What Your English Teacher Never Told You | Hidden Speaking Secrets

This framework breaks down English fluency into three distinct levels, each building upon the previous one to develop comprehensive communication skills.

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Level 1 : 3 Details about the Topic

At this foundational level, the focus is on providing basic factual information about a subject.

• Importance:
  • Helps develop clear and concise communication skills
  • Builds essential vocabulary related to specific topics
  • Creates a strong foundation for more complex discussions
• Examples:
  • Question 1: “What’s your favorite hobby?”
    • Answer: My favorite hobby is playing guitar.
      • Details:
        • Practice guitar for 2 hours daily
        • Own 3 different acoustic guitars
        • Learned through online tutorials
    • Combined response: My favorite hobby is playing guitar. I practice for 2 hours daily, own 3 different acoustic guitars, and learn through online tutorials.
  • Question 2: “What type of movies do you enjoy?”
    • Answer: I’m a big fan of science fiction films.
      • Details:
        • Watch science fiction films weekly
        • Have a collection of 50+ movies
        • Prefer movies with special effects
    • Combined response: I’m a big fan of science fiction films. I watch them weekly, and I have built a collection of over 50 movies. I particularly enjoy movies with special effects.
  • Question 3: “What’s your ideal vacation?”
    • Answer: My ideal vacation would be a beach destination in Thailand.
      • Details:
        • Beach destination in Thailand
        • Two-week duration
        • Budget of $3000
    • Combined response: My ideal vacation would be a beach destination in Thailand. I’d like to stay for two weeks, and I’ve set aside a budget of $3000 for the trip.

Level 2 : Personal Opinion and 3 Reasons

This intermediate level encourages you to focus on form and express personal viewpoints with supporting arguments.

• Importance:
  • Develops critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Enhances ability to construct logical arguments
  • Improves confidence in expressing personal views in English
• Examples:
  • Question 1: “What’s your favorite hobby?”
    • Opinion: I believe playing guitar is the most rewarding hobby because…
      • Reasons:
        • It helps reduce stress and anxiety
        • It allows for creative self-expression
        • It creates opportunities to connect with others
      • Combined response: I believe playing guitar is the most rewarding hobby because it helps reduce stress and anxiety, allows for creative self-expression, and creates opportunities to connect with others.
  • Question 2: “What type of movies do you enjoy?”
    • Opinion: I strongly believe that science fiction films are the most thought-provoking movies because…
      • Reasons:
        • They explore potential future scenarios
        • They challenge our understanding of reality
        • They often address current social issues
      • Combined response: I strongly believe that science fiction films are the most thought-provoking movies because they explore potential future scenarios, challenge our understanding of reality and often address current social issues.
  • Question 3: “What’s your ideal vacation?”
    • Opinion: I’m convinced that beach destinations in Thailand offer the best vacation experience because…
      • Reasons:
        • The local culture is incredibly welcoming
        • The cuisine offers unique flavors
        • The natural scenery is breathtaking
      • Combined response: I’m convinced that beach destinations in Thailand offer the best vacation experience because the local culture is incredibly welcoming, the cuisine offers unique flavors, and the natural scenery is breathtaking.

Level 3 : Personal Experience (5Ws)

The advanced level focuses on detailed storytelling using the who, what, when, where, and why framework.

• Importance:
  • Strengthens narrative skills and descriptive language use
  • Develops your ability to share experiences in a structured way
  • Enhances memory recall and organization of thoughts in English
• Examples:
  • Question 1: “What’s your favorite hobby?”
    • Initial Response: Let me tell you about my experience with playing guitar…
      • Who: My guitar teacher, Sarah, and I
      • What: Had my first public performance at a local coffee shop
      • When: Last summer, on a busy Saturday evening
      • Where: The Acoustic Corner, a popular venue downtown
      • Why: To overcome stage fright and share my progress
      • Combined response: Last summer, my guitar teacher Sarah encouraged me to perform at The Acoustic Corner, a popular coffee shop downtown. On a busy Saturday evening, I played three songs for the audience. Though nervous, this experience helped me overcome my stage fright and showed me how far I’d come in my musical journey.
  • Question 2: “What type of movies do you enjoy?”
    • Initial Response: Let me share a memorable experience with science fiction movies…
      • Who: My friends from the sci-fi club and I
      • What: Attended a midnight premiere of a major sci-fi film
      • When: During the winter break last year
      • Where: At the IMAX Theater downtown
      • Why: To experience the film with fellow enthusiasts
      • Combined response: During last year’s winter break, my sci-fi club friends and I attended a midnight premiere at the downtown IMAX Theater. It was a major sci-fi film and we wanted to experience the film with fellow enthusiasts. This experience perfectly captures why I love being part of the sci-fi community.
  • Question 3: “What’s your ideal vacation?”
    • Initial Response: Let me tell you about my memorable trip to Thailand…
      • Who: My best friend and I
      • What: Explored hidden beaches and local markets
      • When: During the dry season last year
      • Where: Koh Lanta, a peaceful Thai island
      • Why: To experience authentic Thai culture and relax
      • Combined response: Last year during the dry season, my best friend and I discovered the hidden gems of Koh Lanta, a peaceful Thai island. We spent our days exploring hidden beaches and browsing local markets. Our goal was to experience authentic Thai culture while also taking time to relax.

This three-level framework provides a systematic approach to developing English fluency, from basic facts to complex personal narratives.