You're 75% Through A2!
This is your third major review. By now, skills from Lessons 1-5 should feel almost automatic. Let's test how well the newer skills are sticking!
Spaced Repetition Update: Lessons 6-9 were first reviewed in Lesson 10. This second retrieval strengthens those neural pathways even more!
8 Skills to Recall (Lessons 6-14)
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Lessons 6-9: Second Review
These should be getting easier! Challenge yourself to recall BEFORE revealing.
What 5 types of listener responses show you're engaged?
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Interest sounds (Mm-hmm)
Emotion mirrors (Oh no!)
Echo words
Short questions (Really?)
Understanding checks (So you mean...?)
What 5 comparison structures did you learn?
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...er than / more...than
not as...as
similar to / different from
whereas / while
On the other hand
What 5 "reason strengtheners" extend your opinions?
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"For example,..."
"This means..."
"The main reason is..."
"Another reason is..."
"That's why..."
What 5 phrases help you fix mistakes smoothly?
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"I mean,..."
"What I meant was..."
"Actually,..."
"Let me rephrase that..."
"Or rather,..."
Progress check: Did you recall more this time than in Lesson 10? That's spaced repetition working!
Lessons 11-14: First Review
These are newer - expect some struggle! The effort makes the memory stronger.
What 5 cause-effect connectors did you learn?
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"so..."
"Because of this,..."
"That's why..."
"As a result,..."
"This means..."
What 5 types of follow-up questions keep conversations going?
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Details (Who? What? Where?)
Reasons (Why? How come?)
Feelings (How did you feel?)
Highlights (Best/worst part?)
Future (Would you...again?)
Name 4 powerful adjectives better than "good":
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amazing
fantastic
wonderful
brilliant
incredible
What intensifiers make descriptions stronger? (mild → extreme)
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quite
really
very
incredibly
absolutely
What 5 structures express preferences?
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"I'd rather + verb"
"I'd prefer + noun/to verb"
"I'd go for + noun"
"Given the choice, I'd..."
"I'm more of a...person"
Integration Challenge
Combine EVERYTHING in extended speaking. 8 minutes total.
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Ultimate Integration Challenges
🎯 Challenge 1: The Interview
Someone asks: "Tell me about the best experience you've had recently." Answer fully!
Use: Vivid adjectives (L13) + Story structure (L4) + Cause/effect (L11) + Active listening for yourself ("Let me think..." from L1)
🎯 Challenge 2: The Preference Debate
Would you rather have an exciting job with long hours, or a boring job with lots of free time? Argue your position!
Use: Preference structures (L14) + Reasons (L8) + Comparisons (L7) + Self-correction when needed (L9)
🎯 Challenge 3: The Active Conversation
Imagine a friend tells you: "I've just come back from an amazing trip to Japan!" Keep the conversation going with follow-up questions, then share a similar experience.
Use: ALL 5 question types (L12) + Active listening (L6) + Your own story with vivid descriptions (L13)
🎯 Challenge 4: The Full Monologue
"If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be and why?"
Use: Time-buyers (L1) + Preferences (L14) + Reasons (L8) + Cause/effect (L11) + Comparisons (L7)
Goal: Speak for the full 8 minutes using skills from at least 6 different lessons!
Mastery Check
📋 Lessons 6-14 "I Can" Statements
Check off what you can now confidently do:
Show I'm listening actively
Ask good follow-up questions
Describe experiences vividly
Express preferences naturally
Your A2 Progress
A2 Foundation
15/20 lessons
75% of A2 complete! Only 5 lessons until B1!
What's Next? (Lessons 16-20)
Lesson 16: Fillers & Hesitation - managing thinking timeLesson 17: Simple Narratives - complete story arcsLesson 18: Agreeing & Disagreeing - diplomatic responsesLesson 19: Explaining How Things Work - process descriptionLesson 20: A2 MASTERY TEST!
🎉 Excellent Progress!
You've now mastered 35+ speaking phrases across 5 skill domains. You can have natural conversations, describe experiences vividly, and express your preferences clearly!
5 more lessons and you'll complete A2!