Students learn how to use listening techniques and strategies coupled with discussion and debate methodology in order to improve understanding of spoken English, and we concentrate on preparation for “real life situations”. Students learn to how to focus on extracting specific information and details, as well as general meaning. At the end of the course, they will understand more fully what interpretation is, and therefore be able to distinguish and respond to a speaker's attitude, intent and opinion. This course is best suited for students who are comfortable taking instruction and participating in class in English, and who want to become more confident in their ability to apply critical thinking in order to communicate and openly share well considered and logically developed opinions.