Do you teach English? A speaking lesson entails so much more than just speaking. There are many elements a teacher needs to think about, record and develop in students such as:

English pronunciation
This includes prosody, connected speech and the areas and manner of articulation.

Grammar and structures, Vocabulary, Markers, Linkers, Fillers, Back-channeling, functions and strategies for things like turn-taking.

This video explains the terminology teachers should be familiar with in order to receive complete training in teaching speaking. I also offer tips to implement in your classes today to help students improve English fluency and communicative competence.