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Discussion Topics
1. Have you ever made small talk with someone? Did you find it difficult?
2. When was the last time you had small talk with someone? How did it go?
3. Do you think small talk is important? Why or why not?

What is the meaning of small talk?

Small talk is casual, light-hearted, conversation to help people built rapport and establish a connection with someone. It is usually about unimportant topics, and it can be used as an ice-breaker.


The Do's and Don't of Small Talk
Do
- Be friendly
- Show interest
- Ask open-ended questions
- Share your own experiences and opinions
- Keep the conversation appropriate
- 20 second / 40 second time

Don't
- Interrupt
- Speak about controversial topics or sensitive topics
- Dominate the conversation
- Be negative
- Ask very personal questions


Some Examples

* Are you married? (Good or bad? Why?)
* What kind of movies do you like? (Good or bad? Why?)
* How was your weekend? (Good or bad? Why?)
* I used to live in Australia? (Good or bad? Why?)
* What do you think about the death pentaly? (Good or bad? Why?)
* Have you ever visited America? (Good or bad? Why?)
 
Roleplay Activity 1 (Talking About Work)

Jiho: Hi, I’m Jiho. Nice to meet you.

Sandra: Hi, I’m Sandra. Nice to meet you too.

Jiho: So, what do you do for work?

Sandra: I work in marketing. How about you?

Jiho: I’m a teacher. What kind of marketing do you do?

Sandra: I work for a software company, so I help promote our products.

Jiho: That sounds interesting. Do you like it?

Sandra: Yes, I do. I bet being a teacher is really rewarding?


Roleplay Activity 1 Gap-Fill  (Talking About Work)

Student A: Hi, I’m _____________. Nice to meet you.

Student B: Hi, I’m _____________. Nice to meet you too.

Student A: So, what do you do for work?

Student B: I work in ___________________. How about you?

Student A: I’m a _____________. What kind of

___________________do you do?

Student B: I __________________________________.

Student A: That sounds interesting. Do you like it?

Student B: __________________________________.




Roleplay Activity 2 (Talking About Your Weekend)

Robert: Hey, how was your weekend?

Alisia: It was pretty good, thanks. I went hiking with some friends. How about you?

Robert: I went to a new restaurant that just opened up in the city. It was really good.

Alisia: Oh, that sounds interesting. What kind of food did they have?

Robert: They serve Italian food. I had a really delicious pasta dish.

Alisia: Yum, I love Italian food. We should go there sometime.

Roleplay Activity 2 Gap-Fill (Talking About Your Weekend)

Student A: Hey, how was your weekend?

Student B: It was pretty good, thanks. I _____________. How about you?

Student A: I _________. It was really ________.

Student B: Oh, that sounds interesting. What _________?

Student A: ______________________.

Roleplay Activity 3 (Talking About Now)

Mike: Hey Jack, how are you?

Jack: I’m great thanks Mike. How about you?

Mike: Not bad, thanks. I haven’t seen you in here before, do you come here often?

Jack: Yeah, I like to com here and read on my lunch break.

Mike: Oh, that’s cool. What are you reading right now?

Jack: It’s a mystery novel. I love trying to guess who the killer is before the end.

Mike: I love mysteries too. Do you have any recommendations?

Roleplay Activity 3 Gap-Fill (Talking About Now)


Student A: Hey, _______how are you?

Student B: I’m __________thanks. How about you?

Student A: Not bad, thanks. I haven’t seen you in here before, do you come here often?

Student B: Yeah, I like to come here and read on my lunch break.

Student A: Oh, that’s cool. What are you reading right now?

Student B: It’s a _______________. I love ___________.

Student A: I ________________. Do you have any

recommendations?


Free Practice
Pick one from each category

Category 1                            Category 2                    Category 3

Friends                                   Park                            Movies
Strangers                               Office                           Weekend
Colleagues                             Shop                             *Your Choice*