These outlines provide a learning framework for Cactus evening & part-time language courses. They are designed to provide you with a good idea of what you might cover, and include typical themes, grammar and vocabulary fields. They are flexible rather than prescriptive, and our teachers are trained to adapt the course syllabus to the level, aims and interests of the class.

• English Pronunciatioin

On this course, you will cover some of the following. The specific mix will depend on what you need and want to do.

• Pronunciation toolkit - using your mouth, jaw and tongue
• Understanding the phonetic alphabet
• Spelling and sounds
• Focus on specific problem areas
• Word stress patterns
• Sentence stress patterns
• Grouping words together
• Common intonation patterns

• Asking questions
• Using tags (isn't it? OK?)
• Using emphasis for effect
• Being polite
• Giving opinions
• Agreeing and disagreeing
• Complaining
• Conversational strategies
• Small talk
• Telling jokes and stories
• Using intonation to show emotion
• Using 'natural' English