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

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: