The FLS Speaking Skills Center at the Arab Open University-Bahrain held three speaking activities that dealt with various topics: food, hobbies, achieving success, and “The Story of an Hour with a twist.”
The opening session was held on Sunday, 20th Feb 2022. It was conducted by Dr. Nawal. The session was innovative and attended by 26 students. The exciting topic motivated our students to participate with eagerness to express their views on “Food; Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Choices”.
The second speaking session was held on Monday the 21st of February 2022 by Ms. Hawra Alaradi with 46 students. It was a very lively session as students discussed “Personal interests and Hobbies” and debated on the topic – “Handling success and failure”
The third speaking activity was conducted on February 22, 2022 by Dr. Hamza Ahmed. The presenter discussed with 32 students "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, and analyzed the theme and characters. In addition, they were encouraged to create a twist in the ending of the story.
These various topics bring interest among students. All the sessions were filled with enthusiasm as students came up with real examples from their lives and shared their thoughts with confidence.
Students also expressed their gratitude for holding such fruitful speaking activities that motivate and encourage them to speak comfortably and confidently in front of the public.