Starting a Conversation
What information is important to learn when we first meet someone?
Their name.
What does it mean when 'it's raining cats and dogs'?
It's raining heavily.
What is the Kiwi word for swimming costume?
Togs
True or false. To end a conversation you can say 'I'm heading off".
True.
What time does ... English class begin?
a. yours
b. you
c. your
Give an example of an introduction
Hello, my name is _____.
What is your name?
What skills are associated with active listening?
Nodding head, asking on-topic questions, eye contact.
What is the Kiwi word for 'full to the top'?
Chocka.
True or false: When you are trying to end a conversation you should walk away without saying goodbye.
False
Her friend says it's ..., but I think it belongs to them.
False
Give an example of a greeting
Various
"Hello" "Hi" "G'day" "Good morning"
What does the idiom 'under the weather' mean?
Feeling unwell.
What is the Kiwi word for 'feeling unwell'?
Crook.
Give an example of what you might say when ending a conversation.
Various " It was nice to meet you. See you next week"
"I've got to get to work. Bye!"
What information is important to learn when we first meet someone?
Their name
What question could you use to start a conversation?
"How are you?" "How's it going?" "What are you up to?"
What does the idiom 'snowed under' mean?
Very busy.
What is the Kiwi slang for a bag of fruit, nuts and chocolate you take hiking?
Scroggin.
How can you end a conversation when you need to leave and the other person is still talking?
Various: "I'm sorry to interrupt, but I have to catch my bus. Can we finish talking about this later?"
What could you do to let someone know you are interested in being their friend?