Speaking Pathway

A2 โ†’ C1 in 75 Lessons

Evidence-based fluency development with built-in spaced repetition

A2 Foundation B1 Independent B2 Advanced C1 Sophisticated
Speaking Pathway - 6 Skill Domains: Fluency, Interaction, Discourse, Opinion, Description, Register

Built on Research-Proven Methods

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Active Recall

Every lesson requires retrieval, not recognition. You speak, not just listen.

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Spaced Repetition

Built-in spiraling: skills return at optimal intervals for long-term retention.

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Interleaving

Mixed skill practice within lessons, not blocked repetition.

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Dual Coding

Visual + verbal: timers, diagrams, and color-coded feedback.

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Small Steps

Rosenshine's principles: guided practice with high success rate.

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70% Production

Majority of lesson time = you speaking, not reading or listening.

Conversation Toolkit

25 conversation lessons that build grammar & vocabulary through talking. Pairs with the Speaking Pathway.

Open Conversation Toolkit โ†’

The Six Speaking Skill Domains

Fluency & Flow
Interaction & Response
Discourse & Structure
Opinion & Argument
Description & Explanation
Register & Appropriacy

Your Progress

100%
75
Lessons Completed
C1
Current Level
6
Skills Practiced
75
Day Streak
A2

Foundation Speaking

Build your speaking confidence with essential strategies

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Lesson 1
Buying Time Prep Present Tenses
Fluency & Flow
First Impressions
Lesson 2
Describing What You See Prep ๐Ÿ“– Tenses Adjectives
Description
Photo Description
Lesson 3
Opinion
Daily Dilemmas
You could also try: Imperatives & Can/Can't
Lesson 4
Discourse
Memorable Moments
You could also try: Zero Conditional & Questions
Lesson 5
Recall Challenge Prep Past & Future Tenses
REVIEW
Spiral: Lessons 1-4
Lesson 6
Interaction
Getting to Know You
You could also try: Articles & Demonstratives
Lesson 7
Comparing Things Prep ๐Ÿ“– Comparatives
Description
Which Would You Choose?
You could also try: Nouns & Pronouns
Lesson 8
Opinion
Controversial Questions
You could also try: Adjectives & Comparatives
Lesson 9
Fluency
Embarrassing Moments
You could also try: Prepositions & Conjunctions
Lesson 10
Recall Challenge Prep Present Perfect
REVIEW
Spiral: Lessons 1-9
Lesson 11
Discourse
Why Things Happen
Lesson 12
Follow-up Questions Prep ๐Ÿ“– Pres. Perfect Questions
Interaction
Interview Practice
Lesson 13
Describing Experiences Prep ๐Ÿ“– Past Simple Present Perfect
Description
Travel & Places
Lesson 14
Expressing Preferences Prep ๐Ÿ“– 2nd Cond. Modals
Opinion
Hypothetical Choices
You could also try: First Conditional & Passive
Lesson 15
Recall Challenge Prep Reported Speech
REVIEW
Spiral: Lessons 6-14
Lesson 16
Fillers & Hesitation Prep Sentence Structure
Fluency
Thinking Out Loud
Bonus
The Keyword Method Gerunds & Conjunctions
Fluency
Speak Without Reading
Lesson 17
Discourse
Life Stories
You could also try: Prepositions & Gerunds
Lesson 18
Agreeing & Disagreeing Prep ๐Ÿ“– Modals Pronouns & Adverbs
Interaction
Friendly Debates
You could also try: Sentence Structure
Lesson 19
Description
How-To Explanations
Lesson 20
INTEGRATION
Speaking Challenge
B1

Independent Speaking

Develop fluency for longer, more complex conversations

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Lesson 21
Fluency
Complex Questions
Lesson 22
Opinion
Predictions
Lesson 23
Discourse
Mini Presentations
You could also try: Nuanced Future Tenses
Lesson 24
Interaction
Understanding Accents
Lesson 25
REVIEW
Spiral: A2 + B1
Lesson 26
Description
Defining Ideas
Lesson 27
Opinion
Fair Debate
Lesson 28
Discourse
Balanced Analysis
You could also try: Reported Speech Core
Lesson 29
Fluency
Saying It Better
Lesson 30
REVIEW
Spiral: Lessons 21-29
Lesson 31
Interaction
Professional Conflicts
You could also try: Articles & Zero Article
Lesson 32
Description
Visual Analysis
You could also try: Pronouns & Substitution
Lesson 33
Opinion
Supporting Arguments
You could also try: Adjectives & Adverbs
Lesson 34
Problem-Solution Structure Prep ๐Ÿ“– 2nd Cond. Passive Voice
Discourse
Proposing Ideas
You could also try: Advanced Prepositions
Lesson 35
REVIEW
Spiral: Lessons 31-34
Lesson 36
Signposting Prep Discourse Markers
Fluency
Clear Organization
Lesson 37
Interaction
Conversation Flow
Lesson 38
Hypothetical Scenarios Prep ๐Ÿ“– 3rd Cond. Conditionals
Description
What-If Situations
You could also try: Complex Structures
Lesson 39
Opinion
Modality & Confidence
You could also try: Comparative Language
Lesson 40
B1 Mastery Test Prep Gerunds & Infinitives
INTEGRATION
Speaking Challenge
B2

Advanced Speaking

Master complex arguments and sophisticated expression

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Lesson 41
Academic Structure Prep ๐Ÿ“– Participles Inversion
Discourse
Formal Presentations
Lesson 42
Opinion
Nuanced Statements
Lesson 43
Fluency
Advanced Thinking Devices
You could also try: Modal Deduction
Lesson 44
Interaction
Collaborative Discussions
Lesson 45
REVIEW
Spiral: B1 + B2
Lesson 46
Description
Fine Details
Lesson 47
Opinion
Anticipating Objections
Lesson 48
Discourse
Acknowledging Valid Points
Lesson 49
Register
Context-Appropriate Language
Lesson 50
REVIEW
Spiral: Lessons 41-49
You could also try: Advanced Relative Clauses
Lesson 51
Fluency
Natural Phrasing
You could also try: Cleft Sentences
Lesson 52
Handling Difficult Questions Prep ๐Ÿ“– Reported Need & Modals
Interaction
Challenging Scenarios
You could also try: Advanced Articles
Lesson 53
Description
Complex Analysis
Lesson 54
Opinion
Counterfactuals
You could also try: Prepositions & Cohesion
Lesson 55
REVIEW
Spiral: Lessons 51-54
You could also try: Conjunctions & Concession
Lesson 56
Discourse
Illustrating Points
You could also try: Complex Gerunds
Lesson 57
Interaction
Influencing Others
Lesson 58
Register
Sensitivity & Tact
Lesson 59
Self-Monitoring & Repair Prep ๐Ÿ“– Tense Nuance Advanced Future
Fluency
Advanced Error Correction
Lesson 60
B2 Mastery Test Prep Inversion & Emphasis
INTEGRATION
Speaking Challenge
Bonus
The Keyword Method Advanced Modifiers
Fluency
Speak Without Scripts
Bonus
The Keyword Builder Word Building
Fluency + Vocabulary
Build Word Maps & Speak
C1

Sophisticated Speaking

Achieve native-like fluency and nuanced expression

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Lesson 61
Discourse
Seamless Flow
You could also try: Future in the Past
Lesson 62
Opinion
Precision & Nuance
You could also try: Advanced Aspect
Lesson 63
Irony & Understatement Prep ๐Ÿ“– Idioms Register & Style
Register
Subtle Expression
You could also try: Advanced Modals
Lesson 64
Interaction
Strategic Dialogue
You could also try: Complex Modality
Lesson 65
REVIEW
Spiral: B2 + C1
You could also try: Subjunctive
Lesson 66
Fluency
Expert Refinement
You could also try: C2 Passive & Reporting
Lesson 67
Description
Specialized Knowledge
Lesson 68
Opinion
Strategic Disagreement
Lesson 69
Discourse
Structured Analysis
You could also try: Articles & Determiners
Lesson 70
REVIEW
Spiral: Lessons 61-69
You could also try: Pronouns & Reference ยท Negation & Cohesion
Lesson 71
Register
Wit & Timing
You could also try: Sophisticated Modification
Lesson 72
Interaction
Leadership & Facilitation
You could also try: Abstract Prepositions
Lesson 73
Native-Like Expression Prep ๐Ÿ“– Idioms Word-Level Mastery
Fluency
Natural Mastery
You could also try: Discourse & Hedging
Lesson 74
Discourse
Spontaneous Expression
You could also try: Sentence Architecture
Lesson 75
C1 MASTERY - Course Complete Prep Formal Style
INTEGRATION
Final Speaking Challenge
You could also try: Phrasal Verbs