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Lesson 1 – 💬 Small Talk & Natural Conversat ...

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  • [FLUENCY] What difference is between small talk and deep talk; Follow-up give an example of deep talk
    Deep talk is only for family
    Small talk requires secret topics
    Small talk is light and social deep talk shares feelings and opinions
    They are exactly the same
  • [WARM-UP] Which response sounds natural; Follow-up say a natural response you use
    I am amazing and perfect
    That is none of my business
    Leave me alone
    Not bad thanks How about you
  • [WARM-UP] What is small talk; Follow-up ask your partner the same question and respond
    Casual light conversation to connect
    An online forum discussion
    An argument about ideas
    A deep conversation about feelings
  • [FLUENCY] Why is tone important; Follow-up practice saying one line two ways
    It makes you rude always
    It is only for actors
    It never matters
    It shows friendliness and interest
  • [FLUENCY] Which workplace small talk topic is common; Follow-up start a short workplace chat
    Company secrets
    Salary details and gossip
    Plans and general mood
    Personal medical details
  • [FLUENCY] What can you say instead of How are you to sound natural; Follow-up use it with a partner
    Are you alive
    What is wrong with you
    How has your week been so far
    Why are you late again
  • [WARM-UP] What can you do if you forget what to say; Follow-up try this out with a partner
    Check your phone for answers
    Walk away quickly
    Say nothing and look bored
    Smile and ask a simple question
  • [FLUENCY] How can you keep a conversation going; Follow-up ask your partner an open question
    Repeat the same phrase
    Interrupt often
    Change topic suddenly
    Ask open questions and add details
  • [CHALLENGE] How can small talk improve relationships; Follow-up give an example from your life
    It hides the truth always
    It wastes time for friends
    It replaces important talk
    It creates comfort and trust before serious topics
  • [WARM-UP] Which topic is safe for small talk; Follow-up say one safe topic you use
    Personal finances
    Medical history
    Religion or politics
    Weather or weekend plans
  • [CHALLENGE] How can you use small talk in a job interview; Follow-up practice a short friendly opening
    Ask about salary straight away
    Talk only about personal life
    Use jokes to insult the interviewer
    Use small talk to show interpersonal skills and calm nerves
  • [CHALLENGE] What is the best way to practice small talk outside class; Follow-up plan one activity to try this week
    Wait for someone to approach you
    Talk to new people in safe situations like clubs classes or events
    Only text people online
    Never try until you feel perfect
  • [CHALLENGE] Why is small talk harder in another language; Follow-up list one language challenge
    Because grammar does not exist there
    Because people are rude everywhere
    Because it needs quick thinking cultural understanding and natural phrases
    Because you cannot make friends abroad
  • [CHALLENGE] Can small talk become meaningful; Follow-up discuss with your team briefly
    Only if you spend many hours
    Only with family members
    No it is always fake
    Yes it can build trust and lead to deeper talk
  • [CHALLENGE] What would you do if a conversation partner seems sad; Follow-up practice showing empathy
    Make fun of their feelings
    Leave immediately
    Ignore them and change topic
    Ask if they want to talk and listen
  • [CHALLENGE] How can you move from small talk to a deeper topic; Follow-up role play making this shift
    Find a shared interest and ask deeper questions
    Change the subject to an argument
    Ask personal invasive questions
    Keep repeating the same question
  • [WARM-UP] What is a good way to show interest; Follow-up ask a follow up question
    Stare at the floor
    Change the subject
    Ask a follow up question
    Check your phone
  • [CHALLENGE] What does good small talk show about you; Follow-up ask a partner what impression they give
    That you always need help
    That you are friendly confident and easy to talk to
    That you want to argue
    That you are shy and weak
  • [WARM-UP] What body language helps in small talk; Follow-up demonstrate with a partner
    Smiling and eye contact
    Looking at your watch
    Crossed arms
    Talking very loudly
  • [CHALLENGE] Why do some people dislike small talk; Follow-up share one reason from your culture
    Because it is always insulting
    Because it is illegal
    Because it requires too much effort
    Because it can feel superficial and repetitive
  • [FLUENCY] Why is listening key to good conversation; Follow-up give one tip to improve listening
    It wastes time
    It makes you talk less
    It shows weakness
    It helps you respond naturally and makes others feel heard
  • [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 practice vocabulary
    To hide from people
  • [FLUENCY] How do you politely change a topic; Follow-up try a polite transition now
    That is interesting By the way...
    Stop you are wrong
    Forget that that was stupid
    We must talk about me
  • [FLUENCY] How can you tell if small talk is turning into a meaningful conversation; Follow-up name a sign of a real connection
    When questions become deeper and people share more
    When people leave quickly
    When it stays on weather only
    When no one responds
  • [CHALLENGE] How can you tell when small talk seems fake; Follow-up suggest a way to make it genuine
    When people are polite but not engaged
    When people use long words
    When people smile a lot
    When people laugh
  • [WARM-UP] Which question is best for starting a conversation; Follow-up ask your team mate and listen
    Do you agree with me
    Why are you late
    What did you eat last month
    How is your day going
  • [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
    You should sleep more
    What happened to you again
    That is your problem
  • [WARM-UP] What do you say after someone says Nice to meet you; Follow-up practice saying it naturally
    How old are you
    Where are you from
    What do you do for money
    Nice to meet you too
  • [WARM-UP] What is a polite way to end small talk; Follow-up role play ending politely
    Stop talking now
    You are boring
    Shut up and leave
    It was nice talking with you I must go
  • [FLUENCY] What should you do if someone asks something too personal; Follow-up practice a polite refusal
    Get defensive and shout
    Answer briefly or change topic
    Ask them to leave
    Ignore them angrily
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