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. Less

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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 subscribe to the transcripts for this and all other podcasts. Less

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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. 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 Less

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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 website. This podcast features Ana from Austria and Jonas from Switzerland, who in this interview is speaking from India. Less

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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. Less

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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 podcast features Isabelle from Switzerland and looks at how to structure a short talk. Less

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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. Less

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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 Ioana from Romania and looks at how to structure a short talk when reviewing a film. Less

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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. Less

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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 Less

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