Date of starting the batch: 7th Oct 2024
No. of students: 7
7th Oct, Mon: In the first class, we introduced ourselves. Then we shared with others, the purpose of our doing the course.
9th Oct, Tues: In the second class, we did an extended self introduction that included the answers to questions that were asked to us by our co-participants, about our hobbies, interests, family, job, native place etc.
11th Oct, Wed: In the third class, we talked about our present place of living, the people and what type of things there make our lives interesting and happy.
14 th Oct, Mon : In the 4th class, we discussed some common mistakes in our speeches, then we were asked to speak about our native place for a minute.
16 th Oct, Wed : In the 5th class, we shared our experiences while doing the PREPOSITION exercise; also the trainer gave us a chance to speak about our reading habits.
18 th Oct, Fri : In the 6th class, we gave a speech about a book that we have been reading; we also asked questions to each other about the books being read by us.
21 st Oct, Mon : In the 7th class, we gave a speech about a book that we have been reading; we also asked questions to each other about the books being read by us.
23 rd, Oct, Wed : In the 8th class, we talked about our favorite English songs like "I have a dream" by Abba and "Earth song" by Michael Jackson. We learnt about the importance of voice modulation techniques in singing as well as speaking.
25 th Oct, Mon : In the 9th class, we talked and also asked questions about the types of songs we like in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil etc. We talked about our favorite songs/singers/music composers/actors/movies/lyricists/poets etc.
28 th Oct, Mon : In the 10th class, we talked about our favorite song and then asked questions to each other.
30 th Oct, Wed : In the 11th class, we talked about our memories connected with a festival.
1st Nov, Fri : In the 12th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about an imaginary place we are at present.
4th Nov, Mon : In the 13th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about an imaginary profession we are now into.
6th Nov, Wed: In the 14th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about an imaginary possession we have.
8th Nov, Fri : In the 15th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about an imaginary reality we would like to share about ourselves.
11th Nov, Mon : In the 16th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our course till now.
13th Nov, Wed : In the 17th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about a habit/ an interesting activity done everyday.
15th Nov, Fri : In the 18th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about meeting a celebrity.
18th Nov, Mon : In the 19th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about going to a beautiful place next year.
20th Nov, Wed : In the 20th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about inviting others to a family function.
22th Nov, Fri : In the 21st class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about a shop that sells something.
25th Nov, Mon : In the 22nd class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about a dish that we had prepared.
27th Nov, Wed : In the 23rd class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on the TV serials.
29th Nov, Fri : In the 24rd class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on "Reading Culture".
2nd Dec, Mon: In the 25rd class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on "Life in the Past vs Life in the Present".
4th Dec, Wed : In the 26th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on "Will AI lead to job losses in future".
6th Dec, Fri : In the 27th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on "Lavish weddings to Simple ones".
9th Dec, Mon : In the 28th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on "NRIs settling abroad".
11th Dec, Wed : In the 29th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on "Importance of English in India".
13th Dec, Fri : In the 30th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our experiences while doing the "Speak Up English Course".
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As a skill because that's what the students need in their life after school and in the world outside school. Once your academic needs are met ie., you get the certificates with the right grades/marks, skills alone matter. The essays, the dramas, the poems, the articles which you mugged up in school/college life are like files on a computer meant to be deleted. What is retained is the software, the ability to do a thing, the critical skill to face and excel in a life situation.
