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慶應義塾大学外国語教育研究センター公開講座

【英会話】英会話上級Everyday Fluency: Speaking Your Mind With Confidence

受講申込

講座概要

講座コード 252R024001
開講期 秋学期
レベル 上級
定員 15
曜日 水曜日
開講期間 2025/10/08(水)2026/01/14(水)
時間 19:30~21:00
受付期間 2025/08/06(水)2025/09/08(月)
受講料 30,000円 (塾生・教職員:25,000円)
受講形式 リアルタイム配信
キャンパス オンライン講座
担当者 Murphy, Kevin

講座の内容

This course is designed to expand your confidence and fluency in spoken English across a range of engaging, real-world topics. This semester, we move beyond general discussions into deep conversations, collaborative problem-solving, and professional-style speaking scenarios. Each week introduces a new challenge where you will engage in spontaneous dialogue, prepared tasks, and small group activities.


講座の進め方・到達目標

Classes will begin with warm-up activities in a supportive learning environment, designed to build your confidence and introduce the topic. Guided discussions, debates, and role-playing exercises will form the core of each session, allowing you to practice expressing ideas clearly, crafting persuasive arguments, and responding to differing opinions. You will also participate in group activities, such as panel discussions and storytelling, to enhance your ability to think critically and speak spontaneously.
The course’s primary goal is to equip you with practical skills that will build your confidence and fluency in English. You will learn to articulate ideas effectively and navigate complex conversations, preparing you for real-life situations. By focusing on persuasive speaking, active listening, and emotional intelligence, you will learn to communicate with clarity and empathy.
Additionally, the course aims to develop your critical thinking, cultural awareness, and ability to respond diplomatically to opposing viewpoints. By the end, you will feel more comfortable expressing yourself in diverse settings, from professional meetings to social discussions.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
•Speak more fluently and clearly about abstract, complex, and professional topics
•Participate in nuanced conversations with greater confidence and flexibility
•Use appropriate tone and structure in different speaking situations
•Ask and respond to challenging questions with control and professionalism
•Collaborate effectively in spoken tasks, including debates, planning, storytelling, and simulations.

対象レベル

詳細は「レベル目安」ページを参照ください。

重視している項目(☑印)

☑会話 □作文 □読解 □聴解 □文法 □発音 □プレゼンテーション 

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講座スケジュール

実施日 内容 講師
第1回 2025/10/08(水) The Psychology of First Impressions: Body language, tone, and making a confident introduction Murphy, Kevin
第2回 2025/10/15(水) Decision-Making in Difficult Situations: Expressing uncertainty, weighing pros/cons, thinking aloud Murphy, Kevin
第3回 2025/10/22(水) Ethics in Technology (e.g., facial recognition, surveillance): Expressing moral arguments, disagreeing tactfully Murphy, Kevin
第4回 2025/10/29(水) Communicating Under Pressure: Crisis communication, clarity, and emotional control Murphy, Kevin
第5回 2025/11/05(水) Humor in the Workplace: Telling anecdotes, reacting to jokes, cultural differences in humor Murphy, Kevin
第6回 2025/11/12(水) Imagining the Future of Work: Speculation, prediction, and responding to hypotheticals Murphy, Kevin
第7回 2025/11/26(水) Persuasive Pitches (Shark Tank Simulation): Concise explanation, persuasion, handling tough questions Murphy, Kevin
第8回 2025/12/03(水) Storytelling Across Cultures: Narration, emotion, using structure for clarity and impact Murphy, Kevin
第9回 2025/12/10(水) Leading and Facilitating Discussions: Language for moderation, summarizing, and inviting others Murphy, Kevin
第10回 2025/12/17(水) Workplace Conflict Scenarios: Expressing disagreement, negotiating outcomes, staying neutral Murphy, Kevin
第11回 2026/01/07(水) The Art of Compliments and Critique: Giving feedback, praising diplomatically, using tone wisely Murphy, Kevin
第12回 2026/01/14(水) Final Panel & Reflection: Structured group discussion and reflective commentary Murphy, Kevin

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Active Participation: This course is highly interactive, and your active participation is key to success. Don’t be afraid to share your ideas or ask questions. Technical Requirements: As the course is online, ensure you have a reliable internet connection, a working microphone, and a quiet space to participate actively.

注意
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担当者紹介

Murphy, Kevin
マーフィー ケヴィン
【講師からのコメント】
This course encourages diverse viewpoints and promotes respectful communication, especially when tackling awkward, ethical, technological, and cultural dilemmas. You will gain speaking tools for daily, professional, and academic communication settings aimed at refining your ability to express complex ideas clearly and appropriately in English.

Murphy, Kevin