Archive for the 'Answering Questions' Category

Extra 1: Working Together to Reach Agreement

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

This podcast features Isabelle from Switzerland and Andreea from Romania and looks at working towards an agreed outcome in a role play.

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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 18: Working Together to Reach Agreement

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

This week we’re listening to Joao from Brazil and Werner for Germany, who is currently living in Poland. The task this week is a role play with a focus on working collaboratively to reach a decision.

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