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Welcome to My Class
Welcome to My Class !
Module 1
Small Talk
Reading & vocabulary
film stars, music, sport, travel, food, weather…
careers, politics, examinations …
Small talk
friends , strangers…
Serious talk
Meeting, workmates,
in an interview…
Enjoy a video and answer:
Are they good at small talk
Do you have the same experience of fearing to talk with strangers
Don't worry! there is a book can help you get rid of the embarrasing situation.
Part 1 Skimming: Read the passage and decide what kind of book it is from. Choose from the list.
an English teaching book
a business course
a book which tells you what to do at social events
a book to help you prepare for a speaking examination
A.How to do small talk
B.Dos and don’ts while listening
C.Introduction to the body of the
passage by asking questions
D.The social rules
scanning
Part1 (pra.1-2)
Part2 (pra. 3)
Part3 (pra.4-7)
Part4 (pra. 8)
Try to find the main idea of each part:
To get detailed information
Detailed Reading
Read part1 (para1-para2) to find how many situations the author refers to
Cross the road
Go to a party
Make new friends with strangers
At a social event
in another country
Situations
Avoid talking to a friend
Lack the
Confidence to talk
Being nervous
Can not talk confidently
with guests
Read the part 2 to part 4(para2-8) and find the keys to deal with these situations you may face.
Social skills
How to have
a conversation
Learn how to do small talk
Develop your listening skills
Learn the social rules
book
SOLUTIONS
How do you make small talk when you greet to people or make new friends
Do
small talks
Having low-risk conversation openers ready :
A recent news story
Something about your studies (subjects)
Ask people’s opinion
about music, sport…
Avoid talking about
topics you dislike
(personal questions)
Think of
Read part 3(para4-7)
Are you good at listening to other people speaking
Develop your
listening skills
Communication is a two-way process-involving
Speaking & listening.
Do…
Don’t…
Do…
Give encouraging words and gestures
Keep eye contact
Use positive body language
Ask further information to show your interest
Don’t…
Look at your watch
Yawn
Sigh
Look away from the speaker
Change the subjet
Interrupt
Which social rules are mentioned in
last part(para 8) can you give some examples
Arrive on time at a party in other countries;
You need to know how long you should stay
and when to leave;
Prepare small gifts for your host if
necessary…
Do in Rome as Rome does.
Some social rules for you:
Summary
Have you ever been ______(stick) in a case that when you meet _______(strange), you avoid ______(talk) to them or you can’t behave __________ (confident) If so, don’t worry. Small talk ________(prepare) you for it. ________(think) of some low—risk conversations can help. What’s _______, developing listening skills is as well important. For example, keep eye contact, ask more information, don’t yawn etc.. Finally, there are some rules you must keep_____ mind: arrive on time, how long you should stay, what kinds of flower you should bring and so on. In conclusion, ______ you remember these social rules, you will not be _______ (lack) in confidence in social intercourse.
lacking
Thinking
prepares
confidently
talking
strangers
stuck
more
in
if/ when
Part 3. Discuss & Practice
Choose a topic for your group, discuss with your partners, then perform on the stage.
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3
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Usefull patterns:
What can I do to ...
It helps you that...
I have no dought that...
We're gonna talk about ...
We have a lot in common of...
What I want to say is that...
What you are telling me about...
There's nothing to...
That's the way it goes.
TOPIC 1
You want to get some ways to keep fit and build a nice body from a schoolmate in the school playground.
TOPIC 2
In the school dining room, your best friend is compiaining about her/his roomates with you.
TOPIC 3
Your classamate is upset for failing in the exam.
TOPIC 4
a stange boy/girl smiles with you and want to say something with you.
Learn how to do small talk
Develop your listening skills
Learn the social rules
SOLUTIONS
the social difficulties
Write a letter to your friend who has some problems on communicating with others, you should give him some suggestions on improving social skills.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Bye-bye