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- pracovný list č. 13
ANGLICKÝ JAZYK
11.9.2014
Mgr. Denisa Hrušková
SPEAKING
ACTIVITY 1
Read the following text . For point 1-4, decide which sentence (A)–(J) below the text
best fits into each of the numbered gaps in the article.
Improving your English speaking skills will help you communicate more easily and
effectively. But how do you become a more confident English speaker?
(1) ............................... Any practice is good – whether you speak to someone who is a
native English speaker or not.
It's important to build your confidence. If possible, use simple English sentence
structure that you know is correct, so that you can concentrate on getting your
message across.
(2) ............................... Use words and phrases you know in new situations. Native English
speakers are more likely to correct you if you use the wrong word than if you use the
wronggrammar. Experimenting with vocabulary is a really good way of getting feedback.
Try to respond to what people say to you. You can often get clues to what people
think by looking at their body language. Respond to them in a natural way.
(3) ............................... into and from your own language. This takes too much time and will
make you more hesitant.
If you forget a word, do what native English speakers do all the time, and say things
that 'fill' the conversation. This is better than keeping completely silent. Try using um,
or er, if you forget the word.
(4) ............................... It's important to use a natural rhythm when speaking English, but
if you speak too fast it will be difficult for people to understand you.
Try to relax when you speak – you'll find your mouth does most of the pronunciation
work for you. When you speak English at normal speed, you'll discover that many of the
pronunciation skills, such as linking between words, will happen automatically.
A Try to experiment with the English you know
B Practise where you can, when you can
C Don't speak too fast!
D Try NOT to translate
ACTIVITY 2
Read the text and choose the correct option.
Reading and Listening is NOT enough. Practice Speaking what you hear!
Reading, listening, and speaking are the most\least important aspects of any language.
The same is true for English. However, speaking is an\the only requirement to be fluent.
It is normal for babies and children to learn speaking first, become fluent, than\then
start reading, then writing. So the natural order is listening, speaking, reading, then
writing.
First Problem
Isn't it strange that schools across the world teach reading first, then writing, then
listening, and finally speaking? Although\However it is different, the main reason is
because when you learn a second language, you need to read material to understand and
learn it. So even though the natural order is listening, speaking, reading, then writing,
the
order
for
ESL
students
is
reading,
listening,
speaking,
then
writing.
Second Problem
The reason many people can read and listen is why\because that's all they practice. But
in order to speak English fluently, you need to practice speaking. Don't stop at the
listening portion, and when you study, don't just listen. Speak out loud the material you
are listening to and practice what you hear. Practice speaking out loud until your mouth
and brain can do it within\without any effort. By doing so, you will be able to speak
English fluently.
ACTIVITY 3
Look at the text again and prepare a summary of the ideas presented in it.
Present your summary.
ACTIVITY 4
Your task is to prepare a short presentation on this topic.
You are FOR the statement.
Learning languages is really important nowadays.
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Your task is to prepare a short presentation on this topic.
You are AGAINST the statement.
There will be no paperbooks in the future.
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ACTIVITY 5
Your task is to prepare a short presentation on this topic.
Tourism is only positive for the local residents.
Present YOUR OWN OPINION on the topic.
SOURCES
KLIPPEL, F. UR, P. Keep Talking, Cambridge. 1985. ISBN-13: 978-0521278713
http://www.english-at-home.com/speaking/better-english-speaking-skills/
http://www.talkenglish.com/ExtraLessons/SpeakingRules.aspx