1. How to speak to different people
Ways of speaking
How to speak to different people

2. Do you speak to these people in the same style?
Who are these people?
Do you speak to these people in the same style?

3. There are three main styles of speaking
Colloquial
Informal
Formal
We speak this way to people who should get respect:
Judges
Professors
Grandparents
First time meeting someone
We speak this way to people who are the same level:
Friends of same age
Talk shows
Younger children
This is a trendy style of talking.
Rap style
Hip-hop style
Very close friends

4. What is the right way to say hello?
Yo, judge. wassup?
Greetings judge.
Hi judge!

5. What is the right way to say hello?
Good day to you, jim.
Yo, jim! Sup?
Hello there, jim.

6. What is the right way to say hello?
Hi Mina.
Yo, whatup, mina?
Greetings to you, mina.

7. Professor, may I ask you a question?
Formal
Professor, may I ask you a question?
Of course, go ahead.
What date is the president’s birthday dinner?
The birthday dinner is this Friday. Do you plan to attend?
I’m not sure. This Friday is also my mother’s birthday.
Oh I see. You shall be busy, Friday night!

8. Jim, can I ask you something? Sure, what’s up?
Colloquial
Jim, can I ask you something?
Sure, what’s up?
What date is the president’s birthday dinner?
This Friday. Are you coming?
I don’t know. It’s my mom’s birthday, too.
Ah, got it. You‘ll be busy, Friday night!

9. Dunno. My ma’s birthday’s comin to.
Informal
Yo, Jo?
Sup?
When’s the boss’ party?
Friday, you comin’?
Dunno. My ma’s birthday’s comin to.
Gotcha. Your Friday’s gonna be crazy!

10. Now try to make 2 conversations
With a partner, pick a situation.
First create a conversation between a professor and student (Formal) and then 2 friends (colloquial.)
write the conversations down.
Use the phrases on the board to help you.
The professor will walk around and check your status.

11. Choose a situation Your professor/friend has had their wallet stolen.
Stolen wallet.
Your professor/friend has had their wallet stolen.
You want to know when this happened. It happened this morning, near the gym. The professor/friend is new to the university and doesn’t know what to do.
You offer to help them at the police station. They say thank you.
(6 sentences Max)
Music ticket problem
Your professor/friend is really excited about next week’s music festival. You ask if this is the person’s first time and it is.
He/she tells you the ticket is dated the 15th, but the festival starts the 14th.
They ask if they can exchange the ticket, but you believe all the tickets are already gone.
(6 sentences max)
Choose a situation
Cancelled Party
You must tell your professor/friend that the “Star Party” has been cancelled.
They ask why and you say because the DJ can’t come and the food company got in trouble.
The other person is surprised and sad.
(6 sentences Max)

12. 1 2 3 Useful phrases What’s the matter? oh my goodness,
I’m not sure what to do,
shall we go to…?
Thank you so much,
What’s up?;
oh my god;
I don’t know what to do;
Do you want to go to…?
thanks a lot. 2
I must tell you something,
of course…,
what’s the reason?,
unavailable;
got a citation for unsanitary food; goodness that is such a shame!
I have to tell you something;
sure…;
what for?;
can’t come,
got a shot for dirty food,
aw dang! That’s a total bummer, 3
I’m looking forward to
have you attended?
first experience;
quite ready,
actually;
you’re joking!,
purchased;
booked up
I’m so excited for;
Have you ever been?;
first time,
so ready
excuse me, but…,
are you serious?
Bought
full,