Archive for the 'Introductions' Category

Interview 19: Active Listening

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

This week we’re listening to Ana from Austria and Jonas from Switzerland, who is currently living in India. Do you find it easy thinking of things to say or questions to ask when meeting someone for the first time? Well, this was a ‘getting to know you’ opportunity for 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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Interview 16: Asking and Responding to Questions

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

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.

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Interview 6: Responding to Questions (2)

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

This podcast features Ekaterina from Bulgaria and Teodoro from Chile who both met for a ‘getting-to-know-you’ interview in Skype. Both Ekaterina and Teodoro were asked to focus on responding to questions fully with thoughtful answers.

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