Share Lesson 1 – 💬 Small Talk & Natural Conversation
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[WARM-UP] What is small talk; Follow-up ask your partner the same question and respond
Casual light conversation to connect
A deep conversation about feelings
An online forum discussion
An argument about ideas
[WARM-UP] Why do people use small talk; Follow-up give one example from your life
To start a debate
To make others feel comfortable and build rapport
To hide from people
To practice vocabulary
[WARM-UP] Which question is best for starting a conversation; Follow-up ask your team mate and listen
What did you eat last month
Do you agree with me
Why are you late
How is your day going
[WARM-UP] Which topic is safe for small talk; Follow-up say one safe topic you use
Medical history
Weather or weekend plans
Religion or politics
Personal finances
[WARM-UP] What do you say after someone says Nice to meet you; Follow-up practice saying it naturally
Where are you from
How old are you
What do you do for money
Nice to meet you too
[WARM-UP] What is a good way to show interest; Follow-up ask a follow up question
Change the subject
Ask a follow up question
Stare at the floor
Check your phone
[WARM-UP] What body language helps in small talk; Follow-up demonstrate with a partner
Looking at your watch
Talking very loudly
Crossed arms
Smiling and eye contact
[WARM-UP] What can you do if you forget what to say; Follow-up try this out with a partner
Walk away quickly
Smile and ask a simple question
Say nothing and look bored
Check your phone for answers
[WARM-UP] Which response sounds natural; Follow-up say a natural response you use
I am amazing and perfect
Not bad thanks How about you
That is none of my business
Leave me alone
[WARM-UP] What is a polite way to end small talk; Follow-up role play ending politely
You are boring
Stop talking now
It was nice talking with you I must go
Shut up and leave
[FLUENCY] How can you keep a conversation going; Follow-up ask your partner an open question
Ask open questions and add details
Interrupt often
Change topic suddenly
Repeat the same phrase
[FLUENCY] Why is tone important; Follow-up practice saying one line two ways
It makes you rude always
It shows friendliness and interest
It is only for actors
It never matters
[FLUENCY] What is a good follow up to It has been a long day; Follow-up role play each reply
Yeah I know what you mean Been busy
What happened to you again
You should sleep more
That is your problem
[FLUENCY] What difference is between small talk and deep talk; Follow-up give an example of deep talk
They are exactly the same
Deep talk is only for family
Small talk is light and social deep talk shares feelings and opinions
Small talk requires secret topics
[FLUENCY] How do you politely change a topic; Follow-up try a polite transition now
Forget that that was stupid
Stop you are wrong
We must talk about me
That is interesting By the way...
[FLUENCY] What should you do if someone asks something too personal; Follow-up practice a polite refusal
Answer briefly or change topic
Ignore them angrily
Ask them to leave
Get defensive and shout
