Student Exercise PDFs

 Speaking Part 1 Exercise: Speaking at Length

Instructions and Student Worksheet

An exercise for 2 students. Suitable for groups.

Activities: speaking, transcribing, listening, clarifying and adding details


Speaking Part 2 Exercise: Taking Notes and Timed Speaking

Two exercises that span several study sessions.

Activities: Practice with question prompts, making proficient notes for an answer, and becoming familiar with a time limit.   

Exercise 1 Instructions

Exercise 2 Instructions

Student Materials (task cards)


Speaking Part 3 Exercise: Typical Questions, Sample Answers and Speaking Practice

An exercise for 2 students.

Activities: Practice answering different styles of questions, recording, transcribing, revising and discussing how to improve answers.

Exercise Instructions

Different question styles:

No 1 Describe

No 2 Compare

No 3 Agree or Disagree

No 4 Suggest

No 5 Speculate on

No 6 Consider

No 7 Evaluate