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Your Life

Explore the art of conversation with insightful vocabulary and inspiring quotes. Learn the importance of pleasant gestures, active listening, and courageous communication in American society.

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Your Life

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  1. Your Life

  2. “In America, nobody says you have to keep circumstances somebody else gives you.” – Amy Tan

  3. That’s interesting. • You’re right! • I like that! • What happened next? • Can you explain more? • Please continue. • Cool. Remember eye contact! Nod your head. Smile  • Taking turns in conversation: • Take turns talking about: • Why do you want to learn English? • Where do you speak English every day? • Where would you like to speak English more? Why?

  4. Vocabulary quotation proverb conversation pleasant gesture nod communicate courage discourage encourage argue disagree

  5. “ I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand” -Chinese proverb “Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones.” --Bible “If it is language that makes us human, one half of language is to listen.” Jacob Trapp (American) “It is not best that we should all think alike; it is a difference of opinion which makes horse races.” --Mark Twain (American) “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage” --Nin (French-American) “Talk low, talk slow and don’t say too much.” John Wayne (American Actor) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQM1oLnMLNU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkqybsyxVjk

  6. What are important rules to follow which will help you have pleasant conversations in this class?

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