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This site supports advanced learners of English who want to develop their top-level speaking skills and communication strategies. For more on Splendid Speaking visit: http://www.splendid-speaking.com
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Working together to reach agreement
Sat, Nov 07, 2009
This podcast features Joao from Brazil and Werner for Germany, who take part in a role-play similar to those found in English exams like CAE and CPE. The focus of this discussion is how to work collaboratively in a task like this.
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Using an Anecdote to Make Your Talk Memorable
Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Do you face the challenge of giving a short presentation? If so, you'll want to make sure you grab your listeners' attention. This podcast features Victoria from Belarus, who gives a short talk on the importance of learning a second language. Listen to Victoria's talk and note how she uses an anecdote to give the presentation personal significance.
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Asking and Responding to Questions
Sat, Oct 24, 2009
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How good are you at making conversation with a complete stranger? Do you find it easy thinking of things to say or questions to ask? This podcast features Anca from Romania and Laurent from France and this was the first time they?d spoken together through Skype. Free Transcripts!
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Spontaneous Talks
Sat, Oct 17, 2009
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This week we?re listening to Solange from Brazil. This recording looks at the skill of making a spontaneous talk.
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Using Anecdotes to Make a Point
Sat, Oct 10, 2009
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This week we?re listening to Arturo from Italy. This recording looks at the skill of using an anecdote to make a point.
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Acknowledging Your Partner's Contributions
Sat, Oct 03, 2009
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Ana from Austria and Jonas from Switzerland and looks at working cooperatively when carrying out role plays.
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Taking Part in Discussions
Sat, Sep 19, 2009
If you're an advanced speaker of English and would like to improve or practise the skills involved in taking part in a discussion and describing events then this podcast will be of interest to you. In this task Solange from Brazil and Arturo from Italy had to compare the way Christmas is celebrated in their two countries.
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STAR Stories
Sat, Sep 12, 2009
This recording features Eun Kyung from South Korea. In this interview we looked at the skill of describing a personal achievement so that you showcase your strengths and abilities.
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Captivate Your Audience With Memorable Introductions
Sat, Sep 05, 2009
This recording features Werner from Germany. In this interview we looked at the skill of captivating your audience with a memorable introduction.
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Working Together to Reach Agreement
Sat, Aug 29, 2009
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This recording features Ekaterina and Lachesara from Bulgaria. In this interview we looked at the skill of reaching agreement.
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Structuring a Short Talk
Fri, Aug 21, 2009
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Alejandro from Argentina and looks at how to structure a short, two-minute presentation.
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Responding to Questions
Sat, Aug 15, 2009
This recording features Ekaterina from Bulgaria and Teodoro from Chile. In this interview we looked at the skill of responding to questions.
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Spontaneous Talks
Sat, Aug 08, 2009
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This recording features Corina from Romania. In this interview we looked at the skill of giving spontaneous talks, a task in the CPE speaking paper and used the topic: 'Why is music important around the world?'.
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Using an Anecdote to Make a Point
Sat, Aug 01, 2009
This recording features Raluca from Romania and Genevieve from France. In this interview we looked at the skill of using anecdotes to make a point.
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Describing Photographs
Sat, Jul 25, 2009
This podcast features an interview with Ekaterina from Bulgaria, who at the time interview was preparing for CAE. In this interview we looked at the skill of describing photographs.
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Responding to Questions
Sat, Jul 18, 2009
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This recording features Solange from Brazil. In this interview we looked at the skill of giving full answers to questions.
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Making Your Talks Topical
Sat, Jun 27, 2009
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Otavio from Brazil and looks at how to captivate your audience by referencing topical issues in a talk.
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Structuring a short talk
Sat, Jun 20, 2009
This podcast features Ioana from Romania and looks at how to structure a short talk when reviewing a film.
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Speculating and Hypothesising
Sat, Jun 13, 2009
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Stefania from Italy and looks at how to speculate and hypothesise in a short talk.
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Structuring a Short Talk
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
This podcast features Isabelle from Switzerland and looks at how to structure a short talk.
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Expressing & Justifying Opinions
Sat, May 30, 2009
This recording, which features Vucosava, looks at the skills of expressing and justifying opinions when making a presentation.
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Describing Photographs
Sat, May 23, 2009
This recording features Andrzej from Poland. In this interview we looked at the skill of describing photographs, a task that appears in the CAE examination.
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Active Listening
Sat, May 16, 2009
Facing an examination and need to speak with someone you've never met before? Perhaps you're just looking to improve your advanced English conversation skills. This podcast features Ana and Jonas and the focus of the task was on their ability to ask questions about each other?s interests, studies, or careers, and to listen and respond naturally to what their partner had to say.
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Working together to reach agreement
Sat, May 09, 2009
This podcast features Joao from Brazil and Werner for Germany, who take part in a role-play similar to those found in English exams like CAE and CPE. The focus of this discussion is how to work collaboratively in a task like this.
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Using an Anecdote to Make Your Talk Memorable
Sat, May 02, 2009
Do you face the challenge of giving a short presentation? If so, you'll want to make sure you grab your listeners' attention. This podcast features Victoria from Belarus, who gives a short talk on the importance of learning a second language. Listen to Victoria's talk and note how she uses an anecdote to give the presentation personal significance.
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Asking and Responding to Questions
Sat, Apr 25, 2009
How good are you at making conversation with a complete stranger? Do you find it easy thinking of things to say or questions to ask? This podcast features Anca from Romania and Laurent from France and this was the first time they?d spoken together through Skype.
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Using Anecdotes to Make a Point
Sat, Apr 11, 2009
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This week we?re listening to Arturo from Italy. This recording looks at the skill of using an anecdote to make a point.
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Acknowledging Your Partner's Contributions
Sat, Apr 04, 2009
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Ana from Austria and Jonas from Switzerland and looks at working cooperatively when carrying out role plays.
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Essential Signposting
Sat, Mar 28, 2009
If you'd like to improve or practise the skills involved in making presentations then this podcast will be of interest to you. This week we?re listening to Eun-Kyung from South Korea. In this Skype interview, Eun-Kyung was asked to describe a place in her country she would recommend to tourists.
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Taking Part in Discussions
Sat, Mar 21, 2009
If you're an advanced speaker of English and would like to improve or practise the skills involved in taking part in a discussion and describing events then this podcast will be of interest to you. In this task Solange from Brazil and Arturo from Italy had to compare the way Christmas is celebrated in their two countries.
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STAR Stories
Sat, Mar 14, 2009
This recording features Eun Kyung from South Korea. In this interview we looked at the skill of describing a personal achievement so that you showcase your strengths and abilities. The transcript for the most recent podcast, comprehension questions and a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk are sent to subscribers of our mailing list when the podcast is published each week. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
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Captivate Your Audience With Memorable Introductions
Sat, Mar 07, 2009
This recording features Werner from Germany. In this interview we looked at the skill of captivating your audience with a memorable introduction. The transcript for the most recent podcast, comprehension questions and a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk are sent to subscribers of our mailing list when the podcast is published each week. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
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Structuring a Short Talk
Sat, Feb 21, 2009
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Alejandro from Argentina and looks at how to structure a short, two-minute presentation. The transcript for the most recent podcast, comprehension questions and a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk are sent to subscribers of our mailing list when the podcast is published each week. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
See our new exam guides for:
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Spontaneous Talks
Sun, Feb 08, 2009
This recording features Corina from Romania. In this interview we looked at the skill of making a spontaneous talk. The transcript for the most recent podcast, comprehension questions and a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk are sent to subscribers of our mailing list when the podcast is published each week. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
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Using an Anecdote to Make a Point
Sat, Jan 31, 2009
This recording features Raluca from Romania and Genevieve from France. In this interview we looked at the skill of using anecdotes to make a point. The transcript for the most recent podcast, comprehension questions and a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk are sent to subscribers of our mailing list when the podcast is published each week. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
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Describing Photographs
Sat, Jan 24, 2009
This podcast features an interview with Ekaterina from Bulgaria, who at the time interview was preparing for CAE. In this interview we looked at the skill of describing photographs. The transcript for the most recent podcast, comprehension questions and a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk are sent to subscribers of our mailing list when the podcast is published each week. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
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Signposting Your Talk
Sat, Jan 03, 2009
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Sylvia from Romania and looks at signposting short talks. The transcript for the most recent podcast, comprehension questions and a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk are sent to subscribers of our mailing list when the podcast is published each week. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
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Expressing & Justifying Opinions
Sat, Nov 29, 2008
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. My name?s Pete Travis and this week we?re listening to Vukosava. This recording looks at the skills of expressing and justifying opinions. A reminder that the transcript for all podcasts along with comprehension questions are sent to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
See our new exam guides for:
BEC Higher
BULATS (Business Language Testing)
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
IELTS
Want to practise conversations like this? See how to join our Splendid Speaking Group on Facebook to practise your English conversation skills.
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Describing Photographs
Sat, Nov 22, 2008
This recording features Andrzej from Poland. In this interview we looked at the skill of describing photographs, a task that appears in the CAE examination. A reminder that the transcript for all podcasts along with comprehension questions are sent to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
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Working Together to Reach Agreement
Sat, Nov 08, 2008
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Joao from Brazil and Werner for Germany, who take part in a role-play similar to those found in English exams like CAE and CPE. The focus of this discussion is how to work collaboratively in a task like this. A reminder that the transcript for all podcasts along with comprehension questions are sent to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
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Using an Anecdote to Make Your Talk Memorable
Sat, Nov 01, 2008
Do you face the challenge of giving a short presentation? If so, you'll want to make sure you grab your listeners' attention. This podcast features Victoria from Belarus, who gives a short talk on the importance of learning a second language. Listen to Victoria's talk and note how she uses an anecdote to give the presentation personal significance. A reminder that the transcript for all podcasts along with comprehension questions are sent to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
See our new exam guides for:
BEC Higher
BULATS (Business Language Testing)
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
IELTS
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Asking and Responding to Questions
Sat, Oct 25, 2008
How good are you at making conversation with a complete stranger? Do you find it easy thinking of things to say or questions to ask? This podcast features Anca from Romania and Laurent from France and this was the first time they?d spoken together through Skype. A reminder that the transcript for all podcasts along with comprehension questions are sent to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
See our new exam guides for:
BEC Higher
BULATS (Business Language Testing)
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
IELTS
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Spontaneous Talks
Sat, Oct 18, 2008
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This week we?re listening to Solange from Brazil. This recording looks at the skill of making a spontaneous talk. A reminder that the transcript for all podcasts along with comprehension questions are sent to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
See our new exam guides for:
BEC Higher
BULATS (Business Language Testing)
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
IELTS
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Using Anecdotes to Make a Point
Sat, Oct 11, 2008
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This week we?re listening to Arturo from Italy. This recording looks at the skill of using an anecdote to make a point. A reminder that the transcript for all podcasts along with comprehension questions are sent to subscribers of our mailing list. Visit the Splendid Speaking website for our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk and also to try our free daily quiz to help you develop your colloquial vocabulary. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
See our new exam guides for:
BEC Higher
BULATS (Business Language Testing)
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
IELTS
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Essential Signposting
Sat, Sep 27, 2008
If you'd like to improve or practise the skills involved in making presentations then this podcast will be of interest to you. This week we?re listening to Eun-Kyung from South Korea. In this Skype interview, Eun-Kyung was asked to describe a place in her country she would recommend to tourists. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website for our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk and also to subscribe to the transcripts for this and all other podcasts.
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Delivering STAR Stories
Sun, Sep 14, 2008
This recording features Eun Kyung from South Korea. In this interview we looked at the skill of describing a personal achievement so that you showcase your strengths and abilities. Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website to sign up and to download the transcripts and our weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk.
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Captivate Your Audience With Memorable Introductions
Sat, Sep 06, 2008
This recording features Werner from Germany. In this interview we looked at the skill of captivating your audience with a memorable introduction. Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website to sign up and to download the transcripts and our weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk.
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Working Together to Reach Agreement
Sat, Aug 30, 2008
This recording features Ekaterina and Lachesara from Bulgaria. In this interview we looked at the skill of reaching agreement. Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website to sign up and to download the transcripts and our weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk.
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Structuring a Short Talk
Sat, Aug 23, 2008
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Alejandro from Argentina and looks at how to structure a short, two-minute presentation. The transcript for the most recent podcast, comprehension questions and a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk are sent to subscribers of our mailing list when the podcast is published each week. You can sign up to the newsletter from the Splendid Speaking website.
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Re-Posted: Describing Photographs
Sat, Jul 26, 2008
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from www.splendid-speaking.com. This podcast features an interview with Ekaterina from Bulgaria, who at the time interview was preparing for CAE. In this interview we looked at the skill of describing photographs.
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Re-Posted: Spontaneous Talks
Sat, Jul 12, 2008
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from www.splendid-speaking.com. This podcast features Corina from Romania and making a spontaneous talk.
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Re-Posted: Working Together to Reach Agreement
Sat, Jun 28, 2008
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from www.splendid-speaking.com. This podcast features Isabelle from Switzerland and Andreea from Romania and looks at working towards an agreed outcome in a role play.
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Re: posted: Structuring a Short Talk
Sat, May 10, 2008
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Alejandro from Argentina and looks at how to structure a short, two-minute presentation. The transcript for the most recent podcast, comprehension questions and a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk are sent to subscribers of our mailing list when the podcast is published each week. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
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Re Posted: Using an Anecdote to Make Your Talk Memorable
Sat, Apr 19, 2008
This podcast features Victoria from Belarus, who gives a short talk on the importance of learning a second language. The transcript for the most recent podcast, comprehension questions and a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk are sent to subscribers of our mailing list when the podcast is published each week. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
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Re-posted: Asking and responding to questions
Fri, Apr 11, 2008
How good are you at making conversation with a complete stranger? Do you find it easy thinking of things to say or questions to ask? This podcast features Anca from Romania and Laurent from France and this was the first time they?d spoken together through Skype. The transcript for the most recent podcast, comprehension questions and a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk are sent to subscribers of our mailing list when the podcast is published each week. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
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Re-Posted: Spontaneous Talks
Sat, Apr 05, 2008
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. My name?s Pete Travis and this week we?re listening to Solange from Brazil. This recording looks at the skill of making a spontaneous talk. A reminder that the transcript for all podcasts along with comprehension questions are sent to subscribers of our mailing list. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website for our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk and also to try our free daily quiz to help you develop your colloquial vocabulary. Subcribers to the Splendid Speaking newsletter also get access to transcripts to this and all other podcasts.
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Re-Posted: Using Anecdotes to Make a Point
Sat, Mar 29, 2008
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. My name?s Pete Travis and this week we?re listening to Arturo from Italy. This recording looks at the skill of using an anecdote to make a point. A reminder that the transcript for all podcasts along with comprehension questions are sent to subscribers of our mailing list. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website for our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk and also to try our free daily quiz to help you develop your colloquial vocabulary. Subcribers to the Splendid Speaking newsletter also get access to transcripts to this and all other podcasts.
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Re-Posted: Essential Signposting
Fri, Mar 14, 2008
If you'd like to improve or practise the skills involved in making presentations then this podcast will be of interest to you. This week we?re listening to Eun-Kyung from South Korea. In this Skype interview, Eun-Kyung was asked to describe a place in her country she would recommend to tourists.
Visit the Splendid Speaking Website for our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk and also to subscribe to the transcripts for this and all other podcasts.
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Re-Posted: Delivering STAR Stories
Sat, Mar 01, 2008
This recording features Eun Kyung from South Korea. In this interview we looked at the skill of describing a personal achievement so that you showcase your strengths and abilities. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website for our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk and also to subscribe to the transcripts for this and all other podcasts.
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Re-Posted: Captivate your Audience with Memorable Introductions
Sat, Feb 23, 2008
This recording features Werner from Germany. In this interview we looked at the skill of captivating your audience with a memorable introduction.
Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website to sign up and to download our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk.
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Re-Posted: Working Together to Reach Agreement
Sat, Feb 16, 2008
This recording features Ekaterina and Lachesara from Bulgaria. In this interview we looked at the skill of reaching agreement. Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website to sign up and to download our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk.
This task was taken from the CAE Handbook, available on the Cambridge ESOL website (PDF file. Right Click and 'Save target as' to download):
http://cambridgeesol.org/teach/cae/speaking/data/sample_part3.pdf
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Re-Posted: Describing Photographs
Sat, Feb 09, 2008
This recording features Andrzej from Poland. In this interview we looked at the skill of describing photographs. Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website to sign up and to download our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk.
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Re-Posted: Spontaneous Talks (2)
Sat, Jan 26, 2008
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking. This recording features Corina from Romania. In this interview we looked at the skill of making a spontaneous talk. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website for our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk.
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Re-Posted: Describing Photographs
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
This podcast features an interview with Ekaterina from Bulgaria, who at the time interview was preparing for CAE. In this interview we looked at the skill of describing photographs.
Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from the Splendid Speaking website.
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Re-Posted: Spontaneous Talks
Sat, Nov 24, 2007
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This recording was first published in October 2006 and features Corina from Romania. In this interview we looked at the skill of giving spontaneous talks, a task in the CPE speaking paper and used the topic:
'Why is music important around the world?'
which was taken from the CPE Handbook available from the Cambridge ESOL website.
Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking website.
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Re-Posted: Spontaneous Talks
Fri, Oct 05, 2007
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. My name?s Pete Travis and this week we?re listening to Solange from Brazil. A reminder that the transcript for the most recent podcast along with comprehension questions are sent to subscribers of our mailing list when the podcast is published each week. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.
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Re-Posted: Essential Signposting
Fri, Sep 14, 2007
Welcome to the latest podcast from Splendid Speaking. This week we?re listening to Eun-Kyung from South Korea. In this Skype interview, which was first published in February 2007, Eun-Kyung was asked to describe a place in her country she would recommend to tourists. This podcast will be of interest to anyone who needs to practise the skill of giving a short talk, and in particular how to signpost a presentation of this kind.
A reminder that you can get a transcript - the words - to the latest podcast by joining the Splendid Speaking mailing list.. Each week you?ll be sent comprehension questions to help you test your understanding along with the transcript of the latest podcast. You can signup to the mailing list at our homepage at:.
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Re-Posted: Captivate your Audience with Memorable Introductions
Thu, Aug 23, 2007
This recording was first published in January 2007 and features Werner from Germany. In this interview we looked at the skill of captivating your audience with a memorable introduction. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website for our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk and also to subscribe to the transcripts for this and all other podcasts.
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Re-Posted: Spontaneous Talks (2)
Thu, Jul 12, 2007
This recording was first published in November 2006 and features Corina from Romania. In this interview we looked at the skill of making a spontaneous talk. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website for our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk.
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Re-Posted: Spontaneous Talks
Fri, Jun 15, 2007
This recording was first published in October 2006 and features Corina from Romania. In this interview we looked at the skill of giving spontaneous talks, a task in the CPE speaking paper and used the topic:
'Why is music important around the world?'
which was taken from the CPE Handbook available from the Cambridge ESOL website.
Visit the Splendid Speaking Website for our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk.
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Signposting Your Talk
Thu, May 31, 2007
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from www.splendid-speaking.com. This podcast features Sylvia from Romania and looks at the signposting short talks.
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Structuring Your Talk
Thu, May 24, 2007
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from www.splendid-speaking.com. This podcast features Ana from Austria and looks at the importance of structuring your talk in order to complete the task within the time limit.
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Working Together to Reach Agreement
Thu, May 17, 2007
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from www.splendid-speaking.com. This podcast features Isabelle from Switzerland and Andreea from Romania and looks at working towards an agreed outcome in a role play.
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Structuring a Short Talk
Thu, Apr 19, 2007
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. Transcripts for ALL podcasts including this one are available to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from www.splendid-speaking.com. This podcast features Isabelle from Austria and looks at how to structure a short talk.
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Effective Questions and Active Listening
Thu, Oct 26, 2006
How good are you at making conversation with a complete stranger? Do you find it easy thinking of things to say or questions to ask? Well, this podcast features a conversation between two people who had never met before and who talked for the first time together through Skype. We have Solange from Brazil and Vukosava who is currently living in Portugal. This was a 'getting to know you' opportunity and the focus was on asking questions and showing interest in what the speaker has said. As you listen decide how well Solange and Vukosava managed to hold a natural and interesting conversation. In particular, decide how well they ask questions and also if they show interest in what the other has said. Finally, make a note of their use of English, which we'll look at in the feedback section. Let's listen to Solange and Vukosava.
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Responding to Questions (1)
Thu, Oct 12, 2006
This podcast features Jedrzej from Poland, who is aiming to pass CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) offered by Cambridge ESOL. This was our first meeting in Skype and the session was a getting-to-know-you opportunity.An important skill to use in a situation where you are trying to showcase yourself or your English skills is the ability to give full answers to questions, particularly when closed 'Yes/No' questions are asked such as: 'Do you ...', 'Have you ...', 'Is it ...' , etc. To prepare for this interview Jedrzej used Unit 2 of 'Splendid Speaking', which looks at strategies for answering questions fully, in particular the use of examples to avoid replying simply with 'Yes/No' answers.As you listen decide how well Jedrzej managed to do this. Did he give full answers, even to closed 'Yes/No' questions? Finally, make a note of Jedrzej's use of English, which we'll look at in the feedback section. Let's listen to Jedrzej. Apologies for the distortion at the end of the recording, which was due to interference on Skype.
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