skilldevelopment.cpe@lpu.co.in

What you'll learn

Comprehensive Skill Development: This course is designed to systematically enhance students' English communication abilities, starting with foundational spoken English skills and progressing through public speaking, interview preparation, group discussion strategies, practical application, and final refinement. • Interactive Learning Environment: Each week is structured with engaging activities such as interactive games, role-plays, and real-life simulations to create a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. This fosters confidence in using English and developing effective communication techniques. • Focused Skill Acquisition: Participants learn essential skills such as speaking clearly, using body language effectively, and responding confidently to interview questions. They also explore active listening, conflict resolution, and persuasive speaking through structured group discussions and debates. • Real-World Application: The program emphasizes practical application by simulating everyday communication scenarios, from ordering food to cultural exchanges, ensuring students can apply their learning directly to real-life situations. • Celebration of Growth: The course culminates in a showcase where students demonstrate their improved communication skills and present on social issues of their choice. A graduation ceremony acknowledges their progress, providing motivation to continue developing their communication abilities beyond the program. Learning Outcome: • Increased Confidence: Students may exhibit higher levels of self-assurance when speaking in public or during interviews, leading to clearer communication and better articulation of ideas. • Improved Communication Skills: Participants might demonstrate enhanced ability to organize their thoughts coherently, express ideas more effectively, and engage their audience or interviewer more successfully. • Enhanced Presentation Skills: Learners could develop stronger skills in structuring presentations, using visual aids effectively, and delivering content in a compelling manner. • Better Interview Performance: Students may show improvement in their interview techniques, such as answering questions confidently, showcasing relevant skills and experiences, and making a positive impression on potential employers. • Skill Application in Real-World Situations: The course may enable students to apply their newfound public speaking and interview skills beyond the classroom, in professional settings or other contexts where effective communication is crucial.

  • • Use fun starter activities to create a comfortable learning environment. • Introduce basic English greetings, expressions, and simple conversations.
  • • Start with show-and-tell sessions where students can talk about something they like. • Teach basic public speaking skills like speaking clearly, using gestures, and maintaining eye contact.
  • • Introduce common interview questions and encourage students to practice answering them. • Conduct mock interviews in pairs, with one student playing the role of the interviewer and the other as the interviewee.
  • • Start with small group discussions on light topics like favourite foods or travel destinations. • Teach active listening skills through fun activities like "pass the message" or "telephone game."
  • • Role-play everyday situations like ordering food at a restaurant or asking for directions. • Use multimedia resources like short videos or podcasts to practice listening comprehension.
  • • Personality changes the students have experienced during the course. • Presentation on a social issue of students’ choice

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Vipul Singh Thakur
Assistant Professor

Mr. Vipul Singh Thakur working as Assistant Professor and at Lovely Professional University in the Department of Verbal Ability and Professional Enhancement. I will develop a sound understanding of needed traits for the professional career growth of university graduates, postgraduates and professionals. My strength has been my knowledge and making it available to students and professionals in an easy way. I hold a degree of Masters in English Literature and take immense interest in helping, mentoring, motivating and developing the students to get good placement and also to enhance communication skills along with confidence level.


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Vipul Singh Thakur
Assistant Professor

Mr. Vipul Singh Thakur working as Assistant Professor and at Lovely Professional University in the Department of Verbal Ability and Professional Enhancement. I will develop a sound understanding of needed traits for the professional career growth of university graduates, postgraduates and professionals. My strength has been my knowledge and making it available to students and professionals in an easy way. I hold a degree of Masters in English Literature and take immense interest in helping, mentoring, motivating and developing the students to get good placement and also to enhance communication skills along with confidence level.