HC #1 going abroad speaking 'small talk'

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 3

Welcome!

In today's class:

We will talk about some useful sentences you can use when you will be going abroad.

Today's goals

You will be able to use some sentences you have learned in a short conversation/ small talk with a peer.

What is your reason to go abroad?

What do you think will be important when living abroad?

1. the transport; how to go places
2. the language; words and phrases
3. the weather; what to bring
4. the culture; how to behave

Today we will discuss some handy phrases.

Hello!

Good morning!

Hi!

Hey!

Good evening.

Good afternoon!

Informal

Formal

 Let's talk about introductions

After greeting;

• My name is _____. What’s your name?
  

•  I’m sorry, I don’t remember your name. You are..?

If you want to introduce a person to someone else, you can simply say:

•     Please meet + [name] (formal introduction)
•     Please meet my friend Tom!
•     This is + [name] ( common introduction)
•     This is Tom.

•     Nice to meet you!  (The most common)
•     Pleased to meet you! (Simple and polite)
•     It’s a pleasure!  (Informal, but nice)

What if you have never met the person you are talking to before? Then, after greeting them, it would be polite to introduce yourself and ask for their name. Here’s how:

'Small talk' is common in English-speaking countries. Why do you think it is important at the beginning of a conversation?

1. It is another way of asking for something.
2. It is considered polite.
3. To keep the conversation short.

After you have exchanged names and greeted each other, you may go on to make some “small talk.”

Could you think of an example of a question for small talk?

Small talk idea's

Things like the weather, current news, sports and entertainment are usually safe conversation starters.

others:

''How was your day?'' / ''How has your day been so far?''
"What are you planning for after work?"/  "Are you doing anything fun after work?“

“I love your shoes today, they really pull your outfit together.”

“I noticed your hat has a Yankees logo. Are you a fan of baseball too?”

“I’ve been meaning to ask you this for a while: how long have you been working here?

The most widespread (common) question is “How are you?”

How would you now answer the question: "how are you?"

Let's practice!

*In pairs or three

*Pretend that you will meet each other for the first time.

*Start a conversation!

*approx. 10 minutes

Make sure both take turns

The teacher walks around and assists where needed.

Tips & Tricks

Pretend that you meet each other for the first time

SMALL TALK !

guideline: 

both; say hello

person 1 : Introduce yourself ( + your friend)

person 2 : Introduce yourself

both: nice to meet you!

start small talk:

ask something/ start a short conversation

both keep talking

How did the 'small talk' go? Any questions?

Recap

Were you able to use some sentences we have discussed in your small talk?