Starting Conversations
Name 1 way you can start a conversation
smile, say Hello etc
What does it mean to maintain a conversation?
To keep the conversation going
True or False:
Walking away from someone without saying anything is an appropriate way to end a conversation?
false
What are manners?
They way we behave or present ourselves
Your friend asks if you would like something to drink. You say:
a. Can I get you some water?
b. Just some water, please.
c. Something, just water.
d. I like water, don't you?
b. Just some water, please.
Give an example of a way you could start a conversation with someone you have never met
Hi, my name is ' ', how are you?
Give an example of a way to maintain conversation.
Asking questions, responding to questions, talking about interests.
True or False:
You can end a conversation by saying "this is boring me. I have to go."
False.
Give an example of a conversation manner.
Eye contact, taking turns in conversation, active listening, making on-topic comments, respond to questions
You do not understand what your English teacher has just said. You raise your hand and say:
a. Could you go over that again?
b. Please talk twice.
c. Will you pardon me?
d. I am mistaken.
a. Could you go over that again?
Why is it important to start conversation with others?
- To meet new people
- to get to know others
- to make friends
Fill in the blank:
During conversation, we should take ________, so we are not the only one talking and not interrupting others.
turns
Give an example of an appropriate way to end a conversation.
See you later, talk to you later, bye
What can I do to show my instructor I am listening when he or she is talking?
a) go on my laptop
b) look at my instructor
c) talk to other students
b) look at my instructor
You are talking on the phone, but the line is not very clear. You say,
a. Shout out a lot more.
b. Could you speak up a bit?
c. Won't you say a lot more?
d. Make a loud noise.
b. Could you speak up a bit?
Hi, how are you? Im very excited to join the team.
Imagine one of your friends came over and says, "hey have you ever played Minecraft?". How could you respond to maintain the conversation?
Yeah, I have. What level are you on?
No, I haven't. How do you play the game?
If you are in a conversation with someone and realize you need to use the restroom, how can you appropriately end the conversation?
I just have to run to the restroom, I'll be right back
Would you excuse me for a minute?
If someone says something to you during conversation, but you can't hear what they said, what can you say?
I'm sorry, can you repeat that
I'm sorry, I didn't hear that, can you say it again?
Your American pen pal is coming to visit Bangkok and Phuket. You offer to book a tour for him but he likes doing things on his own. He tells you:
a. That's all right. I can manage.
b. Leave it alone.
c. Don't be in trouble.
d. Never mind. I'd like that.
a. That's all right. I can manage.
Imagine it is your first day back to school and you get partnered with someone in your class that you do not know. How can you start the conversation with them?
Hi, my name is ______. I don't think we've met before. I'm excited to be in class 7B!
Imagine you're at a party, and someone asks you, 'What's the most interesting book you've read recently?' How would you repsond?
I have read a book about humans, I really liked it. How about you?
Imagine you are in a conversation, then realize you are running late and need to go. How can you end the conversation?
I'm so sorry, I lost track of time. I have to get going.
I'm sorry, can we continue this conversation later, I', running late.
In a group conversation, you notice someone hasn't had the chance to speak much. How would you include them in the discussion?
__ what is your opinion on this John?
You are at a shopping center with friends. Everyone wants to go to a different store. You say:
a. Let's have a meeting at 2.30?
c. Can you find me here at 2.30.
b. Return to me at 2.30.
d. Let's meet back here at 2.30.
d. Let's meet back here at 2.30.