Even the most well-designed ESL or World Language curriculum can overlook a crucial element: authentic speaking practice, creating a significant gap in language learning. And schools using robust solutions like Summit K12 for English learners may find that something’s still missing.
As school leaders, you’re already investing in resources that support vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening. But what about speaking? In many programs, oral production is still treated as a special event, not a regular habit.
Let’s take a closer look at what happens when speaking is underrepresented and how schools are filling the gap.
In a real-world language setting, the ability to speak and be understood is foundational. And yet, many curricula offer limited opportunities for students to speak in their own words:
Without regular, structured speaking, students may understand the language, but hesitate to use it.
If your current tools don’t include a consistent speaking assessment, you’re likely relying on:
That makes it harder to spot patterns, guide instruction, or demonstrate growth, especially at the school or district level.
Your teachers want to help students speak more often. But without the right tools, adding oral practice means adding hours of prep, grading, and feedback.
Here is where Speakable can support your work.
Teachers can create assignments in minutes, with AI-generated rubrics and instant feedback for students. Leaders get real-time insights on how students are progressing over time. It’s a way to embed speaking into your curriculum, without replacing it or overloading your team.
Speaking is how students make language their own. If your curriculum doesn’t support frequent, meaningful oral production, students may know the rules but lack the confidence to use them.
You don’t need to start from scratch. You just need to build in the missing part.
Ready to see how Speakable can transform your curriculum?
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