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- Using Anecdotes to Make a PointWelcome 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.Free Transcripts!At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking newsletter and receive transcripts, comprehension questions, a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk AND a vocabulary worksheet to record our 'Splendid Expressions' daily quiz.Sign up to the newsletter from the main Splendid Speaking website.10 min
- Acknowledging Your Partner's ContributionsWelcome 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.Free Transcripts!At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking newsletter and receive transcripts, comprehension questions, a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk AND a vocabulary worksheet to record our 'Splendid Expressions' daily quiz.Sign up to the newsletter from the main Splendid Speaking website.13 min
- Taking Part in DiscussionsIf 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.Free Transcripts!At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking newsletter and receive transcripts, comprehension questions, a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk AND a vocabulary worksheet to record our 'Splendid Expressions' daily quiz.Sign up to the newsletter from the main Splendid Speaking website.15 min
- STAR StoriesThis 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.Free Transcripts!At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking newsletter and receive transcripts, comprehension questions, a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk AND a vocabulary worksheet to record our 'Splendid Expressions' daily quiz.Sign up to the newsletter from the main Splendid Speaking website.13 min
- Spontaneous TalksWelcome 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!At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking newsletter and receive transcripts, comprehension questions, a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk AND a vocabulary worksheet to record our 'Splendid Expressions' daily quiz.Sign up to the newsletter from the main Splendid Speaking website.9 min
- Describing PhotographsThis 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.Free Transcripts!At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking newsletter and receive transcripts, comprehension questions, a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk AND a vocabulary worksheet to record our 'Splendid Expressions' daily quiz.Sign up to the newsletter from the main Splendid Speaking website.9 min
- Responding to QuestionsWelcome 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.Free Transcripts!At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking newsletter and receive transcripts, comprehension questions, a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk AND a vocabulary worksheet to record our 'Splendid Expressions' daily quiz.Sign up to the newsletter from the main Splendid Speaking website.9 min
- Speculating and HypothesisingWelcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Stefania from Italy and looks at how to speculate and hypothesise in a short talk.Free Transcripts!At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking newsletter and receive transcripts, comprehension questions, a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk AND a vocabulary worksheet to record our 'Splendid Expressions' daily quiz.Sign up to the newsletter from the main Splendid Speaking website.11 min
- Expressing & Justifying OpinionsThis recording, which features Vucosava, looks at the skills of expressing and justifying opinions when making a presentation.Free Transcripts!At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking newsletter and receive transcripts, comprehension questions, a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk AND a vocabulary worksheet to record our 'Splendid Expressions' daily quiz.Sign up to the newsletter from the main Splendid Speaking website.11 min
- Active ListeningFacing 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.Free Transcripts!At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking newsletter and receive transcripts, comprehension questions, a weekly task sheet to help you prepare for a similar talk AND a vocabulary worksheet to record our 'Splendid Expressions' daily quiz.Sign up to the newsletter from the main Splendid Speaking website.12 min
About Splendid Speaking
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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…
English carrying out short tasks individually or in pairs such as making presentations or taking part in discussions. Each recording contains expert feedback on the speaker's performance. Also, visit the Splendid Speaking website at splendidspeaking.com to subscribe to our newsletter which gives automatic access to transcripts of all podcasts. Students studying for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge CAE, CPE or BEC will find these recordings useful in preparation for their Speaking exam. We also publish a weekly task sheet giving you the chance to try a similar task and a daily quiz consisting of three colloquial expressions.
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