Mastering the Speaking Cycle

What is the first step in the teaching speaking cycle?

• Conduct speaking tasks

• Provide feedback

• Repeat speaking tasks

• Focus learners' attention on speaking

Why is it important to provide learners time to plan before a speaking task?

• To improve language accuracy

• To enhance creativity

• To prepare for the speaking task

• To encourage reflection

What is the primary goal during the speaking task phase?

• To give feedback

• To practice speaking

• To reflect on the task

• To repeat the task

What is emphasized in the "focus on language/skills/strategies" stage?

• Task completion

• Language accuracy and skill improvement

• Speaking fluency

• Learner’s creativity

How does the repeat speaking tasks phase differ from the initial task?

• Learners focus on analyzing language skills

• Learners complete new tasks

• Feedback is given

• Learners speak with less guidance

What does directing learners’ reflection on learning encourage?

• Understanding speaking tasks

• Speaking fluently without mistakes

• Monitoring and improving their speaking performance

• Planning new speaking tasks

How does feedback support learners in the speaking cycle?

• It provides assessments and helps improve skills

• • It makes them repeat the task

• It allows them to speak without errors

• It encourages them to speak faster

Why is it important for learners to focus on language accuracy?

• To complete the task faster

• To create better planning strategies

• To develop skills and strategies

• To improve fluency

What is the purpose of providing input before speaking tasks?

• To allow learners to plan their approach

• To introduce new vocabulary

• • To assess learners’ skills

• To make the task easier

In which stage do learners reflect on their speaking performance?

• • Focus learners’ attention

• • Conduct speaking tasks

• Direct learners’ reflection

• Provide feedback on learning