A2 Speaking: Simple Connectors

Task Instructions

Prepare a short spoken description (45–60 seconds) about your daily routine, your weekend, or your hobbies. Record yourself speaking and then listen to your audio.

You must use at least four connectors from this list:

and
but
because
so

You may include:

activities you do during the day
things you like and don’t like
reasons for your habits (because)
results or consequences (so)
something you want to do but cannot do

Example ideas (do NOT memorize):

“I study in the morning and work in the afternoon.”
“I play football on Saturdays because I enjoy it.”
“I’m tired sometimes, so I go to bed early.”
“I want to travel but I don’t have money.”

Record your speaking

Steps: Click Start → Speak → Pause if needed → Stop & Save

Recording…

Not recording

Automatic transcription (for self-check):

Self-Assessment checklist

1. Use of connectors

Item	Yes (✓)	No (✗)
I used and at least once.
I used but at least once.
I used because to give a reason.
I used so to show a result or consequence.

2. Grammar & clarity

Item	Yes (✓)	No (✗)
I used complete sentences.
I used the simple present correctly.
My ideas were clear and easy to understand.
I did not pause too much or get stuck.

3. Pronunciation & fluency

Item	Yes (✓)	No (✗)
Most of my words were easy to understand.
I spoke at a natural speed.
I connected my ideas smoothly using connectors.