{"id":5829,"date":"2023-03-09T11:31:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T06:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.steptest.in\/?p=5829"},"modified":"2025-11-23T10:58:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T10:58:43","slug":"3-things-to-look-for-in-a-speaking-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/step.thehindu.com\/blog\/3-things-to-look-for-in-a-speaking-course\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things to Look for in a Speaking Course"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cDear Ravi, Congratulations! We are pleased to offer you the role of Associate at our \u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Words that should have made Ravi happier beyond words. While he was definitely happy, there was also a part of him that was worried. The new job came with the kind of responsibilities that he had no idea about.<\/p>\n

Ravi had been a researcher at his previous company and loved that job. It was a remote position and most of his interactions with colleagues were over email. Apart from the occasional catch-up call with his immediate manager, Ravi had never needed to talk to anybody in the organisation.<\/p>\n

\"Ravi<\/p>\n

But that was all about to change now. In the new job, Ravi was going to be a part of a team of at least 75 people who would all be working together to complete and deliver projects. It occurred to Ravi that this would mean not only going to the office every day, but also interacting with the entire group. It also meant there would be team lunches, meetings, and plenty of interactions with others. He realised that he would need to work on his English language communication skills.<\/p>\n

\"Team<\/p>\n

Ravi\u2019s Struggle to Find a Flexible Speaking Course<\/h2>\n

Ravi had seen ads for English language courses<\/a> in his neighbourhood and close to his office.The problem was his working hours. He could not predict when a new meeting would come up, or if he would be able to finish his work in time to attend the class. The other option was to sign up for massive open online courses, or MOOCs, but Ravi was not interested in this option. Why? Because while these courses provide an affordable and flexible way to learn, Ravi felt they were too impersonal and were not a good solution to his problem.<\/p>\n

What Ravi was looking for was a speaking course which he could take any time, but also one where he could clarify doubts with a tutor.<\/p>\n

The Solution<\/h2>\n

In Ravi\u2019s search for the perfect solution, he came across a phrase that was repeated often \u2013 personalised teaching. What is personalised English language teaching? It is a form of teaching that considers the specific needs of each individual learner. Each learner\u2019s strengths and weaknesses are assessed carefully. Personalised English teaching also aims to motivate the learner and provide them with the tools they need to achieve their goals.<\/p>\n

\"Personalised<\/p>\n

How does Personalised English Speaking Course Work?<\/h2>\n

In personalised English language teaching courses, the tutor observes the learner’s needs and goals in order to decide how best to help the learner achieve them. They then take the learner through a programme that addresses their unique needs and interests. The learning programme will include a wide range of activities that allow learners to practise speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"One-on-one-<\/p>\n

Many personalised language programmes are offered as one-on-one lessons. They can also be conducted in small groups. As Ravi researched, he discovered that there were some companies that offer online programmes designed specifically for adults who want to improve their language skills.<\/p>\n

The Benefits of Personalised Online Speaking Course<\/h2>\n

The main advantage of personalised language teaching is that it allows learners to receive individual attention. Ravi thought of the MOOCs that he had almost signed up for. He could write assignment after assignment, send in his best work, but he would never be able to engage with the trainer, or the professor in any meaningful way. Any communication from the professors would be only one-way.<\/p>\n

\"Ravi<\/p>\n

Next, a customised course can cater to the unique learning styles and abilities of each learner, which means that they can learn at their own pace and in their own way. The tutor can assess the strengths and weaknesses of the learner and focus on tailoring their lessons to help improve the areas of weakness. Ravi knew he needed help with speaking confidently. He always felt uncomfortable around new people and did not know how to start a conversation. He felt a learning programme that would consistently address this challenge would be very useful to him.<\/p>\n

\"Ravi<\/p>\n

Another advantage of personalised language teaching is that it allows learners to build strong and long-lasting relationships with their tutors. Ravi knew that having an expert help him get through a language learning programme would be the best. The tutor would keep him focused on the programme while clearing any doubts he had.<\/p>\n

\"Ravi<\/p>\n

Finally, personalised language programmes tend to offer students greater flexibility in terms of scheduling. This was the biggest advantage for Ravi. He knew he could choose when to schedule his\u00a0 classes based on his workload that week. This would make it very easy to balance learning with work and other important commitments.<\/p>\n

\"Ravi<\/p>\n

A learning programme that had all this would be the answer to his prayers. Follow Ravi\u2019s journey to find a personalised English language course here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here’s your next read!<\/h2>\n


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