
E-12 Open-Ended Questions for Social Conversation (Printed Version + Shipping)
Open-Ended Questions for Social Conversation (A Speaking Ancillary) Printed Version Suitable for: Secondary, Young Adult, Adult; Beginning to Advanced Language Learners Why is Social Conversation Important? In today’s world (including TV, other media, and the Internet), “small talk” goes beyond polite, uninvolved exchanges about weather, sports, or local events. It may become “short talk”—brief conversations about personal matters, opinions, feelings, and values. Here are some advantages to becoming a skillful “short talker” in everyday life, school, and work situations: In telling our thoughts, feelings, and opinions, we get to learn or clarify what we really believe—for ourselves. In hearing and learning to understand what others know, feel, or think, we learn about human nature and the world. “Short talk” can be an effective way to get to know people and begin possible friendships—to “network” in school, work, and life. Good talkers and listeners are often more p