I. Phonetics
A. Introduction
B. Basic Sounds of English
1. Vowels and Consonants
2. Phonetic Transcription
3. Rules of Pronunciation
4. Problem Sounds
C. Syllables
D. Word Stress
II. Conversation: Basic Communication
A. Starting a Conversation
1. Greetings
2. Introducing Oneself
3. Introducing Others
4. Leave Taking
5. Thanking, Wishing Well
B. Conversation in a Context
1. Offering - Responding to Offers
2. Requesting - Responding to Requests
3. Congratulating
4. Expressing Sympathy and Condolences
5. Expressing Disappointments
6. Asking Questions - Polite Responses
7. Apologising - Forgiving
8. Complaining
9. Persuading
10. Warning
11. Asking for and Giving Information
12. Giving Instructions
13. Getting and Giving Permission
14. Asking for and Giving Opinion