Sinopsis
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.
Episodios
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Working together to reach agreement
07/05/2011 Duración: 14minThis 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! 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.
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Using Anecdotes to Make a Point
10/04/2011 Duración: 09minWelcome 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.
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Acknowledging Your Partner’s Contributions
02/04/2011 Duración: 11minWelcome 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.
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Structuring a Short Talk
04/12/2010 Duración: 10minStructuring 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 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.
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Flo-Joe's New CAE Writing Critique and Correction Service
30/09/2010 Duración: 04minHi 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 Certificate in Advanced English. I'm speaking with Giada from Italy and at the time of the interview Giada was preparing for the CAE exam. I'm very pleased to be able to report that Giada passed and is now the proud owner of the Certificate in Advanced English. Well done Giada! If you're interested in finding out more about Flo-Joe's CAE Writing Critique and Correction service please contact us at info(at)flo-joe(dot)co(dot)uk and we'll send you further information. Alternatively you can visit the information page here.
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Captivate Your Audience With Memorable Introductions
04/09/2010 Duración: 09minThis 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 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.
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Using an Anecdote to Make a Point
31/07/2010 Duración: 10minThis 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 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.
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Making Your Talks Topical
26/06/2010 Duración: 12minWelcome 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 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.
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Structuring a short talk
19/06/2010 Duración: 10minThis 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 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.
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Describing Photographs
22/05/2010 Duración: 07minThis 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 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.
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Working together to reach agreement
08/05/2010 Duración: 14minThis 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! 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.
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Using an Anecdote to Make Your Talk Memorable
01/05/2010 Duración: 08minDo 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 to Victoria's talk and note how she uses an anecdote to give the presentation personal significance. 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.
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Asking and Responding to Questions
24/04/2010 Duración: 15minHow 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 through Skype. Free Transcripts! 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.
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Using Anecdotes to Make a Point
10/04/2010 Duración: 09minWelcome 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.
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Essential Signposting
27/03/2010 Duración: 15minIf 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 in her country she would recommend to tourists. 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.
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Taking Part in Discussions
20/03/2010 Duración: 14minIf 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.
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STAR Stories
13/03/2010 Duración: 12minThis 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.
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Working Together to Reach Agreement
27/02/2010 Duración: 16minWelcome 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 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.
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Structuring a Short Talk
20/02/2010 Duración: 11minWelcome 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! 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.
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Responding to Questions
13/02/2010 Duración: 13minThis 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 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.