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Formulaic Language in Oral Epics
3 speakers: Arthur (British English), Bethany (American English), Callum (Australian English)
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You will hear three people discuss a topic. After listening, you have 10 seconds to prepare, then 2 minutes to summarise the discussion, including each speaker's main points.
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