Download - Lesson 1 - Small Talk
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Lesson 1 - Small Talk
conversation - small talk, break the ice
people - bank teller, colleagues, mother/father-in-
law (in-laws)
place - queue, cherry blossoms, downtown
phrases - call for, run late, catch up on
VOCABULARY
Grammar Focus
Embedded questions:
Do you know Please tell me
Id like to know Could you tell me..
Would you mind explaining Im not sure...
note: if the question is answerable by yes or no, you start it
with if
Question: What is a small talk?
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Woman: We couldnt ask for a better day, could we? Man: I know. There isn't a cloud in the sky. I love this time of year. Woman: Me too. The cherry blossoms are beautiful, aren't they? Man: They sure are. But I heard they are calling for rain all weekend. Woman: Really? Oh well. I have to work all weekend anyway. Man: Wow. I think you like your work. Woman: Yes, I do. Ah, this bus seems to be running late. How long have you been waiting? Man: I've been here for at least fifteen minutes now. Woman: Where are you heading? Man: Actually, I'm going to the park. Woman: Oh, what a coincidence. So am I! Here comes a bus now. Man: Oh good. Wait, that's not the bus we want. That bus goes downtown. Woman: Well, it looks like we'll be waiting a little longer. I guess, I'll use this time to catch up on my reading. Man: Oh, here's our bus. Woman: Oh great. I thought it would never come. Well, have a nice day. Man: Thanks. You too.
Beautiful Day,
Isnt it? Small Talk
Lesson 1
Reading
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Do you find it easy to start or have a small talk in Korean? How about
in English? Why or why not? Why do you think its difficult to open a
small talk?
QUESTION 1
What topics are best avoided during small talk in Korea? How
about in other English countries? What are the topics do you
usually talk about?
QUESTION 2
Do you know people who are good at making small talk? What
makes them good at it?
QUESTION 3
Which of the following people do you find it easier to chat with: your
mother/father-in-law, a taxi driver, your doctor, a shop assistant, bank
teller, with clients, with your boss, with your workmates/colleagues/
classmates?
QUESTION 4
In which of the following situations would you or wouldnt you chat with
a stranger: doctors waiting room, waiting at the bus stop, standing in
the queue at the supermarket, on a long train journey, on a plane, at a
party or at a business lunch?
QUESTION 5
Lesson 1 - Small Talk
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Try to start and have a small talk with your teacher for the
next class. Think of a situation and the topic/s that you are
comfortable to talk about.
Home Work
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
time will tell (phr.) the results of an
action cant be known
beforehand
This may not be a good
idea, but time will tell
talk to the hand
(Informal)
(v.) to tell some that you
dont wish to listen and
that they may stop.
I dont want to hear your
excuses anymore. Just
talk to the hand!
talk back (v.) to answer in a rude
way.
You shouldnt talk back
to your parents like that.
speak ones
mind
(v.) to say exactly what
one really thinks, talk
freely and fearlessly.
Shes not afraid to speak
her mind, even it upsets
people.
truth be told
(informal)
(tell the truth)
(phr.) real talk or to be
honest
Actually, to tell you the
truth, I dont like how
your boyfriend treats
you.
Lesson 1 - Small Talk