The Fearless English Podcast

Ep #9: Finding a speaking partner w/. Dr Chris Korten

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Today I spoke to Dr Chris Korten about speaking partners and here's what we covered:

  • Why is regular conversations a good thing?
  • What’s important for students to know before they try to find a speaking partner?
  • Is it important to figure out what level  you are before looking for a speaking partner?
  • Do you need to find a native English speaking conversation partner?
  • What happens after you find a speaking partner?
  • Understanding cultural differences
  • What are some of the things you recommend to give the meetings more structure?
  • How to become successful when it comes to finding the right speaking partner


    • New Words

    wending - go in a specified direction, typically slowly or by an indirect route.

    willy nilly - in a haphazard or spontaneous manner.

    tease out - to obtain by or as if by disentangling or freeing with a pointed instrument

    novel - interestingly new or unusual

    fortunate - favoured by or involving good luck; lucky.

    ignominious - deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

    head around- to succeed in understanding or accepting something such as a new idea

    Source of definitions by Oxford Languages.


    How to check your level?

    https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/test-your-english/general-english/

    https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/online-english-level-test


    Find out more about Dr Chris Korten

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