Splendid Speaking

Welcome to the IELTS Language Lab, brought to you by Peter Travis from ieltsspeaking.co.uk. In this episode we’re going to listen to Andrei who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website. The task was Speaking Practice 18:
http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk/ielts-sample-speaking-test-187/

Describe a time when you bought something for someone. You should say

when this was
what is was you bought
who you bought it for
and say how you felt about buying it for them.

Welcome to the IELTS Language Lab, brought to you by Peter Travis from ieltsspeaking.co.uk. In this episode we’re going to listen to Mohamed who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website. The task was Speaking Practice 17:
http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk/ielts-sample-speaking-test-17/

Describe a time when you experienced extreme weather conditions. You should say
when this was
where you were
what the weather was like
and say how you felt about the experience.

Welcome to the IELTS Language Lab, brought to you by Peter Travis from ieltsspeaking.co.uk. In this episode we’re going to listen to Graciela who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website. The task was Speaking Practice 12:
http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk/ielts-speaking-sample-test-13/

Describe a business you know that you admire. You should say
what this business is
what the business sells
how long you have known about the business
and say why you like it so much.

Welcome to the IELTS Language Lab, brought to you by Peter Travis from ieltsspeaking.co.uk. In this episode we’re going to listen to Peter who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website.
The task was Speaking Practice 12:
http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk/ielts-speaking-practice-test-12/

Describe a teacher you once had who you enjoyed being taught by. You should say

who this person was
when they were your teacher
which subject they taught you

and describe what it was about their character that you liked.

Welcome to the IELTS Language Lab, brought to you by Peter Travis from ieltsspeaking.co.uk. In this episode we’re going to listen to Amy who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website.
The task was Speaking Practice 11:
http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk/ielts-speaking-practice-test-12/
Describe a house or an apartment you would like to live in. You should say:
- what kind of accommodation it would be
- where it would be
- who would live there with you
and say why you would enjoy living in this place.

Welcome to the IELTS Language Lab, brought to you by Peter Travis from ieltsspeaking.co.uk. In this episode we’re going to listen to Baya who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website. The task was Speaking Practice 9:
http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk/ielts-speaking-practice-test-9/

Describe a house or an apartment you would like to live in. You should say:
- what kind of accommodation it would be
- where it would be
- who would live there with you
and say why you would enjoy living in this place.

Welcome to the IELTS Language Lab, brought to you by Peter Travis from ieltsspeaking.co.uk. In this episode we’re going to listen to Le who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website. The task was Speaking Practice 9:
http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk/ielts-speaking-practice-test-9/

Task

Describe a book you have read or a film you have seen. You should say:

what this book or film was
when you read it or saw it
why you decided to see the film or read the book

and say if you enjoyed it and why.

This is the eighth in our series of podcasts aimed at students preparing for the IELTS Speaking exam. The IELTS Language Lab uses the IELTS assessment criteria to examine recordings of students trying IELTS-style Speaking tests. In this episode we’re to going to listen to Amy who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website. You can find out more about our free materials for IELTS Speaking preparation at our website: http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk

This is the seventh in our series of podcasts aimed at students preparing for the IELTS Speaking exam. The IELTS Language Lab uses the IELTS assessment criteria to examine recordings of students trying IELTS-style Speaking tests. In this episode we’re to going to listen to Andrea who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website. You can find out more about our free materials for IELTS Speaking preparation at our website: http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk

This is the sixth in our series of podcasts aimed at students preparing for the IELTS Speaking exam. The IELTS Language Lab uses the IELTS assessment criteria to examine recordings of students trying IELTS-style Speaking tests. In this episode we’re to going to listen to Monica who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website. You can find out more about our free materials for IELTS Speaking preparation at our website: http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk

This is the fifth in our series of podcasts aimed at students preparing for the IELTS Speaking exam. The IELTS Language Lab uses the IELTS assessment criteria to examine recordings of students trying IELTS-style Speaking tests. In this episode we’re to going to listen to Peter who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website. You can find out more about our free materials for IELTS Speaking preparation at our website: http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk

This is the forth in our new series of podcasts aimed at students preparing for the IELTS Speaking exam.

The IELTS Language Lab uses the IELTS assessment criteria to examine recordings of students trying IELTS-style Speaking tests. In this episode we’re to going to listen to Bashar who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website.

You can find out more about our free materials for IELTS Speaking preparation at our website:
http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk

This is the third in our new series of podcasts aimed at students preparing for the IELTS Speaking exam.

The IELTS Language Lab uses the IELTS assessment criteria to examine recordings of students trying IELTS-style Speaking tests. In this episode we’re to going to listen to Sadia who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website.

You can find out more about our free materials for IELTS Speaking preparation at our website:
http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk

This is the second in our new series of podcasts aimed at students preparing for the IELTS Speaking exam.

The IELTS Language Lab uses the IELTS assessment criteria to examine recordings of students trying IELTS-style Speaking tests. In this episode we’re to going to listen to Clara who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website.

You can find out more about our free materials for IELTS Speaking preparation at our website:
http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk

This is the first in our new series of podcasts aimed at students preparing for the IELTS Speaking exam.

The IELTS Language Lab uses the IELTS assessment criteria to examine recordings of students trying IELTS-style Speaking tests. In this episode we’re to going to listen to Sara who tried one of the free Part 2 practice tests we’ve published on the ieltsspeaking website.

You can find out more about our free materials for IELTS Speaking preparation at our website:
http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk

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.

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Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Alejandro from Argentina and looks at how to structure a short, two-minute presentation.

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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.

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This podcast features Corina from Romania. In this interview we looked at the skill of giving aspontaneous talk.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.
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Structuring a Short Talk

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

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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 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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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 to Victoria's talk and note how she uses an anecdote to give the presentation personal significance.

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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 through Skype. Free Transcripts!

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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.

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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 in her country she would recommend to tourists.

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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 Italy had to compare the way Christmas is celebrated in their two countries.

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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.

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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.

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Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Alejandro from Argentina and looks at how to structure a short, two-minute presentation.

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This recording features Ekaterina from Bulgaria and Teodoro from Chile. In this interview we looked at the skill of responding to questions.

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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.

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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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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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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?'.

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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.

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

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This recording, which features Vucosava, looks at the skills of expressing and justifying opinions when making a presentation.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.
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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 Italy had to compare the way Christmas is celebrated in their two countries.

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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.

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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?'.

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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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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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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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This recording, which features Vucosava, looks at the skills of expressing and justifying opinions when making a presentation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 in her country she would recommend to tourists.

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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 Italy had to compare the way Christmas is celebrated in their two countries.

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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 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.

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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 comprehension questions are sent to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.

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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 to subscribers of our mailing list. You can sign up to the newsletter from Splendid Speaking.

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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.

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BEC Higher
BULATS (Business Language Testing)
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
IELTS

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 in her country she would recommend to tourists. 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.

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 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.

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 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. Subcribers to the Splendid Speaking newsletter also get access to transcripts to this and all other podcasts.

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 try our free daily quiz to help you develop your colloquial vocabulary. Subcribers to the Splendid Speaking newsletter also get access to transcripts to this and all other podcasts.

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 in her country she would recommend to tourists.
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.

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:

'Why is music important around the world?'

which was taken from the CPE Handbook available from the Cambridge ESOL website.

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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 recommend to tourists. This podcast will be of interest to anyone who needs to practise the skill of giving a short talk, and in particular how to signpost a presentation of this kind.

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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.

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 time together through Skype. We have Solange from Brazil and Vukosava who is currently living in Portugal. This was a 'getting to know you' opportunity and the focus was on asking questions and showing interest in what the speaker has said. As you listen decide how well Solange and Vukosava managed to hold a natural and interesting conversation. In particular, decide how well they ask questions and also if they show interest in what the other has said. Finally, make a note of their use of English, which we'll look at in the feedback section. Let's listen to Solange and Vukosava.

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 use in a situation where you are trying to showcase yourself or your English skills is the ability to give full answers to questions, particularly when closed 'Yes/No' questions are asked such as: 'Do you ...', 'Have you ...', 'Is it ...' , etc. To prepare for this interview Jedrzej used Unit 2 of 'Splendid Speaking', which looks at strategies for answering questions fully, in particular the use of examples to avoid replying simply with 'Yes/No' answers.As you listen decide how well Jedrzej managed to do this. Did he give full answers, even to closed 'Yes/No' questions? Finally, make a note of Jedrzej's use of English, which we'll look at in the feedback section. Let's listen to Jedrzej. Apologies for the distortion at the end of the recording, which was due to interference on Skype.