C1 speaking progress protocol
Goal
Create measurable weekly progress in advanced speaking, not random one-off practice.
Weekly cycle
Day 1: baseline recording
Record a 2-minute monologue (no preparation).
Day 2: structure training
Repeat same topic with strict structure (intro, argument, limit, conclusion).
Day 3: interaction drill
Answer 5 follow-up questions on the same topic.
Day 4: register shift
Deliver one informal and one formal version.
Day 5: compression task
Say same argument in 60 seconds without losing logic.
Day 6: expansion task
Speak 3 minutes with examples and counterpoint.
Day 7: review and scoring
Score performance + define next week focus.
Tracking metrics
- clarity of thesis
- transition quality
- lexical precision
- response agility under questions
- time control
Speaking tip
Advanced fluency grows fastest when you reuse one topic across multiple constraints.