Please sit with your partner from the previous class Partner Introductions Article Discussion Culture Small Talk UNIT 1 Please sit with your partner from the previous class

Partner Introductions

Article Discussion p.6-7 With your team, discuss the vocabulary which you thought was difficult… …then answer…with your team…all of question 3 on page 7

What is this article discussing? Eye contact is important. It shows if you are unfriendly, insecure, untrustworthy, inattentive and impersonal. Its considered rude to stare, and Americans signal interest by bobbing and grunting. British pay attention to the speaker, listening carefully and blinking their eyes to show they understand the speaker. Taught to direct their gaze at their teachers Adam’s apple or tie knot. A gesture of respect. If a person of a lower class stares at someone of a higher class. Anger

What is culture? With your partner: Describe what ‘culture’ is Make a definition of ‘culture’

Culture Language Art Religion Behaviors Cuisine (food) Interactions Social habits Beliefs Music

Its what we see as tourists Visible language…Traditions...Clothing...Music...Food... Its what we see as tourists

Culture is learned: Norms and values are learned in childhood Culture is learned: Norms and values are learned in childhood. They can be collective or individual.

Personal Interpersonal National Universal Own beliefs where one belongs Interpersonal Relationships with others National System/Belief in a nation Universal Using a shelter Having leaders

Results Observable Behaviors Invisible Emotions Values Thinking Beliefs

Small Talk Pg. 10

Breaking the Ice ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Talk about it: Small Talk What is small talk? Why is it important?

Talk about it: Small Talk Look at the topics below and discuss which ones are safe and which may be offence Personal Topics: General Interest Topics: Family Marriage or relationships Hobbies or special interests Religious beliefs Films Sport Travel Art and architecture Others Person’s Country: Strong Opinions About: Climate Political situation Food/Customs History World affairs Social problems Environment Money

Making Small Talk Note Why These Are Good Examples Handout Making Small Talk Note Why These Are Good Examples

LISTEN What’s wrong with this conversation? Textbook, page 10 CD1 – Track 5

Small Talk Rule: In a conversation, when we are asked a question, we usually don’t just answer. We also offer extra information or return a question. We call this answer + (answer plus). For example: “Have you had a class in this building before?” “No I haven’t. So I was nervous I wouldn’t be able to find the right room.”

Small Talk Rule: In a conversation, when we are asked a question, we usually don’t just answer. We also offer extra information or return a question. We call this answer + (answer plus). For example: “Have you had a class in this building before?” “No I haven’t. So I was nervous I wouldn’t be able to find the right room.”

Identify the responding question or answer + Johan: I’d love to show you the sights of Sydney. Where are you staying? Michelle: At the Hotel Nikko. It’s near Darling Harbour station on the metro line. Johan: Oh yeah, I know it. How about if I meet you there tomorrow morning … say 11? Michelle: Sure. Do I need to bring anything? Johan: Only your camera. We could go to the Opera House in the morning and then have lunch overlooking the harbor. Is there anything you really want to see? Michelle: Uh… I don’t really know… I guess I’ll leave that up to you!

Identify the responding question or answer + Johan: I’d love to show you the sights of Sydney. Where are you staying? Michelle: At the Hotel Nikko. It’s near Darling Harbour station on the metro line. Johan: Oh yeah, I know it. How about if I meet you there tomorrow morning … say 11? Michelle: Sure. Do I need to bring anything? Johan: Only your camera. We could go to the Opera House in the morning and then have lunch overlooking the harbor. Is there anything you really want to see? Michelle: Uh… I don’t really know… I guess I’ll leave that up to you!

FINISHING CLASS MISC.

Homework Reading Textbook P.10 – Part 2 Konkukenglish.weebly.com Class 3 – Print article Answer questions