Saturday – Speaking + Listening with a Worldwide Ranking Twist
Tracks / Focus Areas:
1. Pronunciation & Fluency Drills – Tongue twisters and sound exercises (students can track
their accuracy and improvement each week).
2. Shadowing Inspiring Clips – TED Talks, speeches, or news clips; record and compare fluency
and intonation.
3. Mini Storytelling / Opinion Sharing – Speak 2–3 mins about the clip; rank students on clarity,
vocabulary use, and fluency.
4. Listening Challenge – Listen to a short audio, summarize main points; award points for
accuracy.
5. Vocabulary Application – Use 5–10 new words in sentences; give scores based on correct
usage.
Sunday Tracks / Activities
1. Role Plays / Real-Life Scenarios
• Students simulate real-life or academic situations (e.g., ordering at a restaurant, giving directions,
student-advisor conversation).
• Each student speaks 1–2 mins per scenario.
2. Listening Comprehension Challenge
• Play a short audio clip (news, interview, or lecture excerpt).
• Students answer oral questions or summarize key points in 1–2 mins.
3. Small Group Discussion / Debate
• Discuss a topic from the audio or a current event.
• Encourage asking questions, responding, and giving opinions.
4. Vocabulary in Action
• Use new words from the listening or discussion in spoken sentences.
• Can track points or “improvement score” like Saturday (light ranking).
5. Reflection & Feedback
• Each student notes 1–2 strengths and 1 area to improve.
• Teacher or peers give constructive feedback on fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary use.
Monday – Tracks / Focus Areas with Details
1. Impromptu Speaking – Speak spontaneously on random topics; focus on fluency and
expressing ideas clearly.
2. Listening for Detail – Listen carefully to audio clips; focus on main ideas, supporting points,
and important facts.
3. Group Discussion / Mini Debate – Discuss a topic in a small group; focus on giving opinions,
asking questions, and responding to peers.
4. Vocabulary Integration – Use new or challenging words in your speaking naturally; notice
how words fit in context.
5. Reflection & Feedback – Think about strengths and areas to improve in both speaking and
listening; note progress.
Tuesday – Tracks / Focus Areas with Details
1. Academic Listening – Listen to a lecture, news report, or TED Talk; focus on understanding
main ideas and supporting details.
2. Summarize & Speak – Summarize what you heard orally; focus on clarity and structure.
3. Structured Speaking Practice – Practice answering questions in an organized way (intro +
example + conclusion).
4. Peer Discussion / Group Talk – Discuss topics from the listening material; focus on
elaborating ideas and responding to others.
5. Vocabulary Application – Use new words from the listening or discussion in your speaking
naturally.
Wednesday – Tracks / Focus Areas with Details
1. Listening for Critical Thinking – Listen to an argument, lecture, or interview; focus on
understanding the main idea, opinions, and reasoning.
2. Speaking Response – Give your opinion or reaction; support it with examples or reasons.
3. Small Group Discussion – Discuss the same topic with peers; focus on asking follow-up
questions and elaborating answers.
4. Vocabulary in Action – Use new words from listening or discussion naturally in your
speaking.
5. Reflection & Goal Setting – Note progress in speaking and listening; set 1–2 goals for the
next week.