Beyond

Basic
Speaking
By: Tr Ste
25.06.2024
Tuesday
 Introduction
My name is Han Lin Lin Htet, but I prefer to be called Ste. I am an ESL
teacher, teacher trainer, former OET interlocutor, and founder of CoH.
With five years of teaching experience, I have had the opportunity to
teach English to adult learners and deliver teacher training classes,
including TKT, lesson planning, pre-CELTA, and more. Additionally, I have
two years of experience examining oral practices for students in the
medical field. I find teaching both rewarding and demanding, yet I
thoroughly enjoy it.
Overview
Introduction 01
Objectives 02
asking interactive questions 03
to participants (optional) 04
Input session 05
Q & A session 06
Game (optional) 07
advanced techniques 08
Conclusion and takeaways 09
 objective
By the end of this session, you will gain confidence in practicing your
English speaking skills and learn effective strategies and techniques to
improve your speaking abilities and study skills.
What components are there in
speaking? (grammar, vocabulary,
pronunciation, etc...)

Can you type your answers in the chat?

Categories to consider when speaking....

01 exposure

02 Vocabulary

03 Grammar

04 pronunciation (not accent) intonation, stress

05 functions (negotiation, asking for opinion, agreeing...)

06 Fluency (speaking without a lot of pauses)

07 Complexity (discourse marker)

 How childern learn to speak
and get exposure

3 to 5
2 to 3
0 to 1 year
Can build
silent complex
Mommy, I’m
period hungry. sentences
Or more
sentences by
pa pa, ma (can you
using known
ma words.... make me
toast mom?)

"Which category is involved in this stage, vocabulary or grammar?"

 exposure

Grammar vocabulary

parents correction
pronunciation

Silend period
 Exposure
Hearing and seeing a lot of
examples

From YouTube videos Immerse in the

or online, games.. language

Class room (take a class) model

How can you get a lot of exposure? can you type your answers in the chat?
from teacher
Interact (with friends
Self talk
or AI)
 Exposure
Hearing and seeing a lot of
examples

From YouTube videos Immerse in the

or online, games.. language

Class room (take a class) model

from teacher
Interact (with friends read or listen to news
or AI) podcasts
 Play the music.
I played football with my
friends yesterday.

My room is quite spacious.

There’s room for
improvement in these areas.

How can we use those two in words another way?

 Play the music.
I played football with my
friends yesterday.

My room is quite spacious.

There’s room for
improvement in these areas.

make sure you understand how to use or apply the vocabulary in the right context.
Pronunciation for speaking...

My room is quite spacious.

There’s room for improvement in these
areas.

which words are conneted in these two sentences?

Customer
Satisfaction
 My roomis quite ‘spacious. (intonation down)

There’s room for improvement in these areas.

as your level goes higher, you need to focus on more aspects of each area

Notice how these words are connected

 Grammar

Tenses

Present simple
Present

continuous

future
Present simple

elementary : habits, always true

pre-intermediate to intermediate : Short

actions now or future timetables

advanced - future usages

Remember to use in context.

I brush my teeth everyday.

my flight leaves at 12 tomorrow.
I watched GOT and love it.
 speaking without pausing or
Fluency hesitating too much

Complexity
Using time fillers, cohesive devises
and etc...(on the other hand, to be
frank, I don’t think I can answer this
but.....Well, it’s a good question...
Let’s take a look at the examples by
describing a picture.
What can you see in the pictures? name the objects.
My room is small and cozy. There is a
bed with a blue blanket. Next to the
bed is a small wooden table with a
lamp on it. I have a chair and a desk
where I do my homework. There are
a few books on the shelf. I also have
a closet for my clothes. There is also
a window that lets in sunlight. I like
my room because it is quiet and
comfortable.

practice stage as an example

My room is a comfortable and inviting space. It’s not very large,
but it feels cozy and personal. The walls are painted a soothing
light green, which makes the room feel calm and relaxing. In the
center of the room is my bed, which has a soft blue blanket and
several pillows. Next to the bed is a small wooden nightstand
with a lamp that I use for reading at night.

On one side of the room, there is a sturdy desk where I do my

homework and other projects. The desk has a few drawers where
I keep my school supplies, and there is a comfortable chair that I Make your speech more complex by adding strong
sit in while I work. Above the desk, there is a shelf filled with words:
some of my favorite books and a few small decorations.
Spacious
I also have a closet where I hang my clothes and store my shoes. Quite spacious
Near the closet, there is a dresser with a mirror on top, which I
use when I get ready in the morning. One of my favorite features
of my room is the large window that lets in plenty of natural light
during the day. It has soft white curtains that I can close for
privacy.

Overall, my room is a peaceful and organized space where I can

relax, study, and enjoy my free time. I have decorated it with
items that reflect my personality, making it a special place just
for me. practice stage as an example
 How to develop the areas:

Set timer when you practice

fluency for a specific topic.

5 mins

3 mins

2 mins

Or Practice tongue twisters for

your fluency
 Understanding idioms

A. It’s raining like cats and dogs heavy rain

B. I could eat a whole horse. starving

I wanted to see you but it was 4 pm and was raining like cats
and dogs. I was hungry as well. You wouldn’t believe but I
could eat a whole horse. I was that hungry. That’s why I
couldn’t come. I am so so sorry.
 Beginner
A1 500- 800 words

Elementary
Amount of vocabulary A2 1000 -1500 words

for each level

Intermediate
B1 2000 - 3500 words

B2 Upper intermediate
4000 - 5000 words
 Recycle known vocabularies:
To to expand and vary your usages (instead
of I think, try in my opinion, I believe...)
repetition is a must
try to listen to connected speech
pronounce ending sounds correctly
try to guetures and facial expressions as well
as tone of voice
learn idioms for cultrual understanding
 Advanced techiques
Improve public speaking skills (story flow: organisation: simple sentences and structure, etc)

Listen to debates and current affairs

Listen to Tedxtalk show

extensive and intensive (reading and listening) - cultivate the habit

Try to do self-talk

Immerse in the language

record yourself and do some self-correction

Try with chat gpt for the correction

Learn to summarise what you have read or listen to (by speaking)

imitate your favourite person’s speech (intonation, sentence stress, etc)

Study techiques

Good night sleep

Know your motivation
strike
coffee for adults
candy for teens
1. The SQ3R Studying Technique

Survey: Instead of reading the entire book, start by skimming the first chapter and

taking notes on headings, subheadings, images or other standout features like

charts.

Question: Formulate questions around the chapter’s content, such as: What is this

chapter about? What do I already know about this subject?

Read: Begin reading the chapter and look for answers to the questions you

formulated.

Recite: After reading a section, summarize in your own words what you just read.

Try recalling and identifying major points and answering questions from the second

step.

Review: Once you have finished the chapter, review the material to fully understand

it. Quiz yourself on the questions you created and re-read any portions you need to.
It’s based on the idea, “If you want to understand something well, try to explain
it simply.”

How it works:

Set the Stage: Write the subject or concept you are studying at the
top of a sheet of paper and jot down everything you know about it
ELI5: Then, explain it in your own words as if you were teaching
someone without a basic understanding of it.
Assess & Study: Review what you wrote and identify areas where
you were wrong. Then, go back to your notes or reading material
and figure out the correct answer.
Organize, Convey & Review: Lastly, if there are any areas in your
writing where you used technical terms or complex language, go
back and rewrite these sections in simpler terms for someone who
doesn’t have the educational background you have. Review your
new understanding of the subject.
 Resource Page
https://youtu.be/mi9MJ7GAmYk?si=wswkjLSdJZ9TAM99
Why are people afraid to speak English? podcast

https://www.usa.edu/blog/study-techniques/

https://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/phonemic-chart-ia.php

https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/support/helps/self-help-
resources/pronunciation/stress

https://www.lib.uts.edu.au/services/services-for-students/academic-english

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/webcast/mp3/betterspeaking/tae_bett
erspeaking_3_080221.mp3

https://staraudiobook.co/
Book recommendations
Thank
You!