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Opening a conversation

20min

600 P

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Getting attention / Opening conversation

So, in a conversation, there are times when we find it difficult to get the attention of someone we are talking to or open a conversation with someone. Thus, we have to learn strategies or techniques on how to successfully do it. Today, we will be discussing expressions to get the attention of someone and open a conversation.

2. Learn Expressions

Read the expressions and let the student repeat. Copy the expression and paste it to the student's chatbox.

Expressions for Getting Attention/ Opening Conversation

Excuse me... / Pardon me… / Sorry...

Usage: (formal basic/casual) Usually used in a semi-formal and casual setting to open a conversation or a topic

Um… / Look… / Listen...

Usage: (casual) Used when you casually want to open a topic for a conversation

Sorry to bother you, but…?

Usage: (formal basic/casual) Asking someone something when they’re in the middle of doing something

Hello my name is...

Usage: (formal/casual) Can be used in either formal or casual way to open a conversation with someone whom you don’t personally know

Haven’t we met before?

Usage: (formal/casual) Can be used in either a formal or casual way to talk to someone and open a conversation whom you find familiar

Excuse me, but…?

Usage: (casual) Usually used casually when you try to open a conversation with someone who’s engaged in something else

Let’s get started with.../ I’d like to start with…

Usage: (formal) Used to open or start a topic especially in business meetings

First, why don’t you tell us about…?

Usage: (formal) Usually used to open a topic -- the line is mostly used in interviews

Discussion topic: Are you fond of reading? which is preferable for you: physical book, ebook or audiobook?

Key words

・Convenience

・mobility

・smell of the physical book

・making notes

・accessibility

After the discussion, the trainer will give feedback which learned expression the student should use during discussion. 5. Feedback

Use [British Council] 3Ks in feedbacking [kiss kick kiss = point out positive things(kiss), insert the things to work on (kick), and capsulize it with good points (kiss)]

Provide feedback on how the effort went against the targets of this training

Choose 3-5 words (from the training) for student's vocabulary enrichment based on their level. Confirm the words (during feedbacking) and ask them to remember it. The next trainer will be the one to review the words on the next training.

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