🔷 The Job Ready English 4‑Step Communication Method

Every lesson follows this predictable, confidence‑building cycle:

STEP 1 — Model

Learners watch/listen to a short, real‑world example (1–2 minutes).

Focus: clarity, structure, tone, vocabulary, pronunciation.

STEP 2 — Analyze

Learners break the model into parts using graphic organizers.

Focus: frameworks (PREP, STAR, CLEAR), key phrases, pronunciation targets.

STEP 3 — Practice

Guided → paired → independent speaking & listening tasks.

Focus: fluency, accuracy, confidence, real‑speed listening.

STEP 4 — Perform

Learners complete a real‑world communication challenge.

Focus: measurable growth, feedback, mastery.

📅 WEEK‑BY‑WEEK SYLLABUS

WEEK 1 — Speak with Structure

Goal: Build clarity + confidence using simple frameworks.

Session 1: PREP for Opinions

• Model: 45‑second workplace opinion
• Analyze: PREP organizer
• Practice: 30‑second micro‑speeches
• Perform: “Give your opinion on a school/work rule”

Session 2: Listening for Gist

• Model: 1‑minute conversation
• Analyze: Main idea + 3 keywords
• Practice: Gist races
• Perform: Summarize a short clip in 1 sentence

WEEK 2 — Everyday Workplace Conversations

Goal: Build automaticity in small talk + social English.

Session 1: Small Talk Framework (Q‑Q‑Share)

• Model: natural small talk
• Analyze: question types + tone
• Practice: rotating partner conversations
• Perform: 2‑minute “Meet & Greet”

Session 2: Listening for Tone & Emotion

• Model: 3 versions of same sentence
• Analyze: tone, stress, emotion
• Practice: tone matching
• Perform: “Say it politely / confidently / warmly”

WEEK 3 — Describing Processes & Daily Tasks

Goal: Build workplace clarity + sequencing language.

Session 1: CLEAR Framework

• Model: explaining a simple process
• Analyze: sequence words, clarity markers
• Practice: explain a routine
• Perform: “Explain how you complete a task at school/work”

Session 2: Listening for Details

• Model: instructions with numbers, times, steps
• Analyze: detail extraction
• Practice: instruction-following tasks
• Perform: “Listen & draw / organize steps”

WEEK 4 — Storytelling for Interviews

Goal: Build STAR mastery for interviews + confidence.

Session 1: STAR Framework

• Model: strong STAR answer
• Analyze: situation vs action vs result
• Practice: guided STAR stories
• Perform: 1‑minute STAR response

Session 2: Real‑Speed Listening (Interview Clips)

• Model: authentic interview audio
• Analyze: key actions + results
• Practice: note-taking
• Perform: summarize the speaker’s STAR story

WEEK 5 — Pronunciation for Clarity

Goal: Improve intelligibility, rhythm, stress, and confidence.

Session 1: Word Stress + Thought Groups

• Model: 20‑second clip
• Analyze: stress patterns
• Practice: shadowing
• Perform: read a short script with clear stress

Session 2: Connected Speech + Rhythm

• Model: natural speech
• Analyze: linking, reductions
• Practice: shadowing loops
• Perform: 30‑second natural‑speed speech

WEEK 6 — Giving Explanations & Clarifying

Goal: Build confidence in real conversations.

Session 1: Clarifying Language (“Let me explain…”)

• Model: workplace explanation
• Analyze: phrases for clarity
• Practice: explain confusing situations
• Perform: “Explain a misunderstanding.”

Session 2: Listening for Purpose

• Model: 2 versions of the same conversation
• Analyze: gist vs detail vs tone
• Practice: purpose‑based listening
• Perform: choose the correct purpose + justify

WEEK 7 — Persuasion & Professional Opinions

Goal: Build persuasive speaking skills.

Session 1: PREP+ (Opinion → Benefit → Example)

• Model: persuasive mini‑pitch
• Analyze: benefits + examples
• Practice: 30‑second pitches
• Perform: “Convince your partner of something”

Session 2: Listening for Key Arguments

• Model: short debate clip
• Analyze: claim + reason
• Practice: argument mapping
• Perform: summarize both sides

WEEK 8 — Handling Problems & Difficult Situations

Goal: Build confidence in conflict + problem‑solving English.

Session 1: SBI Feedback Framework

• Model: giving feedback
• Analyze: situation → behavior → impact
• Practice: role‑play feedback
• Perform: give feedback politely

Session 2: Listening for Solutions

• Model: problem‑solving meeting
• Analyze: proposed solutions
• Practice: solution-matching
• Perform: propose a solution to a real problem

WEEK 9 — Presenting Ideas Clearly

Goal: Build presentation confidence + structure.

Session 1: 3‑Part Presentation Framework

• Model: 1‑minute presentation
• Analyze: hook → point → close
• Practice: micro‑presentations
• Perform: 45‑second presentation

Session 2: Listening for Main Points

• Model: short talk
• Analyze: main point vs supporting detail
• Practice: point‑finding
• Perform: summarize the talk in 2 sentences

WEEK 10 — Real‑World Communication Challenges

Goal: Integrate speaking + listening under pressure.

Session 1: Speed Rounds (Speaking)

• Model: fast-paced prompts
• Analyze: clarity under time pressure
• Practice: 20‑second responses
• Perform: “Lightning Round Challenge”

Session 2: Real‑Speed Listening Marathon

• Model: 3 short clips
• Analyze: gist + detail
• Practice: mixed listening tasks
• Perform: 1‑minute summary

WEEK 11 — Interview Mastery

Goal: Build full interview confidence.

Session 1: Top 5 Interview Questions

• Model: strong answers
• Analyze: structure + vocabulary
• Practice: paired interviews
• Perform: mock interview (Round 1)

Session 2: Behavioral Questions (STAR+)

• Model: advanced STAR
• Analyze: results + reflection
• Practice: refine stories
• Perform: mock interview (Round 2)

WEEK 12 — Final Performance Assessments

Goal: Demonstrate measurable WIDA‑aligned growth.

Session 1: Speaking Assessment

• Tasks:
• 1‑minute opinion
• 1‑minute STAR story
• 1‑minute explanation
• Rubric: clarity, structure, vocabulary, fluency, pronunciation

Session 2: Listening Assessment

• Tasks:
• Gist
• Detail
• Tone
• Summary
• Rubric: accuracy, speed, comprehension, organization

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