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This site supports upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English develop their top-level speaking skills and communication strategies.

 

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Structuring a Short Talk
Updated: 2011-08-20 15:39:35
Description: Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Alejandro from Argentina and looks at how to structure a short, two-minute presentation. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE!...more...

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Using an Anecdote to Make a Point
Updated: 2011-07-30 14:32:09
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign ...more...

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Making a Spontaneous Talk
Updated: 2011-07-09 18:08:02
Description: This podcast features Corina from Romania. In this interview we looked at the skill of giving aspontaneous talk. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking newsle...more...

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Structuring a short talk
Updated: 2011-06-18 18:00:04
Description: This podcast features Ioana from Romania and looks at how to structure a short talk when reviewing a film. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking newsletter a...more...

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Working together to reach agreement
Updated: 2011-05-07 15:26:41
Description: 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. Free Transcripts...more...

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Using Anecdotes to Make a Point
Updated: 2011-04-10 19:11:11
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts...more...

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Acknowledging Your Partner’s Contributions
Updated: 2011-04-02 20:48:57
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current...more...

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Structuring a Short Talk
Updated: 2010-12-04 16:07:12
Description: Structuring a Short Talk This podcast features Isabelle from Switzerland and looks at how to structure a short talk. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking ne...more...

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Flo-Joe's New CAE Writing Critique and Correction Service
Updated: 2010-09-30 10:35:36
Description: Hi and welcome to the latest podcast from Splendid Speaking. In this recording we're going to break with tradition and feature an interview with someone who's been using Flo-Joe's new writing critique and correction service for CAE, that's the Certif...more...

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Captivate Your Audience With Memorable Introductions
Updated: 2010-09-04 19:01:00
Description: This recording features Werner from Germany. In this interview we looked at the skill of captivating your audience with a memorable introduction. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up...more...

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Using an Anecdote to Make a Point
Updated: 2010-07-31 18:38:57
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign ...more...

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Making Your Talks Topical
Updated: 2010-06-26 19:11:47
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podc...more...

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Structuring a short talk
Updated: 2010-06-19 20:05:11
Description: This podcast features Ioana from Romania and looks at how to structure a short talk when reviewing a film. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to the Splendid Speaking newsletter a...more...

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Describing Photographs
Updated: 2010-05-22 19:02:40
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are F...more...

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Working together to reach agreement
Updated: 2010-05-08 18:14:47
Description: 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. Free Transcripts...more...

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Using an Anecdote to Make Your Talk Memorable
Updated: 2010-05-01 18:36:18
Description: 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 ...more...

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Asking and Responding to Questions
Updated: 2010-04-24 19:23:05
Description: 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 ...more...

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Using Anecdotes to Make a Point
Updated: 2010-04-10 18:25:35
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts...more...

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Essential Signposting
Updated: 2010-03-27 17:04:33
Description: 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...more...

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Taking Part in Discussions
Updated: 2010-03-20 18:25:53
Description: 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 Ita...more...

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STAR Stories
Updated: 2010-03-13 19:07:52
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the...more...

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Working Together to Reach Agreement
Updated: 2010-02-27 19:56:58
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current po...more...

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Structuring a Short Talk
Updated: 2010-02-20 19:40:43
Description: Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Alejandro from Argentina and looks at how to structure a short, two-minute presentation. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE!...more...

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Responding to Questions
Updated: 2010-02-13 20:33:21
Description: This recording features Ekaterina from Bulgaria and Teodoro from Chile. In this interview we looked at the skill of responding to questions. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are FREE! Sign up to t...more...

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Spontaneous Talks
Updated: 2010-02-06 20:27:22
Description: 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...more...

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Describing Photographs
Updated: 2010-01-23 19:20:28
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for th...more...

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Responding to Questions
Updated: 2010-01-16 18:56:27
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcast...more...

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Spontaneous Talks
Updated: 2010-01-09 20:30:27
Description: 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...more...

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Signposting Your Talk
Updated: 2010-01-02 19:46:11
Description: 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 ta...more...

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Speculating and Hypothesising
Updated: 2009-12-12 18:55:21
Description: Welcome 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 u...more...

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Structuring a Short Talk
Updated: 2009-12-05 20:36:02
Description: This podcast features Isabelle from Switzerland and looks at how to structure 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 trans...more...

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Expressing and Justifying Opinions
Updated: 2009-11-28 19:15:49
Description: This 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 Sp...more...

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Active Listening
Updated: 2009-11-14 20:06:22
Description: 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 ...more...

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Spontaneous Talks
Updated: 2009-10-17 18:50:27
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts are F...more...

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Using Anecdotes to Make a Point
Updated: 2009-10-10 19:40:20
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts...more...

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Acknowledging Your Partner's Contributions
Updated: 2009-10-03 15:09:19
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current...more...

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Taking Part in Discussions
Updated: 2009-09-19 18:31:08
Description: 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 Ita...more...

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STAR Stories
Updated: 2009-09-12 18:00:41
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the...more...

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Spontaneous Talks
Updated: 2009-08-08 17:56:57
Description: 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...more...

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Describing Photographs
Updated: 2009-07-25 18:51:12
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for th...more...

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Responding to Questions
Updated: 2009-07-18 18:44:03
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcast...more...

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Speculating and Hypothesising
Updated: 2009-06-13 18:59:29
Description: Welcome 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 u...more...

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Expressing & Justifying Opinions
Updated: 2009-05-30 18:42:48
Description: This 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 Sp...more...

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Active Listening
Updated: 2009-05-16 18:44:08
Description: 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 ...more...

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Using Anecdotes to Make a Point
Updated: 2009-04-11 19:04:34
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts...more...

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Acknowledging Your Partner's Contributions
Updated: 2009-04-04 20:13:02
Description: 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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current...more...

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Essential Signposting
Updated: 2009-03-28 19:29:26
Description: 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...more...

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Taking Part in Discussions
Updated: 2009-03-21 20:15:58
Description: 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 Ita...more...

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STAR Stories
Updated: 2009-03-14 20:20:09
Description: 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 a...more...

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Expressing & Justifying Opinions
Updated: 2008-11-29 15:52:42
Description: 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 compre...more...

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Spontaneous Talks
Updated: 2008-10-18 18:51:13
Description: 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 ...more...

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Using Anecdotes to Make a Point
Updated: 2008-10-11 20:04:20
Description: 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...more...

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Essential Signposting
Updated: 2008-09-27 22:20:53
Description: 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...more...

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Delivering STAR Stories
Updated: 2008-09-14 11:12:20
Description: 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 subs...more...

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Re-Posted: Spontaneous Talks
Updated: 2008-07-12 22:30:32
Description: 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 an...more...

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Re-Posted: Working Together to Reach Agreement
Updated: 2008-06-28 18:22:58
Description: 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 Switzerl...more...

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Re-Posted: Spontaneous Talks
Updated: 2008-04-05 18:09:17
Description: 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 compr...more...

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Re-Posted: Using Anecdotes to Make a Point
Updated: 2008-03-29 23:21:55
Description: 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...more...

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Re-Posted: Essential Signposting
Updated: 2008-03-14 20:03:06
Description: 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...more...

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Re-Posted: Delivering STAR Stories
Updated: 2008-03-01 14:16:39
Description: 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...more...

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Re-Posted: Spontaneous Talks
Updated: 2007-11-24 08:15:13
Description: 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: ...more...

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Re-Posted: Spontaneous Talks
Updated: 2007-10-05 11:18:25
Description: 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 mai...more...

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Re-Posted: Essential Signposting
Updated: 2007-09-14 13:02:56
Description: 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 rec...more...

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Re-Posted: Spontaneous Talks
Updated: 2007-06-15 10:13:45
Description: 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?...more...

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Structuring Your Talk
Updated: 2007-05-24 22:47:00
Description: 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 ...more...

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Working Together to Reach Agreement
Updated: 2007-05-17 18:42:04
Description: 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 Switzerl...more...

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Effective Questions and Active Listening
Updated: 2006-10-26 12:07:12
Description: 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 t...more...

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Responding to Questions (1)
Updated: 2006-10-12 16:06:52
Description: 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 us...more...

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