托福口语 第一节

口语课程介绍：

use complete sentence

compact class

record homework and practice

use timer when recording

don't write down what you are supposed to record but do write down some notes and thoughts

don't need to bring og and just bring your handout

口语题型介绍：

the point: not the knowledge of language

test how you can use the language

what you talk about is your own opinion based on the given materials considering self-experence or campus environment 

unbiased: don't mention conflict of country or race

6 tasks:1-2 independent   3-6 integrated

口语要求：

speak fluently without long pause 

speak clearly

use words and sentences that other people can easily understand

use both simple and complex sentences easily and correctly

keep speaking throughout the whole time

completely answer the question

use many reasons and examples

show clear relatuionship between his or her ideas

use clearconnecting words

GOOD WAYS TO IMPROVE：

1. Memorize: everything like intro to a movie, lines, lyrics so that you have more materials to use

2. Shadowing: follow and repeat. Do not pause.

3. S.V.O. : break down a sentence to smaller parts

4. Use timer and keep speaking. (teacher's example: things about cat)

5. Script:edit your answer

Nothing comes very fast when building skills.

语音小训练：连读篇

What are you up to?
What've you been up to?

独立口语：

Opinion: 5''

Reasons Details  20''

Reasons Details  20''

Tools: Chart

Example:    Who is your most memorable person? Why?

      Who :                                                    old neighbor

      Why :                              warm-hearted                         positive attitude toward life

      Specific details:     help without being paid           has a Labrador, a Golden retriever and three British Shorthairs

      (Details: names/time/location)

      Linking words:          To start with,                                    Plus,