English as a Second Language (ESL) Podcasts
These are the 30 newest podcasts for ESL learners.

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MP Chris Carter
2010-07-29
The Labour MP Chris Carter is in trouble today. He wrote a letter which he handed to some reporters. The letter said that he believed Phil Goff, who is the Leader of the Opposition, does ...

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Level 2.66 Paris in summer
2010-07-29
Sarah thinks the French capital is the most romantic place to be in the sun

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Education Report (2010-07-29)
2010-07-29
4 Minute Feature from VOA Special English

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http://www.voanews.com/mp3/voa/english/spec/podcasts/SPECIAL_ENGLISH_FEATURE0041ab0729.mp3

The Making of a Nation (2010-07-28)
2010-07-29
15 Minute Feature from VOA Special English

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http://www.voanews.com/mp3/voa/english/spec/podcasts/SPECIAL_ENGLISH_FEATURE2245ab0728.mp3

Health Report (2010-07-28)
2010-07-28
4 Minute Feature from VOA Special English

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http://www.voanews.com/mp3/voa/english/spec/podcasts/SPECIAL_ENGLISH_FEATURE0041ab0728.mp3

Making Your Talks Topical
2010-06-26
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. Free Transcripts! At ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-06-26T12_13_38-07_00.mp3

Structuring a short talk
2010-06-19
This podcast features Ioana from Romania and looks at how to structure a short talk when reviewing a film. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the transcripts for the current podcasts ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-06-19T13_09_17-07_00.mp3

Describing Photographs
2010-05-22
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. Free Transcripts! At Splendid ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-05-22T12_05_06-07_00.mp3

Working together to reach agreement
2010-05-08
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 ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-05-08T11_17_42-07_00.mp3

Using an Anecdote to Make Your Talk Memorable
2010-05-02
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 ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-05-01T11_38_14-07_00.mp3

Asking and Responding to Questions
2010-04-24
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 ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-04-24T12_25_08-07_00.mp3

Using Anecdotes to Make a Point
2010-04-10
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. Free Transcripts! At ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-04-10T11_27_52-07_00.mp3

Essential Signposting
2010-03-27
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 ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-03-27T10_07_41-07_00.mp3

Taking Part in Discussions
2010-03-20
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 ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-03-20T11_28_06-07_00.mp3

STAR Stories
2010-03-13
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. Free ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-03-13T11_10_45-08_00.mp3

Captivate Your Audience With Memorable Introductions
2010-03-06
This recording features Werner from Germany. In this interview we looked at the skill of captivating your audience with a memorable introduction. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-03-06T12_01_29-08_00.mp3

Working Together to Reach Agreement
2010-02-27
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. Free ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-02-27T11_59_15-08_00.mp3

Spontaneous Talks
2010-02-27
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 ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-02-06T12_32_29-08_00.mp3

Structuring a Short Talk
2010-02-20
Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. This podcast features Alejandro from Argentina and looks at how to structure a short, two-minute presentation. Free Transcripts! At Splendid ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-02-20T11_43_48-08_00.mp3

Responding to Questions
2010-02-15
This recording features Ekaterina from Bulgaria and Teodoro from Chile. In this interview we looked at the skill of responding to questions. Free Transcripts! At Splendid Speaking the ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-02-13T12_36_27-08_00.mp3

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