Praise for the Splendid Speaking online course

(piloted between June and October 2006)

"[Splendid Speaking has been]…very important for me in order to organize the mental process in the acquisition of a new language. (My native tongue is Spanish.) It's a friendly learning environment, which is very important. Thank you!"
Teodoro, English Language student, Chile

"When the CAE exam came, I was perfectly calm and self-assured, because I had done it before, and the hands-on training had taught me practically the right strategy, which I applied making my speaking paper a great success… If it were not for your help, it would have been at least one grade lower.
Thanks Flo-Joe!"
Andrzej Pyka, English Language student, Poland

"The Splendid Speaking strategies are a remarkable opportunity to get more fluent and confident in English. Thanks to Pete and Fiona for creating so splendid way of learning Speaking skills."
Daniela do Vale, English Language student, Brazil

"I really believe that a good speaker is made and not born, so the tips Splendid Speaking provides are really helpful. Using the 'Spontaeous Talks' techniques it provides really helped me to achieve more fluent communication of the message."
Corina Bold, English Language student, Romania

"Splendid Speaking is giving me the tools and the confidence to improve my speaking skills, providing explanations and tips on the best approaches to answering a question."
Solange, English language student, Brazil

"What to say more than: absolutely helpful!…Excellent preparation for the speaking part of an exam."
Vukosava Narancic, English Language student, Portugal

B. Praise for the Splendid Speaking podcasts

"Cracking use of technology, but seamlessly done. The learner just sees (or hears!) the lesson. This is truly embedded technology, absolutely brilliant."
Rob Englebright, Policy Advisor FE, British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta)

"Congratulations to Pete Travis for producing an excellent podcast which will prove a valuable resource for all students of English as a foreign language. Pete has lots of experience in this field and knows how to make his podcast fun and interesting. Keep up the good work Pete - I'll tell all our ESOL students about Splendid Speaking."
Alan Carr, Elearning Manager, Mid-Cheshire College

"Seems a perfect way for students to practise not only listening but speaking as well! It's a wonderful idea that allows you to learn from other people from all over the world." Vicky, Argentina
" An excellent resource for learners of English and I will definitely come here again for more podcasts. "
Pickfield, Poland

"I congratulate you for these very helpful podcasts that I enjoy listening to. The feedback is very interesting, and trying to guess the errors is a challenging task for me."
Genevieve Rolland, Co-ordinator of Language Teachers, France
"It's great to visit your podcast which provide concise correction and feedback to CAE students worldwide, especially me."
Somrat, English Language student, Thailand

"I think it's worth writing to congratulate you: not only does the idea of podcasting perfectly match to our needs, but it's really well done, agreeable, and useful! What else could we dream of? Hoping you'll keep doing it, thanks a lot."
Fleur

C. Praise for the Splendid Speaking community

"It creates a worldwide web of English learners who share the same interest in improving their speaking skills."
Teodoro Enrique Yagnam, Chile

"I find the Skype project a very good opportunity to improve my speaking and to overcome the anxieties about the exam.The techniques that are practised help a lot.Taking advantage of Skype as a way of preparing for the exams is a brilliant and innovative idea!"
Ekaterina, Bulgaria

"The Skype program is a great tool but I must say too that if it weren´t for the community created by the team, it would not be possible to do half of was done to practise my speaking. Splendid Speaking has created the very opportunities to meet CAE trainees willing to enhance their speaking. I´m definitely keeping good memories about all this."
Filipe Mendes, English Language Student, Brazil