Communication Styles
Keep the Conversation Moving
Breaking News English
100

High context communication relies on n___-v________ communication

non-verbal

100

What are two topics that may not be appropriate for starting a conversation?

Age / Marital status / religion / salary / weight

100

What new gaming hardware has Nintendo just launched in June?

Switch 2 console

200

Name three countries that tend to have Low-context communication

US, Australia, Canada, Germany, UK

200

Instead of yes/no questions, ____ - questions can lead to more conversation

WH - questions

200

How many times has the Sherpa climbed Mount Everest?

31 times

300

In English communication, one needs to be an a_______ listener

active

300

What sport is conversation compared to?

Tennis or table tennis

300

What is Kami Rita's nickname?

Everest Man

400

In addition to stating your opinion, you can give ___________ for your opinions

reasons

400

What can you say to show interest in what the other person is saying?

Really? / Did you? / That's too bad! / Great! 

400

What is another way to say 'stand in line'?

queue

500

What can you say to politely disagree with someone?

I'm not quite sure about that.

I see your point, but...

500

"Have you ever..." questions can stimulate conversation. What grammar tense is it?

Present Perfect

500

Who were the first two climbers in history that reached the top of Mount Everest?

Edmund Hilary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay

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