The Circle of Learning

Speaking
Level 1

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of speaking.

Discuss and identify purposes for speaking.
Identify when it is appropriate to speak in full sentences and when it is appropriate to speak in incomplete sentences.
Recognize when to allow others to speak and wait for your turn to speak in conversations or group discussions.
Notice, interpret, and respond appropriately to nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, gestures, pauses, body language, voice tone, volume, and pace.
Ask for more information when needed.
Restate main ideas to check your understanding of what another has said.
Select familiar vocabulary when speaking.

Examples of applying this learning outcome outside the learning environment:
Family	Community	Work
Sit in a circle on the floor to talk with children about their day at school. Respond to their nonverbal communication, identifying those motions that are positive and those that are not as positive.	Watch an Elder when he/she is speaking. Notice the Elder's body language and tone of voice. Think about what these communication behaviours mean. Use this tone of voice and body language the next time you are speaking with someone who is Aboriginal.	Wait until your boss finishes a telephone conversation before you ask for something.

Learners will speak in conversation, discussion, or small groups in familiar situations for practical purposes.