Lexicon Institute of Spoken English

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Lexicon Daily Spoken English Practice

Theme: Decision-Making and Work Life


🎯 Sliding-Scale Speaking Question

🟢 Easy Version

Would you rather:
👉 work alone or 👉 work in a team?

Speak for 10-15 seconds.

🔵 Hard Version

Imagine you are leading a project.
Would you rather build a team of experts or train beginners with potential?
Explain your choice with 3-5 sentences.

Speak for 20-40 seconds.


👄 Pronunciation Focus

Say aloud:

“Strong teams create stronger results.”

Repeat slowly → clearly → naturally.


💼 Idiom of the Day (Business-Focused, Fresh)

Idiom: “Move the needle”

Meaning: To make a real, noticeable impact on results or progress.

Business examples:

• This new strategy really moved the needle for our company.
• Hiring skilled staff can move the needle on productivity.

Speaking challenge: Record one sentence using this idiom.


🧠 Core Vocabulary (GSL)

GSL Words (Daily Set)

1) result
Meaning: the outcome of an action
Example: The result of teamwork is higher productivity.

2) improve
Meaning: to make something better
Example: She wants to improve her communication skills.


🎓 Academic Vocabulary (AWL)

AWL Words (Daily Set)

1) strategy
Meaning: a planned approach to achieve a goal
Example: The company developed a new strategy.

2) outcome
Meaning: the final result of a process
Example: The outcome of the project was successful.


🎙️ Spoken Output Task

Choose ONE:

1. Answer the easy or hard question.
2. Use the idiom in a sentence.
3. Use one GSL or AWL word in your own sentence.

Record a short audio message (10-40 seconds).


About the Instructor

Lorrinda Khan is a university professor and curriculum designer with over 30 years of experience in education and program development.

She is the founder of the Lexicon Institute of Spoken English and the Lexicon Ambassadors pathway, focusing on structured speaking practice, academic discourse, and global communication.

Her work helps learners move from basic English to confident, professional, and strategic expression.


About the Program

The Lexicon Institute of Spoken English provides structured spoken-English training designed for real communication. Through daily practice and guided expression, learners develop clarity, confidence, and professional fluency for academic and workplace settings.


Contact Information

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