Which combination of activities best supports Speaking readiness?

• A. Rely solely on reading grammar books.
• B. Watch movie subtitles for pronunciation.
• C. Practice with a partner, simulate exam conditions, and record yourself for feedback.
• D. Write long essays without speaking.

Answer: (C)

Speaking readiness comes from active, varied practice with feedback and experience under exam-like conditions. The best approach is to practice with a partner, simulate the actual test environment, and record yourself so you can listen back and get targeted feedback. Working with a partner gives real-time conversation practice, turn-taking, and spontaneous responses that mirror the speaking tasks. Simulating exam conditions helps you manage time, stay calm, and learn how to structure answers under pressure. Recording yourself highlights pronunciation, rhythm, and grammar in live speech, making it easier to spot what to improve and track progress.

Relying only on grammar books focuses on rules rather than producing speech. Watching movie subtitles can aid listening and pronunciation but doesn’t require you to speak. Writing long essays without speaking develops writing skills, not spoken fluency. So this combination best supports speaking readiness.