Speakout

Build speaking confidence with Speakout, the four-skills general adult course focusing on real-world English. Developed in association with BBC Studios, this comprehensive course helps learners speak with confidence. The British English third edition contains AI speaking activities for practice outside the classroom, plus mediation lessons and a focus on Future Skills. The popular second and American English editions are also available.

For adult learners American and British English Print and digital 6 levels (American) / 8 levels (British) GSE: 22-79 (American) / 22-90 (British) CEFR: A1-C1 (American) / A1-C2 (British)

Finalist in the ELTons Awards

Pearson’s Speakout 3rd Edition chatbot has been selected as an official finalist in the prestigious ELTons Awards, in the ‘Innovation in the use of technology’ category.

Developed with BBC Studios, the ‘Speak anywhere‘ feature lets you practice real-world English confidently. As the only course boasting AI-enhanced speech recognition and chatbot roleplays, it offers a unique and innovative way to master speaking skills.

About the course

Using everyday digital lifestyle content, learners are encouraged to embrace a variety of accents to develop their English speaking skills

Speakout encourages learners to embrace English's vocal side and develop reading, writing and listening skills. The course advances overall fluency and learners' confidence to be themselves in English. Featuring integrated skills for employability, including mediation lessons and 'future skills' training to prepare learners for a changing workplace.

Learners are exposed to various languages and accents through authentic video clips to build the skills they need to express themselves confidently in real English-speaking situations. Speakout helps learners build confidence in understanding context and communicating using authentic, real-world language, engaging activities and recycling language.

The Speakout series is available in British or American English and is the go-to course for teachers looking for comprehensive four-skills coverage, emphasizing developing learners’ confidence in speaking English.

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Why choose Speakout?

Reinforces learning and encourages self-study
Incorporates ‘future skills’ training
Features a variety of accents to assist with understanding practice

Courses available

Speakout American English

Six-level general course for adults, with a strong emphasis on building confidence in speaking.

 

Speakout British English

Third edition of eight-level general course for adults, developed in association with BBC Studios. All-new content, video and interactive speaking activities.


 

Free sample lesson

Experience an interactive Speakout lesson from the Pearson English Connect platform

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Speakout is part of our Pearson English Journey

Fast-track your learners' progress: 

  • Teach with Speakout
  • Assess with Benchmark Test
  • Certify with Pearson English International Certificate

Fast-track your learners’ progress with the Global Scale of English

Discover the powerful tool at the heart of all our products and find out how it can boost your learners' confidence, keep them motivated and give unparalleled insights into their English language abilities.

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