Your Life

“In America, nobody says you have to keep circumstances somebody else gives you.” – Amy Tan

Taking turns in conversation: Take turns talking about: Why do you want to learn English? Where do you speak English every day? Where would you like to speak English more? Why? That’s interesting. You’re right! I like that! What happened next? Can you explain more? Please continue. Cool. Remember eye contact! Nod your head. Smile

Vocabulary 1.quotation 2.proverb 3.conversation 4.pleasant 5.gesture 6.nod 7.communicate 8.courage 9.discourage 10.encourage 11.argue 12.disagree

“ I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand” -Chinese proverb “Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones.” --Bible “If it is language that makes us human, one half of language is to listen.” Jacob Trapp (American) “It is not best that we should all think alike; it is a difference of opinion which makes horse races.” --Mark Twain (American) “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage” --Nin (French-American) “Talk low, talk slow and don’t say too much.” John Wayne (American Actor )

What are important rules to follow which will help you have pleasant conversations in this class?