Text B How to Start a Conversation in Britain
Text B How to Start a Conversation in Britain
outline You want to speak,but you don't know what to say! 。Some suggestions: 。Listen and respond. 。How do you begin? Invite personal opinion. Sometimes you can be more personal. Say something about pets
outline • You want to speak, but you don’t know what to say! • Some suggestions: • Listen and respond. • How do you begin? • Invite personal opinion. • Sometimes you can be more personal. • Say something about pets
Warm -up What are good topics to start a conversation in Britain? If you want to keep a conversation going,what should you do? Do you know what should be avoided in a conversation in Britain? What can you learn about the person from the conversation? Why do English people like to talk about their dogs in the conversation?
Warm -up • What are good topics to start a conversation in Britain? • If you want to keep a conversation going, what should you do? • Do you know what should be avoided in a conversation in Britain? • What can you learn about the person from the conversation? • Why do English people like to talk about their dogs in the conversation?
Why do you learn a foreign language?To talk to people?Imagine you are in a railway compartment full of people,in England.You have been learning English for many years, and perhaps you have passed some examinations in English.You want to speak, but you don't know what to say! Of course,we are all different.When have different personalities,different interests and concerns.And,of course,it is often easier for two women to speak together than for a man and a woman.Some of these suggestions may therefore not be appropriate for all circumstances
Why do you learn a foreign language? To talk to people? Imagine you are in a railway compartment full of people, in England. You have been learning English for many years, and perhaps you have passed some examinations in English. You want to speak, but you don’t know what to say! Of course, we are all different. When have different personalities, different interests and concerns. And, of course, it is often easier for two women to speak together than for a man and a woman. Some of these suggestions may therefore not be appropriate for all circumstances
First of all,the other person will relax if you listen to them and respond to them.But sometimes the other person prefers to listen.They many mot want tot speak very much. In this case I think you should look at them when you speak,look into their eyes,respond to their changes of expression.If you do this they will know you are waiting to them and not just talking about a subject
First of all, the other person will relax if you listen to them and respond to them. But sometimes the other person prefers to listen. They many mot want tot speak very much. In this case I think you should look at them when you speak, look into their eyes, respond to their changes of expression. If you do this they will know you are waiting to them and not just talking about a subject
But how do you begin?Usually,begin gently!Either make a statement or to ask a question which is not too deep and personal.In Britain,the weather is always changing,so many people begin by talking about the weather.However,if you make obvious statement they can only agree with you,and the conversation won't continue.So you must add a question.For example,"It is rather wet at the moment. When is the best time to see England?
But how do you begin? Usually, begin gently! Either make a statement or to ask a question which is not too deep and personal. In Britain, the weather is always changing, so many people begin by talking about the weather. However, if you make obvious statement they can only agree with you, and the conversation won’t continue. So you must add a question. For example, “It is rather wet at the moment. When is the best time to see England?
If you are in a foreign country,you might begin with a compliment.For example, glance at the person and then look at the landscape,(the harbor,some buildings,traffic,etc.)and say,"The hills are so soft and everything is so green here.Is it like this everywhere in England?""What a delightful little harbor! I wonder what it is like to be a fisherman here?""The roads are very busy!I think the train is more comfortable,don't you?
If you are in a foreign country, you might begin with a compliment. For example, glance at the person and then look at the landscape, (the harbor, some buildings, traffic, etc.) and say, “The hills are so soft and everything is so green here. Is it like this everywhere in England?” “What a delightful little harbor! I wonder what it is like to be a fisherman here?” “The roads are very busy! I think the train is more comfortable, don’t you?
In each of these examples there is a question.It would be difficult to answer the question with“Yes”or “Wo”as the question invites personal opinion and information.Of course,it would be possible not ask a question at all:then wait!However,you need to be brave and just hope that the other person will speak!
In each of these examples there is a question. It would be difficult to answer the question with “Yes” or “No”, as the question invites personal opinion and information. Of course, it would be possible not ask a question at all: then wait! However, you need to be brave and just hope that the other person will speak!
None of the questions above are about the other person.Usually it is better to ask about other things.When the other person talks about other things they show their interests,opinions and personality. Sometimes you can be more personal.If you compliment somebody and then show interest they may not feel "attacked".For example,"Excuse me,but what a lovely bag that is.Did you buy it in England?" "What a nice little dog you have.What sort is it?Do terriers have nice characters?
None of the questions above are about the other person. Usually it is better to ask about other things. When the other person talks about other things they show their interests, opinions and personality. Sometimes you can be more personal. If you compliment somebody and then show interest they may not feel “attacked”. For example, “Excuse me, but what a lovely bag that is. Did you buy it in England?” “What a nice little dog you have. What sort is it? Do terriers have nice characters?
Note that if people have a dog they will probably like you to say something about it. In Britain many friendships begin through people's dogs.The people don't look at each other and can restrict the conversation to the dog's eating,walking and sleeping habits and whether or not it barks at the television and likes a hot bath, for example. based on How to Communicate Successfully by Andrew Wright
Note that if people have a dog they will probably like you to say something about it. In Britain many friendships begin through people’s dogs. The people don’t look at each other and can restrict the conversation to the dog’s eating, walking and sleeping habits and whether or not it barks at the television and likes a hot bath, for example. based on How to Communicate Successfully by Andrew Wright
