LISTENING

&
SPEAKING
SKILLS
CHANIKAN INPROM
WARM-UP
PRE-TEST
Roles of Instructors & Learners

Instructor Facilitator

Learners Speakers
ACTIVITY 1:
FIRST
IMPRESSION
 Below are adjectives commonly used to describe
people? Do you know them all?

1. easily angry 1. serious 1. enthusiastic 1. stingy

2. beautiful 2. curious 2. modest 2. skillful
3. bright 3. sweet 3. charming 3. talkative
4. complex 4. adventurous 4. ambitious 4. stubborn
5. loyal 5. active 5. honest 5. helpful
6. hard-working 6. adaptable 6. lazy 6. strong
7. healthy 7. warm 7. fair 7. polite
8. loud 8. flexible 8. generous 8. interesting
9. quick 9. open-minded 9. quiet 9. creative
10. responsible 10. sincere 10. patient 10. fashionable
Write the four adjectives that are the most accurate descriptions of you from the
choices above. Then write four that you think most accurately describe your
partner. Explain why you made your choices. Change roles.

I am … I think my partner is…

1) ____________________ 1) ____________________
2) ____________________ 2) ____________________
3) ____________________ 3) ____________________
4) ____________________ 4) ____________________
 What is speaking skills?

• The ability to convey the message

orally with appropriate
vocabulary, syntax, cohesion,
pronunciation, ideational function
and fluency in order to
communicate.
 The importance of speaking skill

form connections/
clarify your ideas advance your
and information career and earn
build relationships
to others financial rewards

build your gain respect, influence and

reputation as an motivate others,
intelligent,
visibility, and strengthen your
interesting person recognition leadership position

Ref: Booher, D. (2003). Speak with confidence. McGraw-Hill.

 Your potential to succeed in any relationship
depends on your ability to communicate—
whether it is conference-room talk, or cafeteria
talk.

“The tongue is more to be feared than the sword.”

(JAPANESE PROVERB)

Ref: Booher, D. (2003). Speak with confidence. McGraw-Hill.

DISCUSS:

Why is English speaking skill so important nowadays?

 F r o m a s c a l e o f
1 t o 1 0 , h o w
m u c h w o u l d y o u
r a t e y o u r
E n g l i s h s p e a k i n g
s k i l l ?
 What are some purposes of speaking?

To inform To persuade,
(informative, To entertain
argumentative motivate, or (funny, special
speech) take action occasion
(cause someone to
do something) speeches)

To educate To convince
(giving facts (cause
and ideas) someone to
believe)
What are some barriers in speaking?
• Lack of confidence

• Poor vocabulary

• False pronunciation

• Stage fright
W H A T A R E
S O M E
S K I L L S
T H A T ‘ A
G O O D
S P E A K E R ’
H A S ?
• Adjust his speech according to his audience, situation and subject matter.
(Choose whether to use formal or informal speech)

• Organize his thoughts and ideas in logical

• Use appropriate words and structures to express intended meaning

• Use appropriate word stress and intonation patterns

 All about how Being a good
comfortable, speaker means
smooth, and constantly growing
confident you your vocabulary
sound

Grammar does matter

and the fewer
mistakes you make, The ability to express
the better your sounds, stress and
speaking skill will be. intonation that are
However, do not worry clear and can be
about making mistakes understood by
either! A good speaker audience. It requires a
does not have to use lot of practice.
perfect grammar.
Watch a video
• Jack Ma speech in South Korea "stop complaining, you can find
opportunities"

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfANQ8jNEa0&list=PLwZITxGh
LkzXV-GYRl-SeyNGPrDmm2F-G&index=2
 Ways to improve your English speaking
skills
Engage with
Plan Practice your
appropriately audience

Pay attention Cope Watch

Think recordings of
to body with your your speeches
positively
language nerves
 H o w t o
p r a c t i c e
s p e a k i n g
E n g l i s h b y
y o u r s e l f ?
 1. Speak into the mirror (make it a habit)

• In the morning, talk about plan for the day:

You can see
- I’m going to the park.
your body
- I need to go to the market.
- I’m meeting my friends at 3 o’clock.
language
- I might eat Somtam.

• In the evening, talk about what you did:

- I went to the park.
- I went to the market.
- I met my friends at the coffee shop.
- I did not eat Somtam today. I ended up eating noodles.
- It has been a good day!
2. Collocation Fun
 Help build up
3. Listen and Imitate word stress
and intonation

• Listen to the dialogues, word stress, and accents, and try to repeat the
sentences.
• Watch their body languages.
• You can also record yourself and listen. It helps you notice your mistakes.
ç WORD Word Stress Activity 1
Level

Activity 1: Listen to the stress

ç WORD Word Stress Activity 1
Level
Activity 1: Listen to the stress
ç WORD Word Stress Activity 1
Level
Activity 1: Listen to the stress
ç WORD Word Stress Activity 1
Level
Activity 1: Listen to the stress
SENTENCE noun teacher, student
Level
stress adj. wonderful, interesting

main v. speak, have GONE

content adv. widely, slowly
words number 2, 100, first
carry meaning question words what, why
demonstrative pronoun this, that, those, these
sentence interjection Ow!, Ouch!
interjection against, over
most pronoun I, you, we

function article a, an ,the

v. to be (main v.) is, am, are
words modal v. can, should
help create
grammatical helping v. be, do, have, is GOING
structure possessive adj. be, do, have, is GOING
SENTENCE
Level Sentence Stress Activity 1: Listen and Identify the stress

Instructions: Underline the stressed words (content words).

- Autumn is coming.

- I love to see the shining moon on a cool, autumn night.

- If you want a better view, climb upward.

SENTENCE
Level
To be able the identify which words to
stress in the sentence can:

- make our speech sound more natural

- be understood correctly by others
- use stress to emphasize meaning
- understand changes in meaning when stress is
used for emphasis.
 4. Responding
1) Hear a new question
2) Get an idea
3) Give an answer
5. Describe what you are doing or seeing

I am riding a bicycle
alongside the
Maekong river. There
are people
exercising, walking,
and enjoying the
wonderful view…
 6. Sing in English
- Find a song you like
- Get the lyrics and sing along

Singing helps you learn…

- Intonation
- Connected speech
- Contractions
- Weak sounds
- (and many more pronunciation
features)
 7. Tongue Twisters
• It helps you practice your
tongue muscles.
https://redfoxeducation.com/tongue-twisters
 8. Learn new idioms and phrases
• https://www.youtube.com/c/EnglishwithMovies/videos
 Which one do you prefer? Why?
Desktop or Laptop

Dogs or Cats

Meetings or Coffee Breaks

LET’S Background music or

or
Silence

SPEAK!
Going to the office Leaving the office
or
Kisses Hugs
or
Tradition Change
or
Dinner Dessert
Working alone or Working in a group
 Which one do you prefer? Why?
uniforms in high school Or regular clothes

giving money to beggars Or not giving them anything

LET’S
rich bf/gf Or poor bf/gf

Asian bf/gf Or Western bf/gf

SPEAK!
Or
honest people kind people
Or
going to temple/church going shopping
Or
writing speaking
Or
Speaking your mind keeping silent
Or
being respected being liked
asking someone out on a date Or being asked out
LUNCH
TIME
 TIPS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING:

1
• Understand your topic instead of memorizing it

• Be organized 2
• Be presentable 3
• Refrain from reading
4
• Use proper posture and gestures
5
• Do not speak fast
6
“Be organized”
• Double check your materials if complete
• Have checklist of what you need
• Consider proper timing, never delay to avoid
complaints
• Practice first to master the flow of your presentation
“Refrain from reading”

• Do not read as much as you can.

• Show to the public / audience that you are confident about
your presentation
• Reading is one of the signs that you are not prepared
 “Use proper posture and gestures”

• Stand up properly and do not slouch

• Keep your palm open on you lap
• Do not put your hand inside your pocket
• Point a person with your four fingers, not
one finger
• Make an eye to eye contact with your
audience
• Don’t forget to smile
“Use proper posture and gestures”
“Use proper posture and gestures”
“Understand your topic instead of memorizing it”

• Assume that you are the original author of your topic

or article
• Use synonyms if you forgot the right word
• Explain your topic using your own words
“Be presentable”

•Wear appropriate clothes

“Do not speak fast”

• Never rush your words

• Be careful of your sentences
• Make sure your audience can understand you by talking
moderately, not too fast and not too slow
• Do not speak fast to avoid mumbling
“Pronounce the words clearly”
• Massage your jaw so that you can open your mouth
widely and make it relax as you pronounce each
words correctly.
• Practice your pronunciation by reading a sentences
verbally
• Talk to your English speaking friends
“Pronounce the words clearly”
❑ Word Stress: Recheck how a words is pronounced
 Is she a good public speaker?
• Listen to this video and see if you agree or disagree with her
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8&t=181s
 Group Project
• Each group will select one topic to discuss, research, and give a
presentation.
• Take a look at the Word file named “Presentation Outline” and try
to make use of the sample presentation phrases.
• You have 30 minutes to prepare for a 5-minute presentation.
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 More useful English phrases for
presentation
• https://www2.si.mahidol.ac.th/en/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/USEFUL-ENGLISH-PHRASES-FOR-
PRESENTATION-Final-Updated-FEB2019-revised1.pdf
 Topics
- Pros and cons of online classes
- COVID-19 Vaccines in Thailand
- Lockdown and its effects on economy
- Keys to success
- Social media and its effects on people
- Characteristics of good English teachers
PRESENTATION
POST-
TEST