Lesson 4 Speaking Skills PDF

Lesson 4 Speaking Skills Lesson contents: Speaking skills Listening exercise Speaking tasks  Objectives: speak more fluently and confidently, focusing on your ability to express yourself smoothly without hesitations or pauses.  Speaking tips: Start with Simpl...

Lesson 4 Speaking Skills Lesson contents: Speaking skills Listening exercise Speaking tasks  Objectives: speak more fluently and confidently, focusing on your ability to express yourself smoothly without hesitations or pauses.  Speaking tips: Start with Simple Sentences: Begin by constructing simple sentences that convey your thoughts clearly. Focus on using subject-verb-object structure and practice speaking them aloud. 2.Build Vocabulary: Expand your vocabulary by learning new words and phrases. Use flashcards, language apps, or language learning websites to practice and reinforce new vocabulary regularly. 3. Use Body Language: Utilize body language to support your speech. Maintain good posture, use hand gestures to emphasize key points, and make eye contact with your audience or conversation partner. 4. Practice Conversations: Engage in conversations with native speakers or language partners. Start with simple topics and gradually progress to more complex discussions. This helps you gain confidence and improve your fluency. 5. Record and Listen to Yourself: Use a voice recorder or a language learning app to record yourself speaking. Listen to the recordings and identify areas for improvement, such as pronunciation, grammar, or fluency. 6. Join Language Exchange Groups: Participate in language exchange groups or conversation clubs. These provide opportunities to practice speaking with native speakers and fellow learners in a supportive and interactive environment. 7. Be Patient and Persistent: Learning to speak a new language takes time and practice. Be patient with yourself and don't get discouraged. Consistent effort and regular practice will lead to gradual improvement. 8. Don’t fixate on having a specific accent: The primary goal of speaking any language, including English, is to effectively communicate your message. As long as you can speak clearly and be understood by others, the specific accent you have may not be as important. https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/listening/2L9-checking-in- transcript.php Listen to Mr. Henderson checks into a hotel. The phrases highlighted in the can be used in different contexts. Jennifer: Good evening, Sir, can I help you? Mr. Henderson: Yes, I have a single room booked for tonight and tomorrow night. The name's Henderson. Jennifer: Henderson....Henderson...oh yes, here you are. You are in room 344, that's on the beach side so you should have a nice sea view. Mr. Henderson: Oh, that's nice. I have a lot of work to do but I'll have time to enjoy the view, I'm sure. Jennifer: Here is your key card. You know how to use it, don't you? Mr. Henderson: Oh yes. Do I have to give it back to you on Tuesday morning? Jennifer: No, that's not necessary. It will only work until Tuesday noon which is our checking out time anyway. You can keep it after that. You can see it's got a handy little calendar on the other side so you might find that useful. Mr. Henderson: Hey, I've never seen that before. That's a neat little idea. Jennifer: Now, I've already told you about the key card. Let's see, the fire exit is at the north end of the corridor, so that is to the right as you come out of your room, 344. Follow the green signs on the corridor walls. The restaurant you can see behind you. That's open from 7 in the morning until midnight. Mr. Henderson: How do I get an external line from my room? Jennifer: Oh, good question. You'll find all the information you need on a plastic card next to the phone. Just dial 1 to speak to the hotel switchboard or 1 followed by a room number to ring another room directly. If you ring 9 and wait for a dial tone, that puts you onto an external line. Mr. Henderson: OK, is there anything else? Jennifer: As I said before, check out time is midday. If you have any complaints, please come directly to me, Jennifer, or to my husband Gary. We hope you have a great stay here at The Strands. Do you need some help with your bags, Mr. Henderson? 1-Discussing Work or School: How was your day at work/school? What do you do for a living? Are you studying anything interesting at the moment? 2-Talking about Family and Friends: Do you have any siblings? How often do you see your friends? What did you do with your family over the weekend? 3-Discussing Hobbies and Interests: What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Have you read any good books lately? Are you into any sports or outdoor activities? 4-Talking about Food and Cooking: What's your favorite type of cuisine? Do you enjoy cooking? What's your signature dish? Have you tried any new restaurants recently? 5. Discussing Travel and Vacations: Have you been on any memorable trips lately? Where is your dream travel destination? What's the most interesting place you've ever visited? 6. Talking about Entertainment: Have you seen any good movies or TV shows recently? Do you enjoy listening to music? What genres do you like? What's the last concert or live performance you attended? 7. Discussing Health and Wellness: Do you exercise regularly? What's your favorite workout? Have you tried any new wellness practices or self-care routines? How do you stay motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle? 8. Talking about Future Plans and Goals: What are your plans for the upcoming weekend? Do you have any exciting goals or aspirations for the Thank You