HOW TO MAKE SMALL TALK

BUSINESS SKILLS SOCIALISING IN ENGLISH

This book will help you learn the words and expressions

SOCIALISING IN ENGLISH

Complete the sentences (1 to 7) with the words from

HOW TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF

For each of the situations below, say how you’d greet

SOCIALISING

If you “have a chat” with someone, you talk to

HOW TO SHAKE HANDS AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

When was the last time you introduced yourself to someone?

STARTING A CONVERSATION

Think of five questions to ask someone about the school

CHATTING ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE

Complete the sentences (1 to 8) with the words from

CHATTING ON A FIRST DATE

What questions could you ask someone you’ve just met? Think

HOW TO REMEMBER PEOPLE’S NAMES

How do you remember people’s names? What are your top

CHATTING TO WORK COLLEAGUES

What can you chat about at work or during a

HOW TO... MAKE SMALL TALK

Our top 11 tips on how to make small talk

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FORGET SOMEONE’S NAME!

Have you ever forgotten someone’s name while you were talking

TALKING ABOUT WORK

Complete the sentences (1 to 8) with the words from

HOW TO START A CONVERSATION

For each of the situations below, say how you’d introduce

THE IMPORTANCE OF EYE CONTACT IN A CONVERSATION!

What are the pros and cons of maintaining eye contact

CHATTING ABOUT FILMS!

Write a movie title from below next to the film

HOW DO YOU GET TO WORK?

Look at the list of forms of transport below. What

TALKING ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS

If you ask someone out on a date, what could

CHATTING ABOUT PARTIES

Think of as many types of party as you can:

HOW TO... IMPROVE YOUR LISTENING

Here are nine top tips for improving your listening skills

How to ask questions in English!

Making questions is simple. Just remember this: PAS (Put it

BUILDING ON THE CONVERSATION

Think about the topics of conversation, questions you can ask,

BODY LANGUAGE: SOCIALISING

Body language* is important when you’re socialising or chatting to

HOW BODY LANGUAGE CAN IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS!

Look at the paragraph titles and pictures. What do you

BODY LANGUAGE DO’S & DON’TS

You’re going to watch a video about body language with

MEETING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Imagine you’ve just met someone and you’re chatting to them

GETTING TO KNOW SOMEONE

What questions could you ask someone who you’ve just met?

HOW TO READ BODY LANGUAGE!

What types of body language do you know about? What

How to express emotions in English

Complete the sentences with interjections. In some cases more than

HOW TO RESPOND TO COMMENTS

You’re going to listen to two conversations with people responding

HOW TO BE A PEOPLE MAGNET

What did you say? When was the last time someone

INVITING SOMEONE OUT

Think of six places or things you could invite someone

LIKES & DISLIKES

Complete the sentences (1 to 8) with the words from

INVITATIONS!

1. … how they are. = How are you? /

HOW TO ARRANGE A MEETING

You’re going to listen to three conversations in which the

HOW TO BUILD RAPPORT WITH SOMEONE

What type of questions do you ask when you meet

ASKING ABOUT A CITY

Imagine you’re visiting a city for the first time. What

SOCIALISING

Complete the sentences (1 to 8) with the words from

TELLING JOKES

Write the correct endings from below for the jokes (1

HOW TO TELL STORIES IN ENGLISH!

You’re going to listen to two people chatting in a

TALKING ABOUT YOUR ADVENTURES

You’re going to listen to two people talking about some

ARGUING

If you “bring up” a particular topic during an argument,

CATCHING UP ON ALL THE LATEST NEWS!

Objective To learn how to get up-to-date with the latest

MONEY CHAT

Think about it What do you do to keep track

GIVING OPINIONS ON HYPOCRISY

Think about it Have you heard any examples of hypocrisy

THE BUSINESS LUNCH

Learn over 20 useful words to use at a business

NETWORKING

Think about it Have you ever done any networking? Where

HOW TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF QUICKLY

How would you introduce yourself? Make notes, then practise giving

8 EASY WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR PRONUNCIATION!

Here are 8 things you can do to really improve

KEY WORDS

When we speak naturally in English, the stress usually falls

WORD LINKING

A When we speak naturally, the final consonant sound from

12 iMPORTANT PROVERBS AND SAYiNGS!

Making questions is simple. Just remember this: PAS (Put it

CONNECTED SPEECH

When we speak naturally, the final consonant sound from one

SENTENCE STRESS

When we speak naturally in English, the stress usually falls

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SPOKEN ENGLISH

As part of improving your spoken English, you need to

REPORTING BACK ON EVENTS

What can go wrong during the following events: a wedding,

HOW TO GIVE A BACK-HANDED COMPLIMENT

Think about it What other back-handed compliments do you know

GETTING INTO THE CITY

Objective To learn about some features of spoken English –

ASKING ABOUT SOMEONE’S PLANS

Objective To learn about some features of spoken English –

CATCHING UP ON THE LATEST NEWS!

Think about it Have you seen any old friends lately?

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE UNDERGROUND?

Objective To learn about some features of spoken English –

HOW TO GET TALKING TO SOMEONE

What are your top tips for starting a conversation? What

FOUR SOCIAL DIALOGUES

You’re going to listen to four short dialogues. Listen once,

CHATTING ABOUT REGRETS!

In this unit, you’re going to listen to a multiple-person

CHATTING ABOUT SUNDAY!

Here’s some more practice on listening to multiple-person conversations –

MAKING PLANS

Think about it When was the last time you made

HOW TO END A CONVERSATION

What reason or excuse can you give for ending a