Speaking

ICT and Al for teaching Speaing

1. ICT Tools for Teaching Speaking

a) Video & Audio Recording Tools

• Flip (formerly Flipgrid) – Allows students to record and share video responses for speaking practice.

• Vocaroo – A simple online voice recorder for speaking exercises.

• SoundCloud – Enables students to record and share audio for feedback.

• Anchor.fm – Lets students create podcasts to practice speaking skills.

b) Speech Practice & Pronunciation Apps

• BBC Learning English – Pronunciation – Provides pronunciation guides and exercises.

• Forvo – Lets students hear and practice words spoken by native speakers.

• YouGlish – Searches YouTube videos for words to hear them used in real contexts.

c) Interactive Speaking & Debate Platforms

• Padlet – Students can record and share audio responses for discussions.

• VoiceThread – Supports interactive discussions with voice and video comments.

• Extempore – Allows teachers to assign speaking prompts for students to respond asynchronously.

2. AI Tools for Teaching Speaking

a) AI-powered Pronunciation & Fluency Checkers

• Elsa Speak – AI-powered pronunciation training with real-time feedback.

• Speechling – Provides AI-assisted pronunciation feedback and shadowing exercises.

• Google Pronunciation Tool – Allows students to practice pronunciation by speaking words into Google Search.

b) AI-powered Conversation & Speaking Practice

• ChatGPT – Simulates real-life conversations for students to practice speaking.

• TalkPal AI – AI chatbot for conversational English practice.

• Mango Languages – Uses AI to create personalized speaking exercises.

c) AI-based Speech-to-Text & Transcription Tools

• Otter.ai – Converts speech into text for analysis and self-assessment.

• Microsoft Azure Speech – AI-based speech recognition for feedback on fluency.

• Google Docs Voice Typing – Helps students practice speaking by dictating into text.

ICT or AI Tools to design materials for teaching Speaking 

1. AI-Powered Tools

🔹 ChatGPT – Generate conversation prompts, role-play dialogues, and speaking exercises.
🔹 Speechify – Convert text to speech with natural voices for listening and pronunciation practice.
🔹 Eloquence AI – AI-powered speaking coach that gives feedback on pronunciation and fluency.
🔹 Murf.ai – AI voice generator for creating listening materials with different accents.
🔹 Google Bard / Claude AI – Create interactive speaking scenarios and conversation simulations.

2. Interactive ICT Tools

🔹 Flip (formerly Flipgrid) – A video-based discussion tool for students to record and share their spoken responses.
🔹 Vocaroo – Simple online voice recorder for students to practice speaking and self-assess.
🔹 Padlet – Students can upload audio responses and engage in speaking tasks collaboratively.
🔹 Canva – Design visually appealing speaking activity cards, role-play scenarios, and conversation boards.
🔹 Jamboard – Google’s whiteboard tool for brainstorming and collaborative speaking activities

Materials for teaching Speaking using ICT or AI Tools.

Teaching Materials: Speaking Skills with ICT & AI Tools

Target Audience: ESL/EFL Students (Beginner-Intermediate)
Duration: 60 minutes
Tools Used: ChatGPT, Flip (Flipgrid), Vocaroo, ELSA Speak, Speechling, Canva

🟢 Lesson Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
✅ Improve pronunciation, fluency, and confidence in speaking.
✅ Use AI and ICT tools for speaking practice and self-assessment.
✅ Engage in real-life conversation simulations using AI.

🔹 Warm-up (10 minutes) – AI Conversation Starter

🛠 Tool: ChatGPT / Bard
📌 Activity:

• Students chat with AI to practice structured dialogues.

• They input a conversation topic (e.g., ordering food, introducing themselves).

• AI responds naturally, and students practice their answers aloud.

💡 Example:
💬 Student Prompt: “Let’s practice ordering food at a restaurant.”
🤖 ChatGPT Reply: “Hello! What would you like to order today?”
🎙️ Student Response: “I would like a cheeseburger and a soda, please.”

🔹 Pronunciation Practice (15 minutes) – AI Speech Recognition

🛠 Tool: ELSA Speak / Speechling
📌 Activity:

• Students use ELSA Speak to record and analyze their pronunciation.

• AI scores their accuracy and provides feedback on stress and intonation.

• Teacher asks students to improve their pronunciation using AI corrections.

💡 Example:
🎤 Task: Pronounce “The weather is beautiful today.”
✅ AI Feedback: “Improve the ‘th’ sound in ‘the’ and the stress in ‘beautiful.’”

🔹 Speaking Activity (15 minutes) – Video-Based Responses

🛠 Tool: Flip (Flipgrid) / Vocaroo
📌 Activity:

• Students record a 1-minute video/audio response using Flip or Vocaroo.

• Topics include daily routines, hobbies, travel plans, etc.

• Peer Review: Students watch/listen to each other’s recordings and give feedback.

💡 Example:
🎥 Prompt: “Describe your daily routine in 5 sentences.”

🔹 AI Role-Play Simulation (15 minutes) – Real-Life Speaking Practice

🛠 Tool: TalkPal AI / ChatGPT Voice Mode
📌 Activity:

• Students engage in AI-powered role-play conversations (e.g., job interviews, travel situations).

• AI adjusts its responses based on student answers.

• Teacher assesses fluency and coherence.

💡 Example:
🎭 Role-Play: “A job interview simulation”
🤖 AI: “Can you tell me about yourself and your skills?”
🎙️ Student: “I am a hardworking and creative person with experience in marketing.”

🔹 Wrap-Up (5 minutes) – AI Feedback & Self-Reflection

🛠 Tool: ChatGPT / Speechling
📌 Activity:

• Students ask AI for feedback on their speaking strengths and areas for improvement.

• AI suggests pronunciation tips and vocabulary enhancements.

💡 Example:
💬 Student Prompt: “How can I improve my pronunciation of difficult words?”
🤖 ChatGPT Suggestion: “Practice minimal pairs like ‘ship’ vs. ‘sheep’ using Speechling.”

📢 Homework Suggestion:

📌 AI-Based Speaking Challenge:

• Use Speechling to shadow a native speaker’s recording and submit a Vocaroo recording.

🔵 Teacher’s Note:

✔ Encourage students to use AI tools for self-assessment and fluency improvement.
✔ Gamify speaking practice using role-play and peer feedback.
✔ Use Canva to create interactive speaking worksheets.

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