[00:18.59]Dictation instructions
[00:21.99]Listen to the following passage,altogether the passage will be read to you four times.
[00:31.76]During the first reading,which will be read in normal speed,listen and try to understand the meaning.
[00:39.73]For the second and third reading,the passage will be read sentence by sentence,or phrase by phrase,with intervals of 15 seconds.
[00:52.81]The last reading will be read at normal speed again.And during this time,you should check your work.
[01:01.10]You will then be given two minutes to check through work once more.
[01:06.51]Please write the whole passage on answer sheet two.
[01:12.01]Now listen to the passage.No.50 how to improve your Spoken English?
[01:23.66]Many English learners have found that speaking is the most difficult aspect of learning English.
[01:30.58]They seem to know the basic English language structures, but feel awkward and embarrassed in situations where a conversation in English is needed.
[01:40.95]This does not mean that those learners are unable to organize their ideas in English.
[01:47.44]The problem lies in their lack of confidence and practice.
[01:51.55]They are afraid of making mistakes and losing face.
[01:55.65]The best way to improve your speaking is to build up confidence in yourself and open your mouth whenever you get the chance.
[02:05.53]Everyone makes mistakes when he or she is learning a language.
[02:10.18]Don't be shy. Only by speaking more can you speak better English.