Class 4: Speaking skills

Question 1

What is Speaking?

Answer 1

Speaking is the act of conveying your emotions, ideas and opinions orally

Question 2

Speaking as a language skill is not only about pronouncing words but it also involves the ability of the speaker to . . . . . . .

Answer 2

a.] Correct stress and intonation
b.] Proper word collation
c.] Appropriate vocabulary
d.] Proper grammatical structures

Question 3

What are the Speaking setting/situations

Answer 3

Interactive. Partially Interactive and Non-Interactive

Question 4

What are some techniques for effective speaking?

Answer 4

a.] Practice 3C’s;
Be Clear
Be Concise
Be Consistent ( Message wise)
b.] Know your audience
c.] Vary your voice modulation
d.] Use non verbal signals to express your thoughts
e.] Acknowledge the grammar suitable for your audience based on age, culture, religion etc.
f.] Acknowledge you audiences non verbal gestures and adjust your behavior as needed