Let’s Start A Conversation
Not everyone has the gift of talking fluently, but there are ways around that problem. It is evident that practice makes perfect, so at all times we could always try.
I keep telling my students to keep trying. In time it will build them confidence and new words saved in the memory bank. One, two, five or ten new words a day will make one’s own dictionary. From here, conversations arise.
“Fantastic” means unbelievably great. When an ESL student learns this word by heart, this word “fantastic” often used will find new words. “Your work is fantastic!” or “You are fantastic!” or “A fantastic game!”
Questions are good conversation starters, too. When we ask people questions, it makes them feel important.
• How are you?
• What are your interests?
• Where do you live?
• What’s your favorite food?
• Do you like watching films?
• What’s your job?
• Do you like alternative music?
Families, friends, and work associates enjoy talking with each other. Talking about some things in common make people at ease with each other.
Did you have a nice day, Dad? What’s planned for the weekend? What did you have for lunch?
Talking about culture, food, and the arts make a lively conversation even with new found friends.
Things to Avoid
Good manners and right conduct should be observed to make each individual feel respected. We want to say things that make people happy. We don’t want to say things that add to grief.
A book on manners says that “It’s wise to avoid the subjects of finances, weight, size, religion, or anything that might be sensitive. If we’re asked a personal question that we don’t care to answer, we should feel free to say, ‘I’d rather not talk about that’.”
A good conversation helps people to get in touch with each other, makes one feel loved and our thoughts ready for understanding.
/rose flores martinez, December 28, 2009
http://rfvietnamrose09.blogspot.com
Not everyone has the gift of talking fluently, but there are ways around that problem. It is evident that practice makes perfect, so at all times we could always try.
I keep telling my students to keep trying. In time it will build them confidence and new words saved in the memory bank. One, two, five or ten new words a day will make one’s own dictionary. From here, conversations arise.
“Fantastic” means unbelievably great. When an ESL student learns this word by heart, this word “fantastic” often used will find new words. “Your work is fantastic!” or “You are fantastic!” or “A fantastic game!”
Questions are good conversation starters, too. When we ask people questions, it makes them feel important.
• How are you?
• What are your interests?
• Where do you live?
• What’s your favorite food?
• Do you like watching films?
• What’s your job?
• Do you like alternative music?
Families, friends, and work associates enjoy talking with each other. Talking about some things in common make people at ease with each other.
Did you have a nice day, Dad? What’s planned for the weekend? What did you have for lunch?
Talking about culture, food, and the arts make a lively conversation even with new found friends.
Things to Avoid
Good manners and right conduct should be observed to make each individual feel respected. We want to say things that make people happy. We don’t want to say things that add to grief.
A book on manners says that “It’s wise to avoid the subjects of finances, weight, size, religion, or anything that might be sensitive. If we’re asked a personal question that we don’t care to answer, we should feel free to say, ‘I’d rather not talk about that’.”
A good conversation helps people to get in touch with each other, makes one feel loved and our thoughts ready for understanding.
/rose flores martinez, December 28, 2009
http://rfvietnamrose09.blogspot.com
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