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Small Talk!

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.

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Small Talk!

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  1. Small Talk!

  2. 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)?

  3. 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.

  4. New Vocabulary • you must be (name) • You must be Amanda. - You must be our new teacher. • at long last • It’s great to meet you at long last. - At long last, they got married. • associate • Do you get along well with your associates? • Did you have a nice holiday? • Tahoe • A 35 km wide lake in northern California, USA.

  5. New Vocabulary • How about you? Pronounced: “How ‘bout you?” • How did you like it? Pronounced: “How’dja like it?” • better than I expected • I did better than I expected on the English exam. • 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. • Let me introduce you. • Used to tell someone that you will introduce them to another person. • She’s here; let me introduce you.

  6. 3 Minute Conversations Pretend you are making small talk with coworkers: • How are you plans this weekend? • How long have you worked here? • Where are you going for vacation? • Did I see you driving a new car? • Make up your own question!

  7. 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

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