Talk About Summer – with Brian Mattison

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Talk About Summer – with Brian Mattison

Talk About Summer – with Brian Mattison

Have you ever made friends or fallen in love on holiday? What happened?

Hi there! The weather is gradually improving, so pop on your shades and let’s talk about summer! Join me for this FREE online speaking and listening class, where we discuss, among other things, your favourite summer song and the best place to go on holiday. Why not challenge yourself to speak for a minimum of 30 seconds or 1 minute for each answer using the timer below:

 

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Full Transcript #6 – Talk About Summer:

Oh, hello there! Yes. Well, you’ve just caught me, er, relaxing by the pool, erm, sipping, er, a smoothie, let’s say. And, er… Of course, I’m not. I’m not, I’m at work. But it’s Brian Mattison here, and this time we’re going to talk about summer. So, click on one of the questions below, and, er, listen to the question, and answer the question in your own good time. Ready? Let’s start.

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  1. Do you look forward to summer? Why? / Why not? What do you like and dislike about it?
  2. What is summer like in your country?
  3. What are the best summer events in your town or city?
  4. What kind of summer holiday do you prefer? For example: seaside, lake, mountain, sightseeing, and so on?
  5. Sounds idyllic! Um, where are you going on holiday this summer?
  6. Are you an “outdoorsy” kind of person? Do you like to camp? Could you survive ‘in the wild’?
  7. What is the best summer holiday you’ve ever had? Describe it to me.
  8. Have you ever made friends or fallen in love on holiday? What happened? Did you keep in touch?
  9. Do you like hot weather? How does it affect your mood and attitude towards life?
  10. Hmm. I see. What is your favourite summer food? Do you know any good recipes?
  11. If you had the choice to go anywhere in the world, where would you like to spend this summer?
  12. OK. Now, what is your favourite summer song? Can you sing it for me, please?

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Well, that’s all for this very special summer-themed speaking lesson. I’ve been Brian Mattison. I hope you’ve found it rather useful.

No Wally this time, sadly, since he’s on a day trip, er, to the, Jorvik Centre. I’m sure I will hear all about it when he eventually returns.

So, thank you very much for listening. And please be sure to check out, as some people say, my other speaking lessons online. Have a wonderful summer – and see you next time! Bye.

More great FREE resources about summer on PurlandTraining.com:

Summer Flashcards for ESOL Classes

FREE Resource Pack for English – Holidays

Summer Vocabulary Practice for ESOL Classes!

Summer Discussion Questions for ESOL Classes!

Talk About Summer – with Brian Mattison

What is your favourite summer food? Do you know any good recipes?

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