🗣️ Speaking Practice Lesson

Master speaking skills with grammar tips, phrasal verbs, idioms, and timed practice activities

45-60 minutes
All Levels
Individual or Group

📚 Essential Grammar for Speaking

Present Simple

Use for habits, routines, and general truths.

+ I work from home every day.
- She doesn't like coffee.
? Do you speak English?

Present Continuous

Use for actions happening now or temporary situations.

+ I'm studying English right now.
- They aren't working today.
? Are you listening to music?

Past Simple

Use for completed actions in the past.

+ I visited Paris last year.
- He didn't come to the party.
? Did you see that movie?

Present Perfect

Use for experiences, changes, or actions with present results.

+ I've been to Japan three times.
- She hasn't finished her homework yet.
? Have you ever tried sushi?

Future Forms

Will, going to, and present continuous for future.

Will: I'll help you with that.
Going to: I'm going to study tonight.
Present Cont: I'm meeting her tomorrow.

Modal Verbs

Can, should, must, might, would for different meanings.

Can: I can speak three languages.
Should: You should see a doctor.
Must: We must finish this today.

💡 Important Things to Remember

Pronunciation Tips

  • Focus on stress patterns in words
  • Practice linking words together
  • Pay attention to intonation
  • Don't speak too fast - clarity matters
  • Record yourself and listen back

Fluency Strategies

  • Use filler words naturally (well, actually)
  • Don't translate from your native language
  • Think in English
  • Practice speaking regularly
  • Don't worry about perfection

Conversation Skills

  • Ask follow-up questions
  • Use active listening techniques
  • Show interest with body language
  • Paraphrase to check understanding
  • Share your own experiences

Common Mistakes

  • Avoid using "he/she" for objects
  • Remember article usage (a, an, the)
  • Use correct prepositions
  • Watch subject-verb agreement
  • Be careful with false friends

🔄 Essential Phrasal Verbs for Speaking

BRING UP
To mention or introduce a topic
"She brought up an interesting point during the meeting."
COME ACROSS
To find by chance or seem/appear
"I came across an old friend at the store yesterday."
FIGURE OUT
To understand or solve something
"I finally figured out how to use this app."
GET ALONG
To have a good relationship with someone
"I get along well with all my coworkers."
LOOK FORWARD TO
To be excited about something in the future
"I'm looking forward to the weekend!"
PUT OFF
To postpone or delay
"Don't put off your homework until the last minute."
RUN INTO
To meet someone unexpectedly
"I ran into my teacher at the supermarket."
TAKE AFTER
To resemble a family member
"She really takes after her mother."
TURN DOWN
To refuse or reject an offer
"He turned down the job offer because of the low salary."
WORK OUT
To exercise or succeed/resolve
"Everything will work out in the end."
CATCH UP
To reach the same level or talk after not seeing someone
"Let's catch up over coffee this weekend!"
GIVE UP
To stop trying or quit
"Never give up on your dreams!"

🎭 Common Idioms for Natural Speaking

PIECE OF CAKE
Something very easy to do
"That exam was a piece of cake!"
BREAK THE ICE
To make people feel more comfortable
"Tell a joke to break the ice at the meeting."
HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD
To be exactly right about something
"You hit the nail on the head with that analysis."
UNDER THE WEATHER
Feeling sick or ill
"I'm feeling a bit under the weather today."
COST AN ARM AND A LEG
Very expensive
"That new phone costs an arm and a leg!"
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
Very rarely
"I only eat fast food once in a blue moon."
BITE THE BULLET
To do something difficult or unpleasant
"I need to bite the bullet and talk to my boss."
LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG
To reveal a secret accidentally
"Don't let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party!"
BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL
To work late into the night
"I had to burn the midnight oil to finish the project."
SPILL THE BEANS
To reveal a secret
"Come on, spill the beans! What happened?"
THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT
It's your decision or turn to act
"I've made my offer; now the ball is in your court."
GET THE BALL ROLLING
To start something
"Let's get the ball rolling on this project!"

⏱️ Timed Speaking Practice

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