Teaching speaking in english lessons

Comprehension
5 = Equivalent to that of an educated native speaker.
4 = can understand any conversation within the range of his experience.
3 = comprehension is quite complete at a normal rate of speech.
2 = can get the gist of most conversation of non-technical subjects (i.e., topics that require no specialized knowledge)
1 = within the scope of his very limited language experience, can understand simple questions and statements if delivered with slowed speech, repetition, or paraphrase. Task
5 = speaking proficiency equivalent to that of an educated native speaker.
4 = would rarely be taken for a native speaker but can respond appropriately even in unfamiliar situations. Can handle informal interpreting from and into language.
3 = can participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social, and professional topics.
2 = able to satisfy routine social demands and work requirement; needs help in handling any complication or difficulties.
1 = can ask and answer questions on topics very familiar to him. Able to satisfy routine travel needs and minimum courtesy requirements. For intensive speaking, Brown (2004) states that there are three components of speaking to be scored:
2 Comprehensible; acceptable target form
1 Comprehensible; partially correct target form
0 Silence, or seriously incorrect target form
Conclusion
Speaking is the key to communication. By considering what good speakers do, what speaking tasks can be used in class, and what specific needs learners report, teachers can help learners to improve their speaking and overall oral competency. Teaching speaking is a very important part of second language learning. The ability to communicate in a second language clearly and efficiently contributes to the success of the learner in school and success later in every phase of life. Therefore, it is essential that language teachers pay great attention to teaching speaking. Rather than leading students to pure memorization, providing a rich environment where meaningful communication takes place is desired. With this aim, various speaking activities such as those listed before can contribute a great deal to students in developing basic interactive skills necessary for life. These activities make students more active in the learning process and at the same time make their learning more meaningful and fun for them.