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Course Name Say it Right 1/2015 Date 9-11 February 2015 Course Name Say it Right 2/2015 Date 18-20 August 2015 Aim The aim of the course is to develop participants’ communicative competence in the English language. Rationale In oral communication, interlocutors need to be intelligible in what they wish to convey. In speaking, miscomprehension and a breakdown in communication can occur and the contributory factor is often connected to how we speak. Thus, correct pronunciation, use of stress in words, sentences and intonation will be the main thrust of this course. Target Group This course is opened to all Malaysian government offcers. Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, participants should be able: U To raise their awareness on the English Sound System; U To improve their pronunciation and the ability to communicate intelligibly; and 46 U To express themselves with greater confdence. Course Methodology An interactive methodology with a variety of awareness-raising activities, practical sessions and simulations will be adopted. Audiovisual materials will be used. Course Content U The English Sound System; U Stress, Beat and Tune of English; U Speaking in Context; and U Natural Speech. 2015 Prospectus