Small talk can make you happier
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Starting Point. Discuss the questions below.
1. What is small talk?
2. In what situation do people make small talk?
3. Are you good at small talk?
Look at the list of topics below. Are they small talk appropriate?
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The latest films
Your last holiday
The One True Path to Eternal Life
Your family
The local basketball team
The correct political party
Cars
The weather
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The death penalty
Gardening
Your home town
The product you want to sell
How much you make
Your health problems
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How to make small talk effectively
Some people say that they key to small talk is to be interested, not interesting.
Focus on Vocabulary. Match the words with the correct meaning.
Focus on Comprehension. Answer the questions below about the video.
Focus on Listening. Watch the video. Read the transcript below if necessary.
Focus on Speaking.Â
Your challenge:
You have 30 seconds to come up with a small talk topic and ask your colleagues in the class.
