Splendid Speaking

Splendid Speaking

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Splendid Speaking episodes

  • Spontaneous Talks
    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.
    Preparing for an English speaking exam? Find out how Splendid Speaking can help you develop the skills you need to pass with flying colours:
    The Splendid Speaking Course.
    10 min
  • Describing Photographs
    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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    9 min
  • Responding to Questions
    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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    9 min
  • Spontaneous Talks
    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?'.
    Free Transcripts!
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    9 min
  • Signposting Your Talk
    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.
    Preparing for an English speaking exam? Find out how Splendid Speaking can help you develop the skills you need to pass with flying colours:
    The Splendid Speaking Course.
    10 min
  • Speculating and Hypothesising
    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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    11 min
  • Structuring a Short Talk
    This podcast features Isabelle from Switzerland and looks at how to structure a short talk.
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    10 min
  • Expressing and Justifying Opinions
    This recording, which features Vucosava, looks at the skills of expressing and justifying opinions when making a presentation.
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    11 min
  • Active Listening
    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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    12 min
  • Spontaneous Talks
    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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    11 min

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Splendid Speaking supports advanced learners of English who want to develop their top-level speaking skills and communication strategies. Each podcast features a recording of non-native speakers of…

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