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Small Talk is a casual conversation about things that are not too personal or controversial. It is an important thing to learn for students who are learning English, because it helps them
interact with people around them. Talking to native speakers is a great way to improve your speaking and listening. It can also help you improve your vocabulary. Starting a conversation
might be scary, but small talk is a good way to practice communicating without too much pressure. It's like a way of breaking the ice. The topics can be about everyday things like the weather.
hobbies or what is happening in the world. It's a good idea to avoid topics like politics or religion because they can create arguments. Instead, it's better to ask open-ended questions that
allow for more detailed answers.
One of the best ways to be good at small talk is to be a good listener. This means paying attention to what the other person is saying and responding in a way that makes sense. For
example, you can smile or nod your head when you agree or are interested in what the other person is saying. It's important for both people to be involved in the conversation.
It's also important to know how to end the conversation in a polite way. Even if you are having a good time, it's important to know when to say goodbye and move on. You can say thank you
for your time, tell them you enjoyed the conversation or just say you have to go somewhere else.
Small Talk can be hard to learn at first, but with practice it will become easier. It's an important skill to learn not only for social situations, but also for jobs. If you have the right attitude and are
willing to try, anyone can become good at small talk.
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1) What is small talk?
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A. Small talk is a podcast series about conversations that are very small and personal.
B. Small talk is asking a series of personal questions to strangers and foreigners.
C. Small talk is knowing when to stay quiet on casual conversations with people around you.
D. Small Talk is an informal, impersonal, and uncontroversial conversation.
2) Why is small talk important for English language leamers?
A. It helps to learn enough life-lessons that you can find in books.
B. It helps to learn proper ways on how to be strangers.
C. It helps bothering strangers by talking to them.
D. It helps them to communicate with other people.
3) Which statement is true according to the article?
A. The other person doesn't decide when to end the small talk.
B. Knowing when to say goodbye is not important.
C. Ending a conversation in a polite manner is a must.
D. You can keep small talk going for as long as you are having fun.
4) A good way to show that you are involved in the conversation is
A. to talk while others are speaking.
B. to look around the room.
C. to nod and smile while the other person is talking.
D. to think about what to say next instead of listening.
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