Week 3 — Note-taking & Summarising Spoken Texts

Oral communication in the Singapore curriculum is not just about pronunciation; it’s about structured thinking. The "Power Up" series focuses on:

The books usually follow a thematic approach to build vocabulary alongside exam skills. A typical unit contains:

"My daughter used to freeze during Oral practice. After two weeks of mimicking the video models on this portal, she actually asks to practice now. The game changer is seeing a real child her age do it first." –

Listening is frequently called the "Cinderella skill"—often overlooked despite being the first language skill we acquire. Research from WIDA indicates that listening comprehension is foundational to reading. If a student cannot comprehend a word when spoken, they will struggle to understand it in print.

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