do it. This course is for people and students who want to improve their spoken English skills so they can communicate in English with other people without any errors.
Application Details
First, you need to sign up on the main website of the IIT Bombay with your email ID.
Once you have filled the details, an email will be sent to you for verification.
After the confirmation of your account is done, you can log in to the main website with your verified account.
Now visit the announcement page and select the oral communication program from the list.
The application will open, and you need to fill in your details.
Once you submit the form, you will receive an automated mail and your name will be listed on the participants' page.
Now you need to go to IITBombayX site and access the course using the same email you used for the verification of your account.
The Syllabus
Instructors
IIT Bombay Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1: Do I need to know English to participate in this certificate?
Yes, this course only teaches you how to speak better English, you must know the language and its vocabulary in the first place.
2: Will this course help me in boosting my self-confidence?
Yes, speaking English fluently is one of the skills which helps you improve your confidence, and there is no doubt that when you speak English comfortably, you will feel more confident.
3: Can I get a job after completing this course?
This course is only to enhance your skills. There's no technical skill in this course that you will be learning in 4 weeks. So it prepares you for communication only not for the job.
4: Why do I need to speak English fluently?
English is the global language, it's the language of the internet, you need to master the English speaking if you want to study at a foreign university. Even if you are looking to get a job in the corporate sector, you need to know how to speak English and be able to communicate in English with others.
5: Can I access the videos, documents, and files from this course any time I want?
Yes, in 4 weeks, you can access all the files for this course any time you want. You can use multiple devices to access the data and even download it on multiple devices without facing any issues.