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Re-Posted: Using Anecdotes to Make a Point

EPISODE · Mar 29, 2008 · 9 MIN

Re-Posted: Using Anecdotes to Make a Point

from Splendid Speaking · host Splendid Speaking

Welcome to the Splendid Speaking podcast. My name’s Pete Travis and this week we’re listening to Arturo from Italy. This recording looks at the skill of using an anecdote to make a point. A reminder that the transcript for all podcasts along with comprehension questions are sent to subscribers of our mailing list. Visit the Splendid Speaking Website for our new weekly task sheets to help you prepare for a similar talk and also to try our free daily quiz to help you develop your colloquial vocabulary. Subcribers to the Splendid Speaking newsletter also get access to transcripts to this and all other podcasts.

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