Link to the Show / Show NotesThis 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, similar in many ways to the first stage of the CPE examination.
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.
Notice how well Jedrzej managed to maintain a very natural conversation and how he did indeed give full answers, even to closed 'Yes/No' questions such as'Do you think English is a difficult leanguage to learn?'or'Do you think studying in class is the best way to study?'
Jedrzej speaks fluently and quite accurately. A few notable errors included:
- my teacher, whohavetaught me .... (has)
- a friendonthe same level .... (at)
- comparingto French or German .... (compared)
- aimfor beinga journalist .... (to be)
Apologies for the distortion at the end of the recording, which was due to interference on Skype.
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