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Exploring Spoken English 1

This document provides examples of expressions and questions that can be used during conversations to show interest in what others say and to make small talk. For showing interest, expressions like "Really?", "How funny!", and "Oh, why?" can be followed by questions like "Do you have any photos?" or "What didn't you like about it?". For making small talk with acquaintances, questions about common topics such as the weather, sports, food, traffic, entertainment and hobbies can be asked and answered. More expressions of interest and small talk topics are suggested for exploration.

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Exploring Spoken English 1

This document provides examples of expressions and questions that can be used during conversations to show interest in what others say and to make small talk. For showing interest, expressions like "Really?", "How funny!", and "Oh, why?" can be followed by questions like "Do you have any photos?" or "What didn't you like about it?". For making small talk with acquaintances, questions about common topics such as the weather, sports, food, traffic, entertainment and hobbies can be asked and answered. More expressions of interest and small talk topics are suggested for exploration.

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EXPLORING SPOKEN

ENGLISH
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1. Asking Questions To Show Interest
• When we have a conversation, it is polite to show interest in what the other person is saying. Sometimes,
we use an expression of interest followed by a question to find out more information.
• EXAMPLES:
A: My vacation was fabulous. I’m so relaxed now.
B: Good for you. Do you have any photos?

A: The movie was just awful!


B: Oh, that’s too bad. What didn’t you like about it?
Can you find more expressions?
Suggestions
• Really?
• How funny!
• Oh, why?
• That’s interesting
• I see
…
2. Making Small Talk
• When people do not know each other well, they can be friendly by making small talk. One way to make
small talk is to ask and answer questions about the weather and other topics.
• EXAMPLES:
So, who goes to River Park?
What’s the temperature today?
Can you find more topics for small
talks?
Suggestions:
• Sports
• Food
• Traffic
• Entertainment
• Hobbies
• …

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