2017-04-24 Convo: quotes about conversation

Greg Malivuk
http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - notes from all classes
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What are some things we can do or say to show we’re interested in a conversation?
- Ask for more information.
- Nod.
- Say, “Interesting.”
- Smile.
- Laugh if it’s funny.
- Make eye contact (but not too much).
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How can we start a conversation?
- How are you? / How do you do? / How’s it going? / How are you doing?
	I’m good, thanks. / I’m fine, and you? / Not too bad, how about you?
- What’s up? / What’s going on? / What’s happening? / What are you up to?
	Not much. / Nothing too exciting. / Not a whole lot, just…
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What are you doing? = What action are you doing now?
What do you do? = What is your job or main occupation?
(“How do you spend your time?” can sometimes be a better or more polite question.)
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How can we end a conversation?
- It was nice talking with you.
- It was good to see you.
- I have to go now, but I’ll see you soon.
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How can you politely show that you’re not very interested in the conversation?
- Change the topic. (“By the way,...”)
- Give short, one-word answers.
- Don’t ask follow-up questions.
- Make an excuse to leave.
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p. 2 Activity Three - In groups of three, discuss the quotations. What do you think each one means? Will the idea help you improve your English conversation skills?
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Then make sure you understand the words in the Vocabulary list below.
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Tomorrow you will get to know each other a little better.
Homework: p. 5 - Explain in your own words (try 5 words or less) the meaning of each vocabulary word