Musicspeaking topic
Why are Beethoven's late string quartets described as music written for the future?
— Ludwig van Beethoven, the late string quartets
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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