This document discusses speaking skills in English, including the nature of spoken language, different types of speaking, micro skills involved in speaking, and examples of making, accepting, and declining invitations. It notes that speaking is the productive use of oral language, is auditory and temporary, and has limited planning and editing. The types of speaking are interactive, partially interactive, and non-interactive. Micro skills include pronunciation, stress/rhythm, vocabulary, and grammar. Examples are given for inviting someone, accepting an invitation, and declining politely by giving a reason.