Seven tips for how to make better conversation
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To aim (for something/ to do something)
To criticise (someone/ something)
To meet the needs (of someone/ something)
To hinder (something/ someone)/ A hindrance
I couldn’t have put it better myself/ Hit the nail on the head
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
What were tips 1 and 2 about?
What were tips 3 and 4 about?
What were tips 5 and 6 about?
What was tip 7 about?
Which was your favourite tip?
‘I know many other great conversation tips that were not included in the article.’ Is this true for you?
‘I don’t disagree with anything in this article.’ Is this true for you?
‘Watching the news is a good way of helping you to have good conversations because it means you can talk about current affairs.’ Do you agree?
‘I only enjoy talking about a very specific set of topics.’ Is this true for you?
‘Asking lots of questions is the best way to get invited on a second date.’ Do you agree?
‘You should avoid talking about very deep subjects with people who you have just met.’ Do you agree?
‘Chatting to people who you don’t know in pubs, cafes, public transport, parks etc. is a great idea.’ Do you agree?
‘Nothing will ever beat face-to-face communication.’ Do you agree?
‘There are never any problems related to communication in the place where I work.’ Is this true for you?
‘It’s a good idea to talk to people about topics that only you know about.’ Do you agree?