Starting a Conversation

Match the expression below with the topic for the small talk.

So, how do you know Justin?

• Out for a walk

• Waiting somewhere

• At the office

• At a social event

Match the expression below with the topic for the small talk.

I love your dress. Can I ask where you got it?

• Talking about current events

• Talking about the weather

• At the office

• At a social event

Match the expression below with the topic for the small talk.

How do you like the new park?

• Out for a walk

• Waiting somewhere

• At the office

• At a social event

Situation: You call Mr. Jackson, the manager of Today's Tech Company to talk about your new project. A secretary on the phone wants to know who is calling. She politely asks: ____________________

• Would you mind repeating your name, please?

• Who do you want to call, sir?

• Who is saying that, sir?

• Who are you, please?

• Who’s calling, please?

Which of the following expressions can be used to start a conversation?

• how lovely to see you here

• What a coincidence!

• By the way...

• Oh dear...

Situation: As you are jogging in a park, you see a little boy fall off his bike. You quickly run to him and say: ____________________

• Don’t fall here.

• Are you all right?

• Oh! boy, you're bleeding!

• Have you seen a doctor?

• What have you been doing?

Which one is the expression of greeting?

• Nice to meet you

• Hi, good morning

• See you then

• Good bye

Ani : Hi, Rido

Rido : Hi Ani, How are you?

Ani : I’m fine thank you, and how about you?

Rido : ....

• Nice to meet you

• See you later

• Pretty well thanks

• Glad to see you

• YES, IT'S TERRIBLE

• I LIKE IT

• YES, IT'S BEAUTIFUL

• IT WAS NICE TO MEET YOU TOO.

• I DIDN'T DO MUCH

• YES, IT'S LOVELY