Academic English Needs: Speaking
Use the following table to find out what your academic English language needs for speaking are and your ability in each area. You can then work out your priorities.
SPEAKING |
How important is it for you to perform these tasks well in English? |
How well can you perform these tasks in English? |
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Not important |
Quite important |
Very important |
Essential |
Not at all |
Not well |
Quite well |
Very well |
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1. Asking questions in class |
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2. Answering questions in class |
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3. Speaking in groups |
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4. Speaking and listening |
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5. Speaking to class (e.g. Reporting results) |
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6. Givng presentations | |||||||||
7. Discussing academic problems with staff |
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8. Discussing personal problems with staff |
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9. Working with other students |
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10. Practical speaking (e.g. telephone) |
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11. Speaking in oral exams |
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12. Speaking accurately |
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13. Pronunciation |
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14. Speaking fluently |
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15. Other speaking activity (please specify) |