Communication
Speak so others understand
Short talking lessons. Week 1: say one clear idea, give a reason, and tell a story in order. Week 2: give two reasons, use point, reason, example, point, make a reason stronger, and say the other side fairly. Weeks 1 and 2 of a 4-week course; Weeks 3 and 4 are coming. About one lesson a day, but you can do more. It is practice, not a test.
About this course
A practice-first speaking course for ages 11 to 13. Learners build clear ideas, reasons, examples and short talks, with calm routines and a private first try.
By the end, learners can…
- state a clear view and give one or two reasons that explain it
- tell a short story with a beginning, a middle and an end
- use a calm routine and pause before a key word
- organise a short talk as point, reason, example and point again
- strengthen a reason and reply fairly to another view
- Who it is for
- Ages 11 to 13 who speak English in everyday conversation and want their ideas to be easier to follow.
- What learners need first
- Speaks English in everyday conversation
- Time
- 15 min a day · 5 days a week
Course details
- Who it is for
- Ages 11–14
- How it is assessed
- Scored speaking and writing answers are checked against that step’s goals: what the child did, one next step, and practice. Private first tries and tick lists get no feedback. The feedback is neutral. Pace, filler words and pauses are practice notes only, never a level or number for parents. Teachers see a level for each rubric area and can change it.
- How it has gone
What's inside
- Lesson 1Quick start · One idea, one sentence
- Lesson 2Nerves are normal
- Lesson 3Add a because
- Lesson 4Beginning, middle, end
- Lesson 5Week 1 check
About the creator
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