UNIT 1 Intensivo PDF

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UNIT 1 - MAKING FRIENDS
7 English Small Talk Topics for Starting Friendly

Conversations
You’re at a party or a lunch, and everyone is off talking to someone
else. You’re left standing next to one person who you don’t know. Sure,
you want to talk to her/him, but you have no idea what to say.
1. Introductions: Before you can get to know someone, it’s a good idea
to introduce yourself.
2. Universal Topics: Topics that are universal can be shared by
almost anyone. Things like the weather, current How well do you know your new classmates?
news, sports and entertainment are usually safe conversation
starters. Your name:
3. The Day: If you’re not sure what topic to talk about, or don’t have
anything interesting to say, you can just ask someone about their day, 1. What’s your name?
or you can talk about yours. 2. What does your name mean?
4. The Workplace: Some conversations are only appropriate in a work 3. Are you named after someone?
environment. Stay even less personal at work than in more casual 4. Do you like your name?
places, and avoid gossiping (talking about other people who are not
present)! Instead, you can talk about the day. Lifestyle:
5. Observations: Some of the best small talk is about where you and 1. What’s your major?
your conversation partner are located. Look around and find
2. What do you do for a living?
something to comment on.
3. How do you get to class?
6. Common Interests: When you have something similar with your
speaking partner that means you have something to talk about. Home and family:
7. Questions: You might have noticed by now that most of these small 1. Where do you live?
talk examples have something in common: They ask questions. A good
2. Do you like your neighborhood?
way to start a conversation is to make a comment, then ask a question.
3. Where are your parents from?
Friends:
Things in Common 1. Do you make friends online?
A: I don’t live in Los Patios 2. What’s your best friend like?
A: I am not a morning person 3. What do you and your friends do when
B: No, I don’t either
B: I’m not either you get together?
A: I mean, I live in Cúcuta
B: Yeah, I do too.
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Grammar: Too and either
Present of BE Simple Present Can

- I’m a student. - I live in Cúcuta - I can ride horses
I am too. I do too. I can too
- I’m not a Marvel fan - I don’t listen to reggaeton. - I can’t cook lasagna.
I’m not either I don’t either. I can’t either
Complete the responses so the speakers agree.
3. A: I’m from Colombia. 1. A: I don’t speak Chinese.

B: ____________________________ B: ______________________________
4. A: I love dancing salsa music 2. A: I can’t read plans.
B: ____________________________ B: ______________________________
Building vocabulary
FOOD WEEKEND ACTIVITIES TV SHOWS
Fruit/ Fish/ Vegetables/ Ice cream Play sports/ Hang out/ Sleep late The news/ Soap opera/ Cartoons
1. I love ______________________________ (type of food) Find a classmate with the same taste
2. I like to wear ________________________ (item of clothing) 1. ___________________________
3. I’m not a big _____________________ fan (movies) 2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
4. I like _______________________________ (music)
4. ___________________________
5. I can’t stand _________________________ (TV show)
5. ___________________________
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Starting a conversation
What are good topics to talk about when you meet someone for the first time?
Your job Your family The weather Someone’s appearance
Your health Where you live Your problems Things you see around you
I would like to talk about ______________________________, because ____________________________________________
I wouldn’t like to talk about _______________________________, because _________________________________________
Use of “Actually” - Match each conversation starter with a response.

1. It’s really chilly in here ____ a. Actually, I take the subway. It takes an hour.
2. Is this your first class here? ____ b. It’s the air conditioning. Actually, I feel OK.
3. So, you’re a full time student? ____ c. Yes, it is, actually, I’m a little nervous.
4. Do you like this neighborhood? ____ d. Thanks. It’s actually from a vintage store.
5. Do you drive to class? ____ e. No, actually I’m from a small town about three hours away.
6. I like your sweater ____ f. Yeah, I do, actually. It has some great stores.
7. Do you play guitar or anything? ____ g. Um, part-time, actually, I work in a hotel.
8. So, you’re from around here? ____ h. Actually, I do. And piano.
Talk about it
1. When do you make small talk? What do you talk about?

2. Do you think it’s odd when a stranger talks to you?
3. Are you a talkative person?
4. Do you think you talk too much?
5. Are you a good listener?
6. Are you usually the “talker” or the “listener” in a conversation?
7. What topics do you like to talk about?
8. What topics do you try to avoid?

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WORKSHEET__EVALUATION_ Achievement: TEACHER:

UNIT 1 - MAKING FRIENDS

7 English Small Talk Topics for Starting Friendly

Grammar: Too and either

Present of BE Simple Present Can

Complete the responses so the speakers agree.

3. A: I’m from Colombia. 1. A: I don’t speak Chinese.

FOOD WEEKEND ACTIVITIES TV SHOWS

2. I like to wear (item of clothing) 1. ___

3. I’m not a big _ fan (movies) 2. _______

Your job Your family The weather Someone’s appearance

I would like to talk about , because ______________

I wouldn’t like to talk about _, because ___________

Use of “Actually” - Match each conversation starter with a response.

1. When do you make small talk? What do you talk about?

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