small talk!
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Small Talk!. What is “ small talk? ”. In small groups, discuss: What is “ small talk? ” When does it happen? With whom does it happen with? Which topics do people talk about? Which topics are taboo? What is easy/difficult about small talk (in any language)?. Listening Activity. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Small Talk!
What is “small talk?”
In small groups, discuss: 1. What is “small talk?” 2. When does it happen?3. With whom does it happen with?4. Which topics do people talk about?5. Which topics are taboo? 6. What is easy/difficult about small talk (in any
language)?
Listening Activity
• 1st time: • Where are they? Do they know each other? What is
their connection?
• 2nd time: • What is the small talk topic? Who begins the small
talk?• Listen for any difficult or unclear phrases and
pronunciation.
• 3rd time: • Circle or underline difficult sounds or pronunciations.
New Vocabulary1. you must be (name)• You must be Amanda. - You must be our new
teacher.
2. at long last • It’s great to meet you at long last. - At long last, they
got married.
3. associate• Do you get along well with your associates?
4. Did you have a nice holiday?
5. Tahoe • A 35 km wide lake in northern California, USA.
New Vocabulary
1. How about you? Pronounced: “How ‘bout you?”
2. How did you like it? Pronounced: “How’dja like it?”
3. better than I expected• I did better than I expected on the English exam.
4. I don’t blame her/him/you/them.• Used to express agreement with someone’s actions/feelings.• I don’t blame her for dumping him; he cheated on her.
5. Let me introduce you.• Used to tell someone that you will introduce them to another
person.• She’s here; let me introduce you.
3 Minute Conversations
Pretend you are making small talk with coworkers:
1.How are you plans this weekend?
2.How long have you worked here?
3.Where are you going for vacation?
4.Did I see you driving a new car?
5.Make up your own question!
Small Talk About the News
Americans love to express their feelings and opinions about news and current events.
•Common phrases:• I was shocked to hear about…• I was upset to hear about...• I was excited to find out that…• I was bummed to hear about…
•3 minute conversations with classmates about news