The document discusses speaking skills and how to teach them effectively. It describes speaking as using speech to express meaning to others and identifies three types of speaking situations: interactive, partially interactive, and non-interactive. It also lists micro-skills involved in speaking like pronunciation, stress, grammar, and clarity. The document provides guidance on preparing students for communication, focusing on fluency and accuracy, as well as input and output processes. It suggests choosing interesting topics and varying activities to help students practice speaking.