The document emphasizes the importance of speaking ability as a key measure of language proficiency, highlighting that fluency is often prioritized over reading and writing skills. It discusses various aspects of effective communication, including pronunciation, grammar, and interaction dynamics. Emphasizing authentic practice in real-life situations, it encourages learners to engage in meaningful conversations to improve their communication skills.

1. By Arundathie Abeysinghe
Lecturer/Trainer
Sri Lanka Aviation College
SriLankan Airlines
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2.  Language learners consider
speaking ability as the measure of
knowing a language
 Speaking – a mandatory skill
 Ability to converse fluently with
others more than the ability to read
or write
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3.  Involves many areas of knowledge
 Pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary
- Using correct words in the right order
with the correct pronunciation
 Transaction and interaction - clarity of
message is essential
 Rate of speech, length of pauses between
speakers, relative roles of participants -
to whom, what circumstances, about
what, for what reason
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4.  Authentic practice for real-life
communication situations
 e.g. day to day situations – with
friends, colleagues
 Practice speaking with a partner
 Helps your communication skills
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5.  Use grammatically correct, logically connected
sentences that are appropriate to specific
contexts
 Describe a situation instead of speaking a few
words
 Use authentic situations and describe them
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6. Thank you!
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7. Thank you!
Arundathie Abeysinghe