Strike up a Conversation InStyle Core Life Skills English L5
Competencies CASAS-0.1.4.1 Understand or use appropriate language in general social situations-greet and Introduce CASAS-0.2.1.2 Understand or use appropriate language for informational purposes- Describe personality- talkative, humorous and frivolous
Warm up If you are a girl, do you like strange boys talking to you? Beauty! If you are a boy, will you go ahead and strike up a conversation with beautiful girls?
FIRED UP! Please pay attention to their conversations.
1 Vocabulary Positive I. humorous: funny; showing a sense of humor II. Sociable: friendly and enjoy talking to people humorous speech; The film is at once humorous and moving. a sociable child; I'm not feeling very sociable this evening. Neutral I. talkative: liking to talk a lot II. facetious: trying to appear amusing or trying to be funny in a way that is not suitable a very talkative young lady Stop being facetious, this is serious. Negative I. flirtatious: showing a sexual attraction, not serious II. light-minded: not serious in content or attitude or behavior a flirtatious smile; a flirtatious young woman I think the two boys are lightminded.
1 Discussion sociable humorous talkative Light minded What do you think the girls first impressions of the boys are? facetious flirtatious
1 Review Do you think the boys started a conversation successfully? How did they do? Recommendation start with a question: Hi, how are you? introducing himself: Well, I m Nick. I m a freshman student giving a compliment: Hi, you look great tonight!
FIRED UP!
1 Language points show sb. around I m new here, can you show me around the city? To lead someone somewhere, for example, because they do not know where to go. Tom will show me around his school tomorrow. see sb. around see you later / soon I hope to see you around. Nice talking to you. See you around.
1 Role play Please follow the prompts to finish the dialogue. You see a gorgeous girl who comes to this city for the first time, at the airport, Tips: Introducing yourself Making a compliment Role A Hi, I m Bob, you re very pretty. Is it the first time you have been here? Role B Yes, it is the first time I have been here. I am here for sightseeing. Role A Really? Maybe I can show you around. I m sure you ll have a wonderful time. Role B That sounds great. I hope it s not too much trouble.
1 Role play If the girl or boy changes completely, will it still be a pleasant conversation?
A Beautiful Mind What happens? I don t exactly know what I m required to say in order for you to
2 Language points be required to do sth should/ must to do sth Students are required to go to school on time. in order to do sth with the purpose / aim of In order to pass the exam, I need to study harder.
2 Let s do more Tell the teacher why this man ended up getting slapped. Give him some suggestions. Smile Brightly! Be polite and friendly Try to talk to everyone Offer a drink or a cup of coffee Start a good conversation If he wants to stand out, get noticed and be remembered he needs to : Have a good sense of humor Be well groomed
2 Discussion This man is not talkative / humorous Comparing the two boys in the last movie, what do you think of this man? Who will you choose to talk with? I prefer to talk with
2 Discussion If a boy is not talking, you may think he is stupid. What might you think about a talkative boy? Would you think that he is smart, reliable, flirtatious, or something else?
2 Let s do more Can you give some tips for striking up a conversation with a girl? Tips Examples Ask open/ended questions that require some explanation. Where did you get such a lovely necklace? Make sure to say you more than I during the chat. Give compliments and show your interested. Are you a fan of guitar music? Wow, you have a lovely necklace! latest news charming smile opening question eye contact
2 Discussion How to start the conversation Offer a drink, wine or coffee Step on his/ her toe intentionally Ask the time You met the boy or girl of your dreams on the bus, and you two sit close to each other, He / she is reading a book, and you are holding a drink. Borrow his/her phone for an emergency You feel very upset thinking Askfor the next stop you will never see each other again, you must go near him ppretend to be interested in his / her book and talk to him or her Say directly: Hi, I d like to get to know you, may I?
2 Let s do more It these types of situations happened to you, what would you do? Unexpected Situations Strategies When pouring coffee or wine, the waiter offers her a glass of wine. When stepping on his/her toe, you fall. When asking the time, he/ she saw you wearing a watch. God bless you! While borrowing the phone for an emergency, your phone rings. While asking for the next stop, the stop is announced. Pretending to be interested in her book, but it s an advertisement of pregnancy products. Say directly: Hi, I d like to get to know you, may I? Her boyfriend comes back and hears that.
General review Proper use of words and sentences in social gatherings. How to start a conversation with a girl or boy for the first time.
英语, 是一种态度 English is an attitude 课程已结束, 下节课再见 The class is over.