Module1SmalltalkPeriod2课件新人教版选修6.ppt

Module 1 Small Talk;What are they doing？;Do you know small talk?;What is small talk?;small talk： informal conversation about things that are not important ;small talk：light conversation that people make at social occasions about unimportant things: We stood around making small talk;small talk ：polite friendly conversation about unimportant subjects ;small talk conversation about ordinary or unimportant matters, usually at a social event: He has no small talk (i.e. he is not good at talking to people about ordinary or unimportant things). 韦氏大学词典 Merriam Websters Collegiate Dictionary ;Questions:; Serious or small talk? 1. Now many people are holding a meeting. Tom is announcing something important. 2. Tom and Mary are having a drink and talking something in a restaurant. 3. Mother is telling an interesting story. 4. The speaker is making a speech.; Look at the conversation topics below and have a discussion with your partner. And then speak out your opinions. Topics:;Discussion:; If someone wants to be good at making small talk, what should he do? (students’ discussion);3) Develop your listening skills. Don’t talk too much.; 5) Keep a journal. Write down funny stories you hear, beautiful thing you see…;7) Remember social rules can be different in different countries. ; Function (page 4) Talking about obligation or lack of obligation ;Good Bye!