Unit 10 It’s a nice day, isn’t it?

Period 2

Small talk

at the bus stop

A: It’s a nice day, isn’t it?B: Yes, it is.

A: The bus is late, isn’t it?B: Yes, it is.

This line is moving slowly, isn’t it?Do you think it’s going to rain?(…have been waiting for twenty minutes already, forgot to bring umbrella…)

A: He’s really good, isn’t he?B: He sure is! I come to all his concerts.A: Do you have his new CD?B: Yes, I do.

Task I

A: It always rains on the weekend, doesn't it?B: Yes. It rains every Saturday! Do you think it'll stop by noon?A: I hope so. I want to go swimming.B: Oh? Where do you swim?A: At Franklin Lake. Do you ever go there?

Pairwork

It’s a good match, isn’t it?

It’s really exiting, isn’t it?You love basketball, don’t you?

Listening Listen to the three conversations.

successful unsuccessful

Conversation 1

Conversation 2

Conversation 3

Are they examples of successful or unsuccessful small talk?

Task II

A: It’s really cold today, isn’t it?B: Yes, it is. I hope the bus comes soon.A: I do, too, but it’s always late on Sunday.B: Oh, I didn’t know that. I usually take the bus on weekdays.A: Well, do you take the bus to school?B: Yes, I do.

You are at a bus stop. Make your own small talk.

Complete the conversation.

A: This is great weather, isn’t it?B: It sure is. But it’s a little hot for me.A: Oh, I love hot weather. _________1___________.B: Which beach are you going to?A: I’m going to Today Beach. _______2__________.B: I usually go to Sandy Beach.A: _______________3_______________________.B: No, it’s never crowded. Well, have a good day! A: ___________4_______________.B: Goodbye.

Possible answers:1. I’m going to the beach today 2. Where do you usually go? 3. Is it very crowded? 4. Thanks. Goodbye.

PairworkThese books are really great, aren’t they?

waiting to cross a busy street.

The traffic is very busy, isn’t it?

Looking through books in a bookstore.

The prices are really low, aren’t they?

Two people alone in an elevator.

Waiting for a trainWaiting for rain stopping

Waiting in line to buy ice cream.

Task III What are some good small talk topics to use with

these people?

Who Where whatWho Where what

A student at the bus stop games

A farmer on the farm plants or sth. else.

An old man park weather

A businessmen bus stop dove

A: It’s a nice day, isn’t it?The old man: Yes, it is. It’s good for a walk, isn’t it?B: Yes. Do you often take walks in the park?The old man: Yes, I take a walk everyday in the park.A: Great. Have a good day.The old man: You too. Goodbye.B: Goodbye.

Role play conversations with these people.

Talking

A: It’s very crowded, isn’t it?B: Yes, it is. The “New Kids” are really popular.A: This line is moving slowly, isn’t it?B: Yes, it is. I’ve been waiting for 15 minutes.A: The tickets are expensive, aren’t they? B: Yes, they are. $20 is a lot of money!A: It’s cold today, isn’t it? B: Yes, it is. I don’t like this weather.

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