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The document provides techniques for making small talk, including echo questions, echo words, showing attention and agreement, and asking follow-up questions. Some key techniques are repeating part of what the other person said with a rising inflection to show interest, using agreeing expressions like "really" and "wow", and asking follow-up wh- questions to learn more. Practicing these skills can help encourage others to speak and engage in a conversation.
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The document discusses small talk and appropriate topics for making small talk. It notes that small talk commonly occurs in waiting situations like at the bus stop, doctor's office, or in lines. Acceptable small talk topics include weather, current non-controversial events, sports, entertainment, and compliments. Controversial topics like politics and religion are not recommended, nor are personal details like salaries or negative comments. The primary purposes of small talk are to break uncomfortable silences, fill waiting time, and be polite.
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Small talk techniques
The document provides techniques for making small talk, including echo questions, echo words, showing attention and agreement, and asking follow-up questions. Some key techniques are repeating part of what the other person said with a rising inflection to show interest, using agreeing expressions like "really" and "wow", and asking follow-up wh- questions to learn more. Practicing these skills can help encourage others to speak and engage in a conversation.
Small Talk Presentation ELTAU 2012
A presentation given as part of an ELTAU workshop on integrating small talk and active listening into English training and teaching.
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The document discusses teaching small talk to English language learners. It defines small talk as casual conversations used to establish relationships and includes topics like weather, sports, and work. The document outlines a lesson plan on teaching small talk that follows an "hourglass model" and incorporates authentic language samples, guided practice, and application of lessons to real world situations. The goal is to help English learners understand small talk's importance in American culture and prevent misunderstandings.
Small talk. ppt
The document discusses small talk and appropriate topics for making small talk. It notes that small talk commonly occurs in waiting situations like at the bus stop, doctor's office, or in lines. Acceptable small talk topics include weather, current non-controversial events, sports, entertainment, and compliments. Controversial topics like politics and religion are not recommended, nor are personal details like salaries or negative comments. The primary purposes of small talk are to break uncomfortable silences, fill waiting time, and be polite.
Training: Making Small Talk
In most English-speaking countries, it is normal and necessary to make “small talk” in certain situations. Small talk is a casual form of conversation that “breaks the ice” or fills an awkward silence between people. The ability to make ‘small talk’ is highly valued. In fact, many English students agree that making effective small talk is much more important than knowing correct grammar structures – and rightly so! Small talk gets friendship started and ‘breaks the ice’ before important business meetings and other events.
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Week 9 class 2 - talking about shopping
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Hye Jin asks a stranger for directions to the nearby Starbucks. The stranger instructs her to go down the road, turn left past the high school, then right at the corner. Continuing straight, Hye Jin will see the park on her left and Starbucks across from the aquarium next to the hospital. The stranger wishes Hye Jin good luck in finding her way.
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I spent my morning working on a project from 9am to 12pm. In the afternoon, I had a meeting from 1pm to 2pm, then worked on emails from 2:30pm to 3pm. The rest of my day was open without additional scheduled activities.
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The midterm exam schedule is from April 22nd to April 26th. Students should check their exam day and group to find their scheduled exam time, and arrive 5 minutes early. During exam week, students only need to attend class during their assigned exam time.
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