Speaking – Unit 8

In this unit we will analyze the productive skill, speaking. This skill is based on producing the language instead of receiving it. It reflects our knowledge about a language but in practice.

Every time, when we speak we do not realize how much we do with this ability to convey a meaning. I mean when we speak we pronounce words, make sounds, use intonations, ask questions, express feelings, hesitate and more.

In order to manage a fluent speaking we can consider to manage the following sub skills such as the right use of grammar, vocabulary, functions. Also use of register to speak appropriately, use body language and know the different type text.

To sum up, teaching how to speak is very complicated, but as a teacher I should find an appropriate way to do it. Thinking in what my students need and how I can response to their needs.

This video can help you to improve you skill.

Reference

Mary Spratt, A. P. (2011). The TKT Course. United Kingdom: Cambridge.

Nordquist, R. (23 de December de 2015). About Education. Obtenido de About Education: http://grammar.about.com/od/il/g/lexisterm.htm