Today I spoke to Dr Chris Korten about speaking partners and here’s what we covered:
- Why is regular conversations a good thing?
- What’s important for students to know before they try to find a speaking partner?
- Is it important to figure out what level you are at before looking for a speaking partner?
- Do you need to find a native English speaking conversation partner?
- What happens after you find a speaking partner?
- Understanding cultural differences
- What are some of the things you recommend to give the meetings more structure?
- How to become successful when it comes to finding the right speaking partner
New Words
wending – go in a specified direction, typically slowly or by an indirect route.
willy nilly – in a haphazard or spontaneous manner.
tease out – to obtain by or as if by disentangling or freeing with a pointed instrument
novel – interestingly new or unusual
fortunate – favoured by or involving good luck; lucky.
ignominious – deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
head around- to succeed in understanding or accepting something such as a new idea
Source of definitions by Oxford Languages.
How to check your level?
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/test-your-english/general-english
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/online-english-level-test
Find out more about Dr Chris Korten