Splendid Speaking
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.
Episodes
February 24, 2016 • 9 mins
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
w...
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February 9, 2016 • 5 mins
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 thi...
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January 5, 2016 • 9 mins
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
wha...
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December 15, 2015 • 12 mins
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...
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December 9, 2015 • 8 mins
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 ...
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December 2, 2015 • 9 mins
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...
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November 24, 2015 • 7 mins
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 bo...
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October 22, 2015 • 9 mins
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 IELT...
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October 22, 2015 • 6 mins
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 ...
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October 16, 2015 • 7 mins
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 IE...
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October 15, 2015 • 9 mins
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 IEL...
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October 22, 2013 • 9 mins
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 materi...
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October 14, 2013 • 10 mins
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 materia...
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April 19, 2013 • 10 mins
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 materi...
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March 21, 2013 • 8 mins
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 materia...
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February 28, 2012 • 16 mins
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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August 20, 2011 • 11 mins
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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July 30, 2011 • 10 mins
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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July 9, 2011 • 6 mins
This podcast features Corina from Romania. In this interview we looked at the skill of giving aspontaneous talk.
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June 18, 2011 • 10 mins
This podcast features Ioana from Romania and looks at how to structure a short talk when reviewing a film.
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