BE0-Session 10

​Session 10

Content

• Pronunciation​

• ​Speaking: how to make small talks

• ​Grammar: There is/There are...

• Listening practice​

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​Speaking

How to make small talks

​What is small talk?

conversation about things that are not important, often between people who do not know each other well

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​Some topics for small talks

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• ​Shows, movies, plays, etc.

• Art.

• Food, restaurants, or cooking.

• Hobbies.

• Professional interests and responsibilities.

• Sports.

• The climate.

Greetings

1.

A: Hi, how are you doing?

B: I'm doing great. How about yourself?

A: I'm pretty good. Thanks for asking.​

​2.

A: How's it going?

B: I'm doing well. How about you?

A: Can't complaint, thanks.

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Weather

A: It's such a nice day today, isn't it?

B: I know. There isn't a cloud in the sky. I love this time of year.

A: Yea, me too. And it's very cool outside.

B: I heard it's going to be cold tomorrow.

A: ​Really? I love cold weather.

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A: It's an ugly day today.

B: I know. I think it may rain.

A: Really? It would be great since it's really hot today.

B: I know, I really wish it wasn't so hot every day.

A: Me too. I can't wait until winter.

B: I like winter too, but sometimes it gets too cold.

A: I'd rather be cold than hot.B: Me too.

Hobbies

A: Tell me, what do you do for fun?

B: I enjoy drawing and painting.

A: You know how to draw and paint?

B: Yes, I do.

A: When did you learn how to do that?

B: I learned back in high school.

A: Oh, so you took an art class?

B: Yeah, I loved that class.

A: I see that you're pretty talented.

B: Thank you very much.

A: I wish I had a talent like that.

B: I'm sure you have a talent. It's just hidden.

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• What do you like to do / What do you usually do [on the weekends?/on your day off?]

• Do you have any hobbies?

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Favorite movies

A: What is your favourite movie?

B: I have to say, my favorite movie is Superbad.

A: Is that right? Why?

B: Honestly, it is one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time.

A: You're right. That movie is hilarious.

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Sharing the news

A: Have you heard what happened?

B: Heard what?

A: Debrah already had her baby.

B: I didn't know that.

A: I thought you knew.

B: I honestly didn't know.

A: The baby was 8 pounds 6 ounces.

B: That's good to hear.

A: Will you go and visit them?

B: Of course I will. Thanks for letting me know.

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• Did you hear the news?

• Did you heard what happened?

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Complementing each other

A: You look really nice today.

B: Thank you. I just got this outfit the other day.

A: Really, where did you get it?

B: I got it from Macy's.

A: It's really nice.

B: Thanks again. You look nice today, too.

A: Thank you.

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Saying goodbye

A: Well, it was nice talking to you.

B: It was nice talking to you too.

A: We should really hang out.

B: That would be fun.

A: Where do you want to go?

B: I think we should go out to eat.

A: That sounds good.

B: All right, so I'll see you then.

A: I'll call you later.

B: Okay, I'll talk to you later then.

A: See you later.B: Bye.

Small talk - Random wheel

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Grammar

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Home

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There is there are - Labelled diagram

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Describing a picture; There is/are; Prepositions of place; Halloween - Labelled diagram

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