Intermediate Speaking Practice
Level: A2
Skill: Speaking
Topic: Western Zodiac
Time: 15–20 minutes
exercise 1: reasoning (pronoun cycle)
Say the pronoun cycle.
Practise the vocabulary for your element.
I think I am practical because I always think before I act.
You think you are practical because you always think before you act.
He thinks he is practical because he always thinks before he acts.
She thinks she is practical because she always thinks before she acts.
We think we are practical because we always think before we act.
You think you are practical because you always think before you act.
They think they are practical because they always think before they act.
Now repeat the cycle with the other vocabulary for your element.
Earth
practical → always think before I think
organised → make a plan for everything
determined → never give up
cautious → think carefully before making decisions
serious → don’t joke around very much
Fire
passionate → give everything 100%
adventurous → love trying new things
ambitious → always want to achieve more
impulsive → act before I think
enthusiastic → get excited about everything
Water
empathetic → understand how others feel
intuitive → trust my gut feelings
emotional → feel things very deeply
protective → look after the people I love
nurturing → like to take care of others
Air
diplomatic → always try to keep the peace
adaptable → can adjust to any situation
witty → love clever conversation
idealistic → believe the world can be better
intelligent → love learning new things
Repeat until you feel comfortable.
exercise 2: degrees & frequency (pronoun cycle)
Say the pronoun cycle.
Practice the vocabulary for your element.
You think you are extremely practical because you always think before you act.
He thinks he is quite practical because he often thinks before he acts.
She thinks she is mildly practical because she sometimes thinks before she acts.
Now repeat the cycle with the other vocabulary for your element.
Earth
organised → make a plan for everything
determined → never give up
cautious → think carefully before making decisions
serious → don’t joke around very much
Fire
passionate → give everything 100%
adventurous → love trying new things
ambitious → always want to achieve more
impulsive → act before I think
enthusiastic → get excited about everything
Water
empathetic → understand how others feel
intuitive → trust my gut feelings
emotional → feel things very deeply
protective → look after the people I love
nurturing → like to take care of others
Air
diplomatic → always try to keep the peace
adaptable → can adjust to any situation
witty → love clever conversation
idealistic → believe the world can be better
intelligent → love learning new things
Repeat until you feel comfortable.
exercise 3: why do you think you are…?
Say the dialogue.
Practise the vocabulary for your element.
A: Do you think you are practical?
B: Do I think I am practical?
A: Yes, that’s right. Do you think you are practical?
B: I think I am quite practical, yes!
A: Why do you think you are quite practical?
B: I think I am quite practical because I always think before I act.
Now repeat for all vocabulary for your element.
Earth
practical · organised · determined · cautious · serious
Fire
passionate · adventurous · ambitious · impulsive · enthusiastic
Water
empathetic · intuitive · emotional · protective · nurturing
Air
diplomatic · adaptable · witty · idealistic · intelligent
