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Final Speaking Project

Put everything together in a 3-minute talk and assess your own progress.

25 minLevel B2–C1

This is your graduation lesson. You'll prepare and record a 3-minute talk that uses skills from every module: pronunciation, grammar, conversation, natural speech, vocabulary, professional language and fluency. Then you'll assess yourself and plan your next steps.

LearnThe key ideas

Your 3-minute talk

PartTimeContent
Introduction30 secIntroduce yourself naturally (Module 3).
A story60 secTell a short story about learning English or a memorable experience (Module 8).
An opinion60 secGive and support an opinion using point, reason, example (Module 8).
Future plans30 secYour goals, using the correct future forms (Module 2).

Self-assessment checklist

Listen to your recording and check: Clear R, TH, V/W? Natural word and sentence stress? Contractions and reductions? Smooth linking with no word-by-word pauses? Correct tenses? At least two phrasal verbs or idioms? Natural reactions and fillers? Confident intonation?

Pick the two weakest areas and go back to those lessons. Then record again in two weeks and compare.

ListenListen and repeat

  • Hi, I'm Elina, and today I want to tell you about my English journey.Strong opening.
  • So, a couple of years ago, I couldn't even order coffee in English.Story start.
  • If you ask me, the key to fluency is daily speaking.Opinion.
  • Next year, I'm gonna start working with international clients.Future plans.

AvoidCommon mistakes

Writing the full talk and reading it✓ Use bullet points and speak naturallyReading sounds robotic.
Recording once and stopping✓ Record, review, improve, record againComparison shows your progress.
Only noticing mistakes✓ Notice your improvements tooConfidence is part of fluency.

SpeakShadowing practice

Press Listen, then repeat straight away, copying the speed, rhythm and tone. Say each sentence three times, then record yourself.

  • Hi everyone, I'm going to share a little about my English journey.
  • Honestly, it wasn't easy at first, but I kept going.
  • Thanks so much for listening!
Record the sentences above and compare with the audio.

CheckQuick quiz

1. Best way to deliver your talk:

2. After reviewing your recording you should:

3. Re-recording after two weeks helps you:

PracticeToday's speaking task

Record your 3-minute talk, complete the checklist and save the recording. Re-record in two weeks and compare. Congratulations on finishing the course!

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