The Types of Speaking Exercises and Their Compliance with CEFR

Abstract

For most people who are learning German, mastering speaking skill is the primary goal of learning the language. It requires exercises to develop the learner's speaking ability in order to have adequate skills that can be used in formal and informal interactions. Even though there are exercises to practice speaking skills in the textbook, in reality the application of speaking exercises tends to be ineffective. This could be due to the limited time allocated for learning German, especially for speaking skills. One thing that can be done is to "get acquainted" with the speaking exercises contained in the textbook used. The textbook used as the data source for this study is the Netzwerk A1. This study was to determine the types of speaking exercises in the Netzwerk A1 textbook and the compatibility of the speaking exercises with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis. The types of speaking exercises were analyzed based on the theory from Schatz. Preparatory exercises, building and structuring exercises, and simulating exercises were found in the textbook and they are in accordance with the CEFR.