Splendid Speaking Interviews >> Interview 19
19: Active Listening
This week we’re listening to Ana from Austria and Jonas from Switzerland. 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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