Making small talk

 Are you shy or outgoing when you meet new /or not-so-new people? Do you like to make small talk?  

Where do you usually have the chance to do so? (in the office kitchen/ at the reception area/at the park/ on the way to work/ waiting in line/ ?) 

What is your pet subject for small talk?

Use the following expressions and take it in turn to strike a conversation with a different partner:

How do you like this weather? 

Are you enjoying this class?Did you hear about__________?

How long have you been waiting (for the elevator/ the train/ the class to begin, etc)

My Bucket list

Do you have a bucket list? What are 3 items in it?

Let's watch a guide on how to set one.

What are the steps?

What's a good piece of advice you heard from Vanessa?

• He's worked at the company since 2009.
• He's been working at our company since 2009.

• They've been waiting for hours! (This emphasises the length of time).
• They've waited for 3 hours. (This emphasises the amount of time).

• I've been reading the book you recommended. (I'm enjoying it, but I'm not finished).
• I've read the book you recommended. (I've finished it, so we can talk about it).

• She's been running a lot recently. (She doesn't usually do this).
• Usually, I study at home, but I've been studying in the library for the last week.

• I've been eating dinner, so there are plates all over the table.
• I've eaten dinner, so let's go out.

Let's Kahoot!

https://kahoot.it?pin=9824873

Somewhere or anywhere?

  Are you a "somewhere", an "anywhere" or don't you think this is a valuable distinction? 

Do people have a choice in what they are?

Which question do you think is the most interesting in each pair? Check your understanding of the phrases in bold. Then ask and answer your questions in pairs.

1 a. Do you feel like settling down yet, or are you about to embark on a new adventure? 

  b. Do you think you'll stay put in one place or will you feel stuck if you do? 

2 a. Are you someone who plans ahead or do you tend to stumble into things? 

   b. What advice would you give someone who finds themselves at a crossroads in their life? 

3 a. Do you sometimes feel the need to get away from your current situation? 

  b What would be a backward step for you now? 

4 a What plans do you have? if they fall through, do you have a plan B? 

  b is life an uphill struggle at the moment? What would ease things for you? 

5 a. Are you someone that needs to stand out from the crowd? 

   b Are you happy to follow the crowd, or do you prefer to to do your own thing? 

6 a Do you see a bright future ahead for you or are you more pessimistic? 

   b. What's the next step in order to further your career?

HEDGING