Most leaders agree on one thing.
Speaking is the skill that reflects true proficiency. It shows what students can actually do with the language. Families ask about it, accountability systems point to it, and programs depend on it.
But it is also the hardest skill for teachers to evaluate consistently.
Speaking assessments require time that teachers simply do not have.
To evaluate speaking well, teachers need to:
When minutes are limited, speaking becomes the first thing to slip.
This isn’t a lack of effort. It’s a lack of hours.
Inconsistent speaking assessment affects more than classroom participation.
It impacts:
Without consistent evidence, leaders often rely on incomplete or anecdotal data.
Many districts are rethinking how speaking is assessed. Instead of adding tasks, they’re reducing teachers' workload.
Programs are looking for ways to make speaking:
Speakable helps remove the bottleneck by handling the hardest parts for teachers.
🧑🏻🏫 Teachers can:
🧑🏻💼 Leaders gain:
Speaking remains the most important skill. The challenge is giving teachers time to assess it in a sustainable way.
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