Finding something to talk about In most -speaking countries, it is _ and necessary to make " " in certain Small talk is a _ form of conversation that "breaks the " or fills an between people There are _ main, and very common, situations where you will have to make small talk: with _, with co-workers/classmates, and with There are several very common _ used to make small talk and a few topics you should _ talk about English speakers like to make small talk about: * _ *Movies *Current *Work *Hobbies * _ * The *Clothing You should talking about: * * Politics * Death * _ * _ 1) Which are good topics for talking to strangers, co-workers/classmates, and acquaintances? 2) What's a good starting question to ask if you want to talk about ? 3) Choose a topic and talk to your partner about it 4)Read these dialogues with your partner and answer the questions Where are the people? What is their relationship? Which topics they talk about? A: Hiya! How's it going? B: It's alright, I'm so busy today A: You can say that again, I'm swamped! Did you catch the game last night? B: Yeah, it was amazing! I can't believe those plays! Even my daughter enjoyed it A: How is your daughter doing? What's she studying? B: She's doing very well She's in her third year now, studying law Sorry I have to run, talk later! A: No problem, see you later! A: Excuse me, how long have you been waiting? B: Umm about 10 minutes I hope it comes soon A: Me too! It's so hot today B: I know! It was cooler this time last year Wow, that's a fantastic bag Where did you buy it? A: This? Oh thank you, I bought it at a little shop downtown called hmmm I think it's called “Dolly's Bags.” B: I really like it! Oh, here it comes now! Finally! A: Hey! It's been a long time! How have you been? B: I've been great! And you? A: Wonderful, I just got back from Argentina B: Where? Sorry it's a little loud, could we step outside? Ok sorry Where were you? A: Argentina, I was there for months B: WOW! That's so cool! What were you doing? A: I was studying dance I love dance movies so I decided to take the plunge and learn how B: Wow That's amazing What's your favorite dance movie? 5) Write a similar dialogue with your partner Choose a situation and a few small talk topics to talk about Try to use casual language! When you're ready, we'll listen to you perform your dialogue and then try to guess where you are and your relationship Finding something to talk about 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 There are main, and very common, situations where you will have to make small talk: with strangers, with co-workers/classmates, and with acquaintances There are several very common topics used to make small talk and a few topics you should never talk about English speakers like to make small talk about: * Family * Movies * Current Events * Work * Hobbies * Sports * The Weather * Clothing You should avoid talking about: * Religion * Politics * Death * Salary * Health 1) Which are good topics for talking to strangers, co-workers/classmates, and acquaintances? 2) What's a good starting question to ask if you want to talk about ? 3) Choose a topic and talk to your partner about it 4)Read these dialogues with your partner and answer the questions Where are the people? What is their relationship? Which topics they talk about? A: Hiya! How's it going? B: It's alright, I'm so busy today A: You can say that again, I'm swamped! Did you catch the game last night? B: Yeah, it was amazing! I can't believe those plays! Even my daughter enjoyed it A: Ah How is your daughter doing? What's she studying? B: She's doing very well She's in her third year now, studying law Sorry I have to run, talk later! A: No problem, see you later! A: Excuse me, how long have you been waiting? B: Umm about 10 minutes I hope it comes soon A: Me too! It's so hot today B: I know! It was cooler this time last year Wow, that's a great bag Where did you buy it? A: This? Oh thank you, I bought it at a little shop downtown called hmmm I think it's called “Dolly's Bags.” B: I really like it! Oh, here it comes now! Finally! A: Hey! It's been a long time! How have you been? B: I've been great! And you? A: Wonderful, I just got back from Argentina B: Where? Sorry it's a little loud, could we step outside? Ok sorry Where were you? A: Argentina, I was there for months B: WOW! That's so cool! What were you doing? A: I was studying dance I love dance movies so I decided to take the plunge and learn how B: Wow That's amazing What's your favorite dance movie? 5) Write a similar dialogue with your partner Choose a situation and a few small talk topics to talk about Try to use casual language! When you're ready, we'll listen to you perform your dialogue and then try to guess where you are and your relationship