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Annual English Speaking Fluency Plan The Oliver Method “Fluency is not about perfection — it’s about connection.” Welcome to The Oliver Method This one-year fluency plan is designed to help you move from understanding English to speaking it naturally and confidently. Over twelve months, you’ll develop not only language mastery but also rhythm, confidence, and emotional connection in your speech. Each month focuses on a specific theme, skill, or goal. Every week, you’ll practice speaking, listening, retelling, and reflection. The goal: to help you think, feel, and express yourself in English effortlessly. ■ Monthly Themes & Goals Month 1 – Activation: Activate your speaking reflex. Focus on daily topics, short stories, and building rhythm. Month 2 – Everyday Fluency: Discuss familiar topics naturally. Build consistency and pronunciation accuracy. Month 3 – Confidence in Flow: Speak continuously for 2–3 minutes. Reduce hesitation and increase natural pacing. Month 4 – Vocabulary Expansion: Add advanced phrases and idioms to your active vocabulary. Month 5 – Expressing Opinions: Learn to argue, agree, and disagree clearly. Month 6 – Storytelling & Emotion: Develop emotional expression and storytelling techniques. Month 7 – Deep Conversations: Talk about abstract topics: success, failure, and life lessons. Month 8 – Debating Skills: Defend opinions with structure and confidence. Month 9 – Spontaneous Interaction: React in real time to questions and videos. Month 10 – Personal Expression: Develop your voice and style as a speaker. Month 11 – Mastery & Flow: Speak 10 minutes without interruption. Perfect your rhythm and clarity. Month 12 – Reflection & Showcase: Review your journey, record a final presentation, and celebrate your progress. Weekly Speaking Framework Day Focus Activity 1 Shadowing + ListeningRepeat native audio (videos, interviews) matching intonation and emotion. 2 Retelling Summarize what you heard using your own words. 3 Quick Response Answer random questions quickly (max 2 seconds to react). 4 Opinion Building Express your view on a topic with examples. 5 Storytelling Tell a personal or imaginary story using natural flow. 6 Free Talk Speak freely for 5 minutes without stopping. 7 Reflection Record, listen, and evaluate your performance. ■ Monthly Self-Assessment At the end of each month, rate your progress from 1 (low) to 5 (high): Skill Month 1Month 2Month 3Month 4Month 5Month 6Month 7Month 8Month 9Month 10Month 11Month 12 Fluency Pronunciation Vocabulary Confidence Listening Emotion/Expression Overall Progress Write brief notes on what improved and what to focus on next month. Final Words Remember: fluency is built through consistency, not perfection. The more you speak, listen, and reflect, the more natural English becomes a part of you. Celebrate every step of your progress — because every word spoken with confidence brings you closer to mastery. “Your voice is your power. Use it. Believe it. Own it.”