... speaking is important an extract from one of the Better Speaking radio programmes related to the topic a reading and a language task to accompany the extract key tips to help you improve your ... Speaking is easier when you have something to say, and you are enjoying the conversation Rehearse what you want to say If you are very nervous, try to practise saying what you want to say to yourself ... has always been a problem for me because, when I was at school, we always focused on grammar, vocabulary and exams Now I really want to improve my spoken English to a new level, to achieve that...