## Speaking skills

#### Instructions

You will do at least two speaking assignments on video and/or do them live. Your assignments should all be different speaking types; check the list below. For some of these types, you will have to work in pairs or groups.

For each assignment, you will need to:

1. study the rules and conventions of each speaking type;
2. make a preparation document containing;
   1. a mini-dictionary of at least twenty words and phrases you will need (you can use these for your word file later)
   2. pronunciation tips for difficult words in your dictionary;
   3. an outline of what you want to say (this does not have to, but may, be a full script).
3. practise your speaking in front of a live audience and ask feedback;
4. process your feedback and record a final version OR plan a live moment with Mrs W;
5. evaluate your speaking and indicate where you have improved the most;
6. hand in your work for steps 1-5 in one document (Pages / Keynote / paper) and inform Mrs W that you've finished.

#### Speaking types

- in pairs/groups:
  - personal interview;
  - debate;
  - discussing problems & giving advice;
  - lodging & dealing with a complaint;
  - theatre/drama.
- individually:
  - speech;
  - presentation;
  - proposal.

#### Wasp Reporter

You can ask your English coach for a copy of the Wasp Reporter, a magazine used in HVX High for English. In this magazine you can find different sorts of articles and assignments; choose to do one with a listening focus (your coach can explain more about how WR works).

#### Online Materials

You can also find good speaking material on the following websites:

- British Council LearnEnglish Teens
- British Council LearnEnglish