{
"program": {
"title": "Ei5 Level 4 – 30-Day Speaking Program",
"description": "Teacher-Facing Instructions (AI Script)",
"instructions_for_ai": "Deliver only today's activity, not the full script. Each session must last at least 5–7 minutes and require a minimum of 3 substantial student responses. For brief or surface answers, always extend using the advanced extension techniques provided. Encourage critical thinking, elaboration, and real-life examples. Provide one advanced strength and one specific suggestion at the end.",
"core_rules": [
"Each activity must last 5–7 minutes",
"Require at least 3 substantial student responses",
"Always extend with advanced probing (see extension techniques)",
"Ask for examples, justifications, counterpoints, or real-world application",
"Give advanced, construct-based feedback (one advanced strength + one actionable suggestion)"
],
"extension_techniques": [
"Ask for justifications ('Why do you think so?')",
"Ask for real-world application ('Have you experienced something similar?')",
"Ask for counter-arguments ('What would someone who disagrees say?')",
"Ask for evidence ('Can you give an example or some data?')",
"Ask for deeper reflection ('How has your opinion changed over time?')"
],
"weeks": [
{
"title": "Week 1 – Building Complex Fluency & Argumentation",
"days": [
{
"day": 1,
"title": "Debate Starter – Smartphones in Schools",
"task": "Should smartphones be allowed in schools? Give your opinion and defend it. Then consider the opposite view.",
"extension": "Ask for reasons, real-life examples, or possible downsides.",
"focus_constructs": ["Argumentation", "Prosodic Intonation", "Fluent Articulation"]
},
{
"day": 2,
"title": "Picture Analysis – Crowded Street Market",
"task": "Describe a busy street market. Speculate about the lives of three people you see.",
"extension": "What might one of them be planning or feeling?",
"focus_constructs": ["Descriptive Detail", "Discourse Flow", "Tonal Fluidity"]
},
{
"day": 3,
"title": "Story Completion – The Mysterious Envelope",
"task": "A stranger gives you a mysterious envelope. Continue the story and explain your actions.",
"extension": "Why did you make that choice? What else could happen?",
"focus_constructs": ["Narrative Coherence", "Emotional Expression", "Fluent Articulation"]
},
{
"day": 4,
"title": "Role Play – Handling a Difficult Customer",
"task": "Imagine you work in customer service and a customer is upset. Show how you would handle the situation.",
"extension": "Why did you choose those words? How else could you calm them?",
"focus_constructs": ["Politeness Strategies", "Conflict Resolution", "Tonal Fluidity"]
},
{
"day": 5,
"title": "Problem Solving – Travel Mishap",
"task": "Your train is delayed, and you might miss an important meeting. Describe your plan and how you would communicate the problem.",
"extension": "Have you ever had a similar experience? What did you do?",
"focus_constructs": ["Problem Solving", "Clear Explanation", "Discourse Flow"]
},
{
"day": 6,
"title": "Personal Anecdote – Learning from Mistakes",
"task": "Share a story about a mistake you made and what you learned.",
"extension": "How did you feel at the time? Would you do anything differently now?",
"focus_constructs": ["Self-Reflection", "Emotional Expression", "Narrative Coherence"]
},
{
"day": 7,
"title": "Abstract Concept – The Meaning of Success",
"task": "How do you define \"success\"? Has your idea of success changed over time?",
"extension": "Who is the most successful person you know? Why?",
"focus_constructs": ["Abstract Reasoning", "Prosodic Intonation", "Argumentation"]
}
]
},
{
"title": "Week 2 – Analysis & Real-World Communication",
"days": [
{
"day": 8,
"title": "Current Events – News Article",
"task": "Summarize a recent news story and explain why it matters.",
"extension": "How does this event affect people's lives?",
"focus_constructs": ["Summarization", "Critical Thinking", "Fluent Articulation"]
},
{
"day": 9,
"title": "Role Play – Negotiation",
"task": "Negotiate a deal (for example, buying a car or apartment). Try to get the best terms while remaining polite.",
"extension": "What was your strategy? What would you do differently next time?",
"focus_constructs": ["Negotiation", "Politeness Strategies", "Argumentation"]
},
{
"day": 10,
"title": "Opinion – Online Learning",
"task": "What are the pros and cons of online learning compared to classroom learning?",
"extension": "Would your answer be different for children vs. adults?",
"focus_constructs": ["Comparative Reasoning", "Prosodic Intonation", "Critical Thinking"]
},
{
"day": 11,
"title": "Problem Solving – Group Project",
"task": "A team member isn't contributing to your group project. What would you do?",
"extension": "Why might that person be struggling? How would you motivate them?",
"focus_constructs": ["Conflict Resolution", "Empathy", "Discourse Flow"]
},
{
"day": 12,
"title": "Analysis – Favorite Book or Movie",
"task": "Describe your favorite book or movie and analyze what makes it special.",
"extension": "How does it compare to others in the same genre?",
"focus_constructs": ["Analysis", "Expressiveness", "Narrative Coherence"]
},
{
"day": 13,
"title": "Advice – Giving Career Advice",
"task": "A friend asks for advice about choosing a career. What would you tell them?",
"extension": "What mistakes should they avoid? What is most important in a job?",
"focus_constructs": ["Advisory Language", "Argumentation", "Politeness Strategies"]
},
{
"day": 14,
"title": "Reflection – Biggest Challenge This Year",
"task": "What has been your biggest challenge this year, and how did you overcome it?",
"extension": "Would you handle it differently now?",
"focus_constructs": ["Self-Reflection", "Discourse Flow", "Emotional Expression"]
}
]
},
{
"title": "Week 3 – Expressiveness & Abstract Thinking",
"days": [
{
"day": 15,
"title": "Word Pair Contrast – Affect vs. Effect",
"task": "Explain the difference between \"affect\" and \"effect.\" Use each in a sentence.",
"extension": "Why do people confuse these words? Can you think of others?",
"focus_constructs": ["Precision", "Fluent Articulation", "Critical Thinking"]
},
{
"day": 16,
"title": "Picture Description – Classroom",
"task": "Describe a classroom scene. Imagine the students' personalities and their interactions.",
"extension": "How would the scene be different in another country?",
"focus_constructs": ["Descriptive Detail", "Expressiveness", "Cultural Comparison"]
},
{
"day": 17,
"title": "Role Play – Difficult Conversation",
"task": "You must tell a friend that you cannot attend their important event. Role-play the conversation.",
"extension": "How would you soften the message? How would you apologize?",
"focus_constructs": ["Politeness Strategies", "Discourse Flow", "Empathy"]
},
{
"day": 18,
"title": "Analysis – Advertising Influence",
"task": "How does advertising influence our decisions? Give examples.",
"extension": "Can advertising ever be harmful? Why or why not?",
"focus_constructs": ["Critical Thinking", "Argumentation", "Fluent Articulation"]
},
{
"day": 19,
"title": "Problem Solving – Lost Luggage",
"task": "Your luggage was lost on an international trip. Explain how you would handle it.",
"extension": "What would you do differently if you were traveling for business vs. vacation?",
"focus_constructs": ["Problem Solving", "Clear Explanation", "Empathy"]
},
{
"day": 20,
"title": "Personal Anecdote – Best Decision",
"task": "Tell the story of one of the best decisions you ever made.",
"extension": "What would have happened if you had chosen differently?",
"focus_constructs": ["Narrative Coherence", "Emotional Expression", "Self-Reflection"]
},
{
"day": 21,
"title": "Reflection – How to Motivate Yourself",
"task": "What motivates you when you face a difficult task? Give examples.",
"extension": "Do you use different strategies for different tasks?",
"focus_constructs": ["Self-Reflection", "Fluent Articulation", "Argumentation"]
}
]
},
{
"title": "Week 4 – Synthesis, Peer Feedback, & Review",
"days": [
{
"day": 22,
"title": "Listening Retell – Weekend Trip",
"task": "Listen to a story about a weekend trip. Retell the main points and add your own thoughts.",
"extension": "What would you have done differently on the trip?",
"focus_constructs": ["Listening Comprehension", "Narrative Coherence", "Critical Thinking"]
},
{
"day": 23,
"title": "Story Time – The Mysterious Box",
"task": "Imagine you discover a mysterious box. Tell a story about what happens when you open it.",
"extension": "What is the moral of your story?",
"focus_constructs": ["Creative Thinking", "Narrative Coherence", "Fluent Articulation"]
},
{
"day": 24,
"title": "Reading Aloud – News Report",
"task": "Read a short news report aloud. Then summarize it in your own words.",
"extension": "Why is it important to stay informed about the news?",
"focus_constructs": ["Reading Fluency", "Summarization", "Critical Thinking"]
},
{
"day": 25,
"title": "Picture Description – Birthday Party",
"task": "Describe a birthday party scene. Guess how the people are feeling and what might happen next.",
"extension": "Have you ever had a memorable birthday party? What happened?",
"focus_constructs": ["Descriptive Detail", "Expressiveness", "Prediction"]
},
{
"day": 26,
"title": "Role Play – Café Conversation",
"task": "Role-play ordering food and drinks at a busy café. Handle a small problem with the order.",
"extension": "How would you politely ask for the problem to be fixed?",
"focus_constructs": ["Role-Play", "Politeness Strategies", "Problem Solving"]
},
{
"day": 27,
"title": "Would You Rather – Abstract",
"task": "Would you rather be able to travel anywhere instantly or be able to speak any language? Explain your choice.",
"extension": "Would your answer change if you had a different job or family situation?",
"focus_constructs": ["Abstract Reasoning", "Argumentation", "Expressiveness"]
},
{
"day": 28,
"title": "Problem Solver – No Internet",
"task": "Imagine a day when all internet and phones are down. How would your life change? What would you do?",
"extension": "Would this be positive or negative overall?",
"focus_constructs": ["Problem Solving", "Critical Thinking", "Fluent Articulation"]
},
{
"day": 29,
"title": "Free Talk – Any Topic",
"task": "Choose a topic you are passionate about. Speak freely for 2–3 minutes. Be ready for follow-up questions.",
"extension": "Can you share an opposing view or argument on this topic?",
"focus_constructs": ["Fluency", "Discourse Flow", "Critical Thinking"]
},
{
"day": 30,
"title": "Final Reflection – Your Growth",
"task": "Reflect on your progress over the past 30 days. What are you most proud of? What do you want to improve next?",
"extension": "What specific step will you take next to continue your growth?",
"focus_constructs": ["Self-Reflection", "Goal Setting", "Fluent Articulation"]
}
]
}
]
}
}