Conversational English; Turn-taking

Strategies; Maintaining
Communication about Casual Topics
Midterms | Short Term
Advanced English Oral Communication with Accent Neutralization
 LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• start a conversation about a light or

casual topic using the English language;
• maintain a conversation on a single or a
variety of topics using the English
language; and
• observe proper turn-taking when
conversing with one or more people.

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 CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH
• casual or informal form of English expression commonly
used in conversations
• personal and friendly way of engaging with others

Formal English Conversational English

• • used with people we know well
know well or are in higher ranks and are comfortable with
• convey respect; used in official • convey comfort and familiarity;
communication used in casual interactions
• usually applied in writing • usually employed in speaking

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 Formal English Conversational English
• •
great to meet you. see you!
• Would you like to join me for • Wanna grab some lunch with
lunch this afternoon? me later?
• Accept my sincerest apologies. • Sorry about that. / My bad.
• • gotta go, see you later!
• She is correct, we should stay. •

• It is lit! • Woke • Cringe • Low-key

• Spill the tea. • Flex • Cancel • Savage
• Throw shade. • Bummer • Legit • Ship
• Humble brag • Shook • Slay • Stan
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 TURN-TAKING
• process of alternating between speakers in a conversation
• Thornbury (2005) suggests two rules:
1. Long silences are to be avoided.
2. Listen when other speakers are speaking.

Turn-Taking Strategies
• Signaling that you are listening
• Signaling that you want to speak and interrupt
• Recognizing when to take a turn
• Holding the floor during your turn
• Recognizing when others want to speak
• Yielding a turn
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 What makes a good conversation?
1. Active listening
2. Asking and answering questions
3. Finding mutual interests and similarities
4. Having an intention for the conversation
A. Use open and closed questions
B. Read body language and cues
C. Channel your curiosity
D. Use positive attitude
E. Maintain eye contact
F. Establish rapport
G. Minimize distractions

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 A single conversation across
the table with a wise man is
better than 10 years mere
study of books.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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 Ultimately, the bond of all
companionship, whether in
marriage or friendship, is
conversation.

Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet & Playwright

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Continue learning, improving, and growing!
May God guide and bless you in your endeavors.