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Speaking Practice
[Practice] Speaking Proficiency Assessment (SPA) - Intro
An introduction
Updated: 2025.12.16
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[Practice] Speaking Proficiency Assessment (SPA) - Intro
An introduction
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Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
What are some words that your friends might use to describe you?
Q3
What do you usually do for fun?
Q4
Tell me a bit about the kinds of values you find important when looking for a friend.
Q5
What do you usually do on the weekends?
Q6
Tell me about yourself and your current role.
Q7
What do you usually prepare for a meeting?
Q8
Tell me about one of your colleagues that you like to work with.
Q9
How do you usually manage a heavy workload?
Q10
How do you manage conflict?
Q11
What do you find fulfilling and unfulfilling about your current role?
Q12
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
encounter
unexpectedly experience or be faced with (usually something difficult, but not always)
Example
1

We’ve encountered an issue processing your order.

Example
2

He encountered great resistance from investors when he tried implementing a new advertising plan.

pitch
aim a product at a particular section of the market; make a bid to obtain a contract or business
Example
1

As part of her onboarding, she’s supposed to pitch a fictional product to the Board, who’ll evaluate her sales skills.

Example
2

They were pitching for a freelance gig.

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