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Learning Vocabulary - Breaking the Ice

Learning Vocabulary - Breaking the Ice

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast, Jack and Rich talk about the language you need when you meet someone for the first time.  They talk about informal and formal situations and focus on the informal and formal language you can use in different situations.  When should you say, 'It's an absolute pleasure to meet you' and when should you say, 'Hey, How you doing?'.  It can be difficult to break the ice so Jack and Rich roleplay three different situations where you might find yourself in the future.  Your task is to listen to each roleplay and write a similar dialogue using the phrases we introduce in this podcast.  Don't forget to listen to the end of the podcast because we also have a new football phrase for you to guess. Enjoy!

Transcript

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Learning Vocabulary - Breaking the Ice

Introduction: 

Rich: Hey Jack! You’re looking a bit tired. What have you been up to?

Jack: Yeah, well, I’ve been quite busy. I went to that arts and crafts group I was telling you about. I’m learning to whittle - you know - make things out of wood.

Rich: That’s great. How was it? Did you know anyone there?

Jack: It was good, but everybody was new. We all had to introduce ourselves. 

Rich: Haha like in the classroom? I always get really nervous when I have to speak to people for the first time.

Jack: Me too. It can be really difficult to break the ice - you know to start speaking to people that you haven’t met before.

Rich: What did you do?

Jack: To be honest, it was a bit awkward. At first, we were standing around and not saying anything to each other. Polite smiles and nods of the head but no one was talking. When the teacher arrived, everything was much better.

Rich: Why? What did the teacher do?

Jack: She got us in a big circle and told us to introduce ourselves and tell us something interesting about ourselves.

Rich: I would have been super nervous. What did you talk about?

Jack: I told them about my relative John who used to play for Arsenal in the 1970s. I gave them the short version - I only spoke for 15 minutes.

Rich: I’m sure they all enjoyed that story – it’s so interesting.

Jack: What do you mean?

Welcome - Making an impression

Rich: Hello my name’s Rich

Jack: and I’m Jack

Rich: and welcome to this week’s Premier Skills English podcast

Jack: Where we talk about football and help you with your English.

Jack: What’s happening this week, Rich?

Rich: In this week’s podcast, we are going to talk about how to break the ice.

Jack: That’s an interesting expression; break the ice.

Rich: Yes. I think it’s quite easy to understand. It used to mean to make a new path for others to follow. Like for a boat on frozen water. But now it means to start talking to someone you have not met before.

Jack: Before you start speaking, it can be awkward. If you don’t know someone, when you meet them, it can be stiff and formal.  A bit like you’re frozen.

Rich: And when you start speaking, it’s like you can relax and the ice is broken. It can be tricky to do in English so we’re going to look at the language of introductions, the language you can use to talk about yourself for the first time.

Jack: And in this podcast, we’re going to do things a little differently. We’re going to roleplay three different situations. Each roleplay has a different level of English. The first is quite easy, the last quite difficult and the middle one … between the two.

Rich: After the roleplays, we will talk about the language in each conversation.

Jack: And if you have registered for our Premier Skills English Live Activity Week on the Premier Skills English website you will also see lots of extra pages and activities related to this podcast on the activity week welcome page.

Rich: If you haven’t registered for the activity week yet you can do this now by going to the Premier Skills English website. It’s free and it will help you with your English.

Jack: Finally, don’t forget to listen to the end of this podcast because we have a new football phrase for you to guess.

Topic Focus

Rich: So, we are going to do three roleplays. In each roleplay, you will hear people … us … in different situations where we are meeting people for the first time.

Jack: Your task is to listen to each situation and think about: 1. what is the situation, where are we and what are we doing? and  2. Who is meeting who for the first time?

Roleplay 1   

Rich: Morning guys! I’ve got someone here that I’d like you all to meet. Our new signing from Paris St. Germain … Louis Bernard.

Jack: Brilliant! I’ve heard so much about you. It’s really great to meet you. My name’s Dave Hatchet and I play in midfield. 

Louis: ah

This is James Wall who plays in defence 

Louis: hmmm

Jack: and this is Bob Blocker our goalkeeper.

Louis: hmmm

Jack: You’re going to be great in attack, aren’t you, Louis?

Louis: Er … oui

Rich: Louis doesn’t speak much English yet but I’m sure he’ll let his boots do the talking on the pitch.

Jack: Well, we’re all very happy to meet you, Louis, and we can help you with your English if you score a few goals for the team!

Rich: Welcome to the Premier League, Louis!

Language Focus 1

Rich: When you meet someone for the first time there are some common phrases you can use that are very useful to remember.

Jack: In the roleplay, we used the phrase It’s really great to meet you and there are lots of similar phrases you can use. Some of these are It’s nice to meet you, Pleased to meet you and how do you do?

Rich: These are quite formal. If you are meeting in a more informal situation you might say hi, how are you doing? This means the same but is more friendly. 

Jack: In this roleplay, we also introduced someone else. We introduced a new player to his teammates. Did you catch the phrase we used?

Rich: the most important phrase when introducing another person is this is. In the conversation, you heard this is Bob Blocker and this is James Wall.

Jack: You also heard I’ve got someone here that I’d like you all to meet. This is quite informal and there are lots of other phrases that you might hear in different situations.

Rich: At work in a more formal situation, someone might introduce someone by saying: May I or Can I introduce my colleague. 

Jack: If the situation is more informal it’s possible just to use names. For example, if I was introducing Rich to my friend John I could say: John this is Rich, Rich this is John or I could even just say John, Rich. Rich, John.

Rich: I like that. Really simple. You can practise this language a little more in the activities below this podcast or in our Premier Skills English Live lessons if you’ve registered on the website.

Jack: Let’s move on to our second roleplay. Remember while you are listening, answer these two questions: 1. What is the situation, where are we and what are we doing? and 2. Who’s meeting who for the first time?

Roleplay 2

Jack: Which floor?

Rich: Sorry?

Jack: Which floor would you like to go to?

Rich: Sixth floor, please.

Jack: Sixth floor, OK.

Rich: Er … the doors don’t seem to be opening.

Jack: Hmmm … no. This is not good. We seem to be stuck.

Rich: Maybe press the alarm?

Jack: Good idea. Hello? Hello?

Rich: What did they say?

Jack: We could be here for some time. This is a bit awkward.

Rich: Yes – I need the loo.

… hum or whistle

Rich: Do you work here?

Jack: Yes, I work in accounts on the sixth floor.

Rich: Pleased to meet you. Have we met before? I work on the fourth floor in performance management.

Jack: Er .. no, I don’t think so. It’s not a bad place to work, is it?

Rich: No, I’ve been here for three years now … I’m sure I recognise your face … that’s it … you’re an Arsenal fan, aren’t you?

Jack: That’s right.

Rich: They had a great result last week. I didn’t catch your name. What did you say your name was?

Jack: Jack. It’s Jack. And who do you support?

Rich: I’m a Liverpool fan.

Jack: They’re having a good season too …hang on  Can you hear something?

Rich: Sounds like we’re moving again… just in time.

Doors opening. 

Jack: Well, nice to meet you again Rich.

Rich: Yes. See you around.

Language Focus 2

Jack: You don’t only meet people for the first time at meetings or at parties. You might also have to break the ice in more surprising places.

Rich: In this roleplay, we were stuck in a lift and we started to make small talk. There are lots of other similar situations where this might happen. Some examples could be waiting for a bus, train or plane that is delayed, speaking to a taxi driver or a hairdresser.

Jack: What is small talk?

Rich: Small talk is conversation that everyone feels comfortable talking about. Nothing too controversial or serious. Something light-hearted and informal. In the conversation, we spoke about where we work and football. Other common small talk topics could be the weather, holidays or maybe traffic.

Jack: We use these topics to break the ice. In the conversation, Rich said Do you work here? This started a conversation about work. And Rich asked me about my football team which started another conversation.

Rich: There are lots of common phrases that you can use to the break the ice with someone. Here are five common phrases or ice-breakers and we want you to think about where and when you could use the phrase.

Jack: Number one: Do you think it will be here soon? 

Number two: Do you come here often? 

Number three: Do you mind if I join you? 

Number four: Have you got a light? 

Number five: Did you come far to get here?

Jack: Another way to start a conversation is to give someone a compliment. A compliment is a phrase to say something nice about someone.

Rich: In the roleplay, I said Arsenal had a great result last week. I gave a compliment to Jack’s team after I found out he was an Arsenal fan.

Jack: You might give more direct compliments to start a conversation too. You could say something like I love your shoes - where did you get them from? But you shouldn’t be too personal about someone’s appearance.

Rich: We’ve got more about the language of compliments and small talk on the page below and in this week’s Premier Skills English Live material.

Jack: Let’s move on to our third roleplay.

Rich: Remember while you are listening, answer these two questions: 1. What is the situation, where are we and what are we doing? and 2. Who’s meeting who for the first time?

Roleplay 3

Rich: Good afternoon. Your name is …

Jack: My name is Jack … Jack Radford. Pleased to meet you.

Rich: Thanks for coming today, Jack. Sorry to keep you waiting. We’d like to start by asking you a few questions.

Jack: Certainly. Please. Go ahead.

Rich: Could you start by telling us why you have applied for the position of Manchester Utd manager?

Jack: Well, I’m a very ambitious person and I’ve always been interested in football. I’m a team player and I work well with others. I always use my initiative and I keep my cool in difficult situations. This would be very important on the touchline if there are any contentious decisions. 

Rich: Thank you. What would you say is your greatest weakness?

Jack: Possibly my lack of experience for the job but I would more than make up for this with hard work and dedication.

Rich: What football managerial experience do you actually have?

Jack: Actually, none.

Rich: Ah, I see. Well, it’s been great speaking to you today and we will be in touch soon.

Language Focus 3

Rich: The language of job interviews is usually formal and introductions will be as well. 

Jack: In formal situations, it’s a good idea to avoid using yes and no. In the roleplay I said certainly instead of yes but you could also say of course or I’d be happy to.

Rich: You need to practise talking about yourself in these situations and in more detail than when you’re making small talk like in the previous roleplay

Jack: In job interviews, you need to talk about your personality, your strengths, your weaknesses and your future goals.

Rich: Listen to the conversation again. What does Jack say about his personality, strengths, weaknesses and future goals?  Do you think he’s going to get the job?

Football Phrase

Rich: Have you got a football phrase for us this week? 

Jack: Yes, I have, but first, last week’s football phrase. The phrase was just a word and the word was replay. A replay is a second match that is played in some cup competitions after the first match has finished in a draw. In the FA Cup, Spurs drew with Newport County so the match went to a replay.

Rich: Well done if you got the question right. What’s this week’s football phrase Jack?

Jack: This week’s football phrase is to *** **** ***** ****. The phrase is a cliche and idiom that means to work very, very hard. You often hear managers say my players *** ***** ***** **** at the end of the match. 

Rich: That’s difficult. Can we have a clue?

Jack: Alright. One word in the phrase is something you wear on your feet.

Rich: Right, that’s all we have time for this week! Don’t forget to write your answers to our questions and make a guess at our football phrase in the comments below.

Jack: And don’t forget to listen to our round-up show called ‘This Week’. And sign up for our Premier Skills English Live Lessons on the Premier Skills English homepage. Just hit the live button.

Rich: If you have enjoyed this podcast or found it useful, leave us a review or rating and that will help other people find us. Bye for now and enjoy your football!

Vocabulary

How much did you understand?

In the podcast, Rich and Jack used some words and phrases that might be new for you. Do you know the words in bold?

It can be really difficult to break the ice - you know to start speaking to people you haven't met before.

To be honest, it was a bit awkward. At first we were standing around not saying anything to each other.

There were a few more tricky words in the podcast. Do you know what they all mean? Try the activity below, then, listen to the podcast again to hear how we used the words.

Activity 1

Activity 1: In this activity, try to match the words and phrases to the descriptions.
Can you match the words to the descriptions?

Jose Mourinho and Alex Ferguson. What do you think they said when they met for the first time?

Formal or Informal

Introducing People

In this week's podcast, Jack and Rich spoke about speaking to people for the first time. We will focus on the language that we use in this podcast in lesson five of our activity week. If you haven't signed up for the activity week yet, you can do it here:

https://premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org/live/february-week-1

In the next section, we are going to speak about the language of formality. Jack and Rich spoke very differently in the first roleplay and the third roleplay. Look at these two examples: 

Brilliant! I’ve heard so much about you. It’s really great to meet you. My name’s Dave Hatchet and I play in midfield.

My name is Jack … Jack Radford. A pleasure to meet you.

Thanks for coming today, Jack. Sorry to keep you waiting. We would like to start by asking you a few questions.

The two examples are very different. The first example is quite informal whereas the second example is quite formal. Take a look at the examples again. Why do you think we have highlighted some words in red and some words in blue?

Here are some common differences between formal and informal language:

  1. Informal language is often shortened; contractions such as I'm, I've, we'd are used.
  2. Words are often left out in informal language; how you doing? rather than how are you doing? is a common introduction and hiya! is actually a short form of How are you?
  3. Everyday adjectives and adverbs tend to be used more in informal greetings e.g. It's really great to meet you. We tend to use more nouns in formal language e.g. It's a pleasure to meet you
  4. Formal language usually uses longer words and sentences. In the example above, you can see; We would like to start by asking you a few questions. If this phrase was more informal you might hear something like; Can we ask you a few questions?

In this activity, look at some different phrases used in greetings and introductions and decide if they are formal or informal.

Activity 2

Activity 2: In this activity, decide if the phrases you see should be used in formal or informal situations.
Choose the correct answer.

Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley. What do you think they said to break the ice?

Language

What is 'small talk'?

In the second roleplay in this week's podcast, you heard Rich and Jack making small talk about work and football. Small talk is conversation that everyone feels comfortable talking about. Nothing too controversial or serious. Something light-hearted and informal. Other common small talk topics could be:

  • the weather
  • holidays
  • traffic
  • news
  • sport

These are common small talk topics in the UK. Are these suitable topics where you live? Some of the worst small talk topics in the UK would probably be money and politics. It's never a good idea to start a conversation with the question: How much money do you earn?!

Task 1

There are lots of common phrases that you can use to break the ice with someone. Here are five common phrases or ice-breakers and we want you to think about where and when you could use the phrase. Write your answers in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

  1. Do you think it will be here soon? 
  2. Do you come here often? 
  3. Do you mind if I join you? 
  4. Have you got a light? 
  5. Did you come far to get here?

Vladimir Putin and Diego Maradona. How did they start this conversation?

Task 2

Famous Conversations

Your second task is to look at the photos of famous people you can see on this page and write a short dialogue. Choose one of the photos to write about. We want you to think about how to break the ice (how to start a conversation). Think about the words and phrases we have used in this podcast and whether you should use formal or informal language. This is what you need to do to write your dialogue:

  1. Choose one of the four photos you can see on this page.
  2. Greet or introduce each other.
  3. Ask each other a question.
  4. One of the people in the photo introduces you to the other person.
  5. Say something about yourself.

Try to use as many of the words and phrases from this podcast as you can. Write your dialogue in the comments section at the bottom of this page.

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What do you think?

In this week’s podcast, Jack and Rich spoke about speaking to people for the first time.

Are you nervous when speaking to people for the first time? Do you find it easy to start conversations?

What do you normally speak about when you meet someone for the first time?

Look at the tasks above and write your answers. 

Remember to write your guess for this week's football phrase, too!

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bao1960's picture
bao1960
23/11/2023
VN
443
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good


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bao1960
23/11/2023 02:41
Vietnam
Manchester United
443

good

hsn's picture
hsn
08/08/2020
TR
5560
points

I used to be nervous when speaking the people for the first time. But when I get older there is no matter. When I meet a person for the first time I generally speak about activity which taken place by us like walking in the park or speak about environment that we share like theatre etc.
Task1- 1-Bus/Train station.2-Stadium/Theatre/Park/Cinema e.t.c
3- Any group 4-Any one 5- Any place which speaking taken place like office,lecture.


hsn's picture
hsn
08/08/2020 17:45
Turkey
Tottenham Hotspur
5560

I used to be nervous when speaking the people for the first time. But when I get older there is no matter. When I meet a person for the first time I generally speak about activity which taken place by us like walking in the park or speak about environment that we share like theatre etc.
Task1- 1-Bus/Train station.2-Stadium/Theatre/Park/Cinema e.t.c
3- Any group 4-Any one 5- Any place which speaking taken place like office,lecture.

yacine's picture
yacine
20/09/2019
DZ
196
points

i don't like asking people that i don't know, buit if they ask me i don't mind.


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yacine
20/09/2019 11:07
Algeria
Manchester United
196

i don't like asking people that i don't know, buit if they ask me i don't mind.

Tee
13/09/2019
JP
309
points

I'll ask some questions to someone when I meet then.
I also find good things. After I for praise something.


Tee
13/09/2019 00:50
Japan
Manchester City
309

I'll ask some questions to someone when I meet then.
I also find good things. After I for praise something.

Dayana Alexandra's picture
Dayana Alexandra
23/08/2019
CO
91
points

1. I get nervous, I don't have enough confidence to start a conversation
I don't find it easy to start conversations, but I get along with people when they want to socialize with me
2. I try to talk about issues in common or about that person


Dayana Alexandra's picture
Dayana Alexandra
23/08/2019 01:29
Colombia
Manchester United
91

1. I get nervous, I don't have enough confidence to start a conversation
I don't find it easy to start conversations, but I get along with people when they want to socialize with me
2. I try to talk about issues in common or about that person

Juan_Pablo_Quintero's picture
Juan_Pablo_Quintero
23/08/2019
CO
90
points

1-I feel normal, it makes it easier for me to talk to people I don't know and more when they are my age
2-I ask him how his day has been and I try to get into his life but not in a gossipy way


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Juan_Pablo_Quintero
23/08/2019 01:28
Colombia
Manchester United
90

1-I feel normal, it makes it easier for me to talk to people I don't know and more when they are my age
2-I ask him how his day has been and I try to get into his life but not in a gossipy way

JhoanSebastian's picture
JhoanSebastian
22/08/2019
CO
81
points

1)Normally I get nervous when I talk to a pre-person for a cousin but it is not easy for me without knowing the people we don't know today where we are from the core of society
2)What a person is talking about for the first time is actually talking about a lot of issues of what happens in everyday life


JhoanSebastian's picture
JhoanSebastian
22/08/2019 19:30
Colombia
Manchester United
81

1)Normally I get nervous when I talk to a pre-person for a cousin but it is not easy for me without knowing the people we don't know today where we are from the core of society
2)What a person is talking about for the first time is actually talking about a lot of issues of what happens in everyday life

MariangelBermeo123's picture
MariangelBermeo123
22/08/2019
CO
87
points

1.Normally it is not up to the person and if I find it easy to generate conversations since I am very friendly.
2.Of preferences interests passions favorite color favorite animal that kind of thing.


MariangelBermeo123's picture
MariangelBermeo123
22/08/2019 06:21
Colombia
Manchester United
87

1.Normally it is not up to the person and if I find it easy to generate conversations since I am very friendly.
2.Of preferences interests passions favorite color favorite animal that kind of thing.

Santiago Higuita
22/08/2019
CO
82
points

1. If I get very nervous when I talk to someone for the first time
2. I almost always ask in which school you study, your age, where you live.


Santiago Higuita
22/08/2019 05:38
Colombia
Liverpool
82

1. If I get very nervous when I talk to someone for the first time
2. I almost always ask in which school you study, your age, where you live.

Juan Manuel gomez
22/08/2019
CO
87
points

1.if I am very shy when I talk to a person for the first time and it is very difficult yo start a conversation.
2.I usually try to meet the other person always improvise and I never hace a clear topic


Juan Manuel gomez
22/08/2019 04:01
Colombia
Arsenal
87

1.if I am very shy when I talk to a person for the first time and it is very difficult yo start a conversation.
2.I usually try to meet the other person always improvise and I never hace a clear topic

Karol Yulieth
22/08/2019
CO
22
points

1.when i start a conversation with someone i dont get nervous
2.I usually ask him what his name is or where he lives things like that or some hobby


Karol Yulieth
22/08/2019 03:56
Colombia
Manchester United
22

1.when i start a conversation with someone i dont get nervous
2.I usually ask him what his name is or where he lives things like that or some hobby

Mario Camacho Fiesco
22/08/2019
CO
88
points

1. Sometimes it is difficult to talk depending on the situation, with whom and where.
2. I speak about what she / he like.


Mario Camacho Fiesco
22/08/2019 03:45
Colombia
Manchester United
88

1. Sometimes it is difficult to talk depending on the situation, with whom and where.
2. I speak about what she / he like.

magdarojas.'s picture
magdarojas.
22/08/2019
CO
87
points

1.the truth is not usually nervous just let the conversation flow and try to feel confident
2.I talk about common topics I can talk about news, work, weather and other topics


magdarojas.'s picture
magdarojas.
22/08/2019 03:32
Colombia
Manchester United
87

1.the truth is not usually nervous just let the conversation flow and try to feel confident
2.I talk about common topics I can talk about news, work, weather and other topics

Juan Ortiz's picture
Juan Ortiz
22/08/2019
CO
86
points

1. I'm a few nervious, i think the first conversation is very unconfortable
2. About her/him life, or any theme


Juan Ortiz's picture
Juan Ortiz
22/08/2019 03:27
Colombia
AFC Bournemouth
86

1. I'm a few nervious, i think the first conversation is very unconfortable
2. About her/him life, or any theme

Maria José Guzmán G.
22/08/2019
CO
10
points

1. Yes, Whenever I am going to start a conversation or by simply having a new person talking to me, I get very nervous.
2.When I start meeting a person, or when a conversation begins. I like to ask specific questions, whether they are music genres, sports you practice, your biggest fear, your favorite food, your favorite place in the city, your favorite place in the world, your expectation for the future. His favorite subject. And from the answers given to me by that person, many more questions arise.


Maria José Guzmán G.
22/08/2019 02:09
Colombia
Manchester City
10

1. Yes, Whenever I am going to start a conversation or by simply having a new person talking to me, I get very nervous.
2.When I start meeting a person, or when a conversation begins. I like to ask specific questions, whether they are music genres, sports you practice, your biggest fear, your favorite food, your favorite place in the city, your favorite place in the world, your expectation for the future. His favorite subject. And from the answers given to me by that person, many more questions arise.

ramirez2002
22/08/2019
CO
85
points

1. I don't feel nervous I am very friendly so it is very easy for me to talk to you
2. I greet the person and then we talk about things in common


ramirez2002
22/08/2019 01:05
Colombia
Manchester United
85

1. I don't feel nervous I am very friendly so it is very easy for me to talk to you
2. I greet the person and then we talk about things in common

isabelacatañoguzman
22/08/2019
CO
52
points

1- I really don't find it difficult to take the initiative to talk to someone unknown, but if I find it difficult to have a conversation because I can't find a topic.
2-about what it is called, where it is from, where it studies or works etc.


isabelacatañoguzman
22/08/2019 00:48
Colombia
Manchester United
52

1- I really don't find it difficult to take the initiative to talk to someone unknown, but if I find it difficult to have a conversation because I can't find a topic.
2-about what it is called, where it is from, where it studies or works etc.

PatriciaGomezGuzman
22/08/2019
CO
83
points

1.
Many times yes since it is a person we do not know and not see you.

2.
It almost always starts talking about personal issues such as how old are your hobbies and what do you do.


PatriciaGomezGuzman
22/08/2019 00:23
Colombia
Manchester United
83

1.
Many times yes since it is a person we do not know and not see you.

2.
It almost always starts talking about personal issues such as how old are your hobbies and what do you do.

DaViD anDres
21/08/2019
CO
86
points

1 I usually feel a little nervous when I talk to a person for the first time and I find it difficult to start a conversation
2 I usually talk about something in common that I have with the other person


DaViD anDres
21/08/2019 23:53
Colombia
Chelsea
86

1 I usually feel a little nervous when I talk to a person for the first time and I find it difficult to start a conversation
2 I usually talk about something in common that I have with the other person

juan jose castro08
21/08/2019
CO
42
points

1. Really i am not nervous when talkin whith a person for the first time
2. I Always ask hpw old are you , where do you live , etc


juan jose castro08
21/08/2019 18:08
Colombia
Liverpool
42

1. Really i am not nervous when talkin whith a person for the first time
2. I Always ask hpw old are you , where do you live , etc

santiagomontes
21/08/2019
CO
66
points

1.Yes,because i'm a introvert person and i can't start a conversation easy.
2.i speak about what she/he like.


santiagomontes
21/08/2019 03:23
Colombia
Manchester United
66

1.Yes,because i'm a introvert person and i can't start a conversation easy.
2.i speak about what she/he like.

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Ximena Alvarez
21/08/2019
CO
87
points

1. Of course not, I don't get nervous talking to people.
2. It is very simple for me to start a conversation for the first time since I am somewhat spontaneous.
3. Normally in a conversation I start talking about their hobbies and knowing a little more about that person.


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Ximena Alvarez
21/08/2019 02:20
Colombia
Chelsea
87

1. Of course not, I don't get nervous talking to people.
2. It is very simple for me to start a conversation for the first time since I am somewhat spontaneous.
3. Normally in a conversation I start talking about their hobbies and knowing a little more about that person.

FernandaRiveraAnturi
21/08/2019
CO
67
points

1. It is difficult for me because I am very shy
2. When something bothers me I prefer to shut it up and carry everything peacefully


FernandaRiveraAnturi
21/08/2019 01:32
Colombia
Manchester United
67

1. It is difficult for me because I am very shy
2. When something bothers me I prefer to shut it up and carry everything peacefully

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DiegoFigueroa9B
21/08/2019
CO
85
points

1.Sometimes it is difficult to talk depending on the situation, with whom and where.
2. some like personal things, where's from, etc.


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DiegoFigueroa9B
21/08/2019 00:06
Colombia
Arsenal
85

1.Sometimes it is difficult to talk depending on the situation, with whom and where.
2. some like personal things, where's from, etc.

valentina trujillo
20/08/2019
CO
75
points

1) not really, I'm very shy and I get nervous
2) I talk about what I like and try to get to know the person more


valentina trujillo
20/08/2019 23:51
Colombia
Arsenal
75

1) not really, I'm very shy and I get nervous
2) I talk about what I like and try to get to know the person more

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danielacarolina
20/08/2019
CO
22
points

1. Normally when I am going to start a conversation for the first time with someone I am very nervous, and it is difficult for me to start conversations

2. Usually what I talk to someone when I first meet her is about her personal details, for example, what is her name?


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danielacarolina
20/08/2019 22:58
Colombia
Manchester United
22

1. Normally when I am going to start a conversation for the first time with someone I am very nervous, and it is difficult for me to start conversations

2. Usually what I talk to someone when I first meet her is about her personal details, for example, what is her name?

juandiego
20/08/2019
CO
81
points

1)Yes,I feel nervous.
2)I usually talk about what is the other person is doing,or new series or TV.


juandiego
20/08/2019 22:10
Colombia
Manchester United
81

1)Yes,I feel nervous.
2)I usually talk about what is the other person is doing,or new series or TV.

Fernanda correa
20/08/2019
CO
14
points

1.I find it easy to have a conversation with someone for the first time since I am very sociable.
2.The first time I talk to a person, I take the time to meet them to know what they like and what they don't like.


Fernanda correa
20/08/2019 22:04
Colombia
Manchester United
14

1.I find it easy to have a conversation with someone for the first time since I am very sociable.
2.The first time I talk to a person, I take the time to meet them to know what they like and what they don't like.

Maria Camila
20/08/2019
CO
83
points

1.I am not at all nervous and i find it easy since i consider myself a very social person.
2.Nothing bothers me because you just have to give peace and love,and you have to generate good energy towards others.


Maria Camila
20/08/2019 21:40
Colombia
Manchester United
83

1.I am not at all nervous and i find it easy since i consider myself a very social person.
2.Nothing bothers me because you just have to give peace and love,and you have to generate good energy towards others.

gabrielaugustogarzon
20/08/2019
CO
89
points

1 i feel shy so I don't talk to many people. 2 I spoke with other person about the topic interesting


gabrielaugustogarzon
20/08/2019 21:18
Colombia
Liverpool
89

1 i feel shy so I don't talk to many people. 2 I spoke with other person about the topic interesting

AnaSofySantofimio
20/08/2019
CO
25
points

1. Yes, I nervous.
2. I usually speak of things as music, series, life, family.


AnaSofySantofimio
20/08/2019 21:01
Colombia
AFC Bournemouth
25

1. Yes, I nervous.
2. I usually speak of things as music, series, life, family.

AnaSofySantofimio
20/08/2019
CO
25
points

1. Yes, I fell nervous.
2. I speak about music or things of the life.


AnaSofySantofimio
20/08/2019 20:45
Colombia
AFC Bournemouth
25

1. Yes, I fell nervous.
2. I speak about music or things of the life.

Mariacordoba12
20/08/2019
CO
30
points

1. The truth is that I am very nervous when I speak with a person for the first time. 2. I always ask him what he does, what he likes to do in his spare time, where he lives.


Mariacordoba12
20/08/2019 18:46
Colombia
Manchester United
30

1. The truth is that I am very nervous when I speak with a person for the first time. 2. I always ask him what he does, what he likes to do in his spare time, where he lives.

soffirodriguez
20/08/2019
CO
15
points

Yes,i feel a little nervous since i don't talk much ,The other person Likely to start the conversation


soffirodriguez
20/08/2019 04:43
Colombia
Manchester United
15

Yes,i feel a little nervous since i don't talk much ,The other person Likely to start the conversation

Paula valbuena
20/08/2019
CO
119
points

1) I don't feel nervous since I am a person who talks a lot so it is not difficult for me to start a conversation
2) I begin to know how he or she is and then start talking about the subject for which we are gathered


Paula valbuena
20/08/2019 02:44
Colombia
Manchester United
119

1) I don't feel nervous since I am a person who talks a lot so it is not difficult for me to start a conversation
2) I begin to know how he or she is and then start talking about the subject for which we are gathered

Juandavidsambony
20/08/2019
CO
18
points

1-Of course, the first impression is important, but then I take them with confidence
2-I talk about the things of life


Juandavidsambony
20/08/2019 02:28
Colombia
Manchester United
18

1-Of course, the first impression is important, but then I take them with confidence
2-I talk about the things of life

Martingomez
20/08/2019
CO
20
points

Yes, but it is easy to find a topic to enter into trust.

I usually start asking how he feels and what he does.


Martingomez
20/08/2019 02:09
Colombia
Manchester United
20

Yes, but it is easy to find a topic to enter into trust.

I usually start asking how he feels and what he does.

Juan sebastian
19/08/2019
CO
89
points

1.
I don't feel nervous since I like talking to people and I find it a bit easy to start a conversation
2.I ask a little about his life and his tastes


Juan sebastian
19/08/2019 22:50
Colombia
Manchester United
89

1.
I don't feel nervous since I like talking to people and I find it a bit easy to start a conversation
2.I ask a little about his life and his tastes

Julianarojas92
19/08/2019
CO
83
points

1. I find it difficult, because I am a very nervous person, I think I get red and even stutter
2. I am inclined to know his life, his tastes, his hobbies, among other things that I think are very important.


Julianarojas92
19/08/2019 22:48
Colombia
Manchester United
83

1. I find it difficult, because I am a very nervous person, I think I get red and even stutter
2. I am inclined to know his life, his tastes, his hobbies, among other things that I think are very important.

NataliaParedes
19/08/2019
CO
108
points

1 I consider my self a friendly person so is no a big deal to meet people.

2 well I don't have an especially words just, adjust myself to the context


NataliaParedes
19/08/2019 21:26
Colombia
Manchester United
108

1 I consider my self a friendly person so is no a big deal to meet people.

2 well I don't have an especially words just, adjust myself to the context

laurapolanco
19/08/2019
CO
78
points

1) I get nervous, but then it's confidence.

2) I ask him basic things like where he was born or how his family is


laurapolanco
19/08/2019 20:35
Colombia
Manchester United
78

1) I get nervous, but then it's confidence.

2) I ask him basic things like where he was born or how his family is

Juanpablorojas
19/08/2019
CO
89
points

1. Yes, sometimes I feel a little nervous and uncomfortable at the beginning of the conversation, usually the other person starts the conversation.
2. When I talk to someone for the first time I usually ask him about his life and his occupation.


Juanpablorojas
19/08/2019 05:07
Colombia
Manchester United
89

1. Yes, sometimes I feel a little nervous and uncomfortable at the beginning of the conversation, usually the other person starts the conversation.
2. When I talk to someone for the first time I usually ask him about his life and his occupation.

mauricio marin
19/08/2019
CO
87
points

1) I get nervious at firs but then the is confidence.

2) i ask him basic things like where it comes from or his your tastes.


mauricio marin
19/08/2019 04:55
Colombia
Manchester United
87

1) I get nervious at firs but then the is confidence.

2) i ask him basic things like where it comes from or his your tastes.

juanfelipebonilla
19/08/2019
CO
87
points

1. Usually if I am a little nervous because I want to make a good impression but if I find it easy to start a conversation since nothing else is known about the other person
2. I usually talk about the tastes or personality of the other person and I like to analyze the person while you tell me their things to create an image of it


juanfelipebonilla
19/08/2019 03:35
Colombia
Manchester United
87

1. Usually if I am a little nervous because I want to make a good impression but if I find it easy to start a conversation since nothing else is known about the other person
2. I usually talk about the tastes or personality of the other person and I like to analyze the person while you tell me their things to create an image of it

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TaniaVanessa6
19/08/2019
CO
103
points

1. Yes, the first few times I am shy. It is not easy for me to initiate conversations; most times, the other person starts it, or we just both keep quiet


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TaniaVanessa6
19/08/2019 02:38
Colombia
Manchester United
103

1. Yes, the first few times I am shy. It is not easy for me to initiate conversations; most times, the other person starts it, or we just both keep quiet

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Zharick Peña Cano
19/08/2019
CO
95
points

- I am not very nervous when talking to people for the first time, if I find it easy to start conversations because I am very incoming.
- If you are someone of the same age I can ask you: in which school do you study, how are you doing in the study, your favorite subject. If you are not the same age, I can ask you about your work.


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Zharick Peña Cano
19/08/2019 02:21
Colombia
Manchester United
95

- I am not very nervous when talking to people for the first time, if I find it easy to start conversations because I am very incoming.
- If you are someone of the same age I can ask you: in which school do you study, how are you doing in the study, your favorite subject. If you are not the same age, I can ask you about your work.

valentinabenavides
18/08/2019
CO
90
points

1.No, I dont feel nervous because I am a person to find conversation topics very easily.
2. I usually use topics where people can talk about their life like what they do,their hobbies,where it is,among others,to make them feel comfortable.


valentinabenavides
18/08/2019 23:26
Colombia
Manchester United
90

1.No, I dont feel nervous because I am a person to find conversation topics very easily.
2. I usually use topics where people can talk about their life like what they do,their hobbies,where it is,among others,to make them feel comfortable.

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MapaRuiz1011
18/08/2019
CO
76
points

1. I'm not really nervous, I like talking to people who look nice and not like some who are all arrogant, honestly if

2. It depends on where you know it, start the conversation with informal questions, referring to the place, weather, etc ...


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MapaRuiz1011
18/08/2019 22:21
Colombia
Manchester United
76

1. I'm not really nervous, I like talking to people who look nice and not like some who are all arrogant, honestly if

2. It depends on where you know it, start the conversation with informal questions, referring to the place, weather, etc ...

Anthony Montealegre
18/08/2019
CO
85
points

1 I get very nervous and also ashamed and after a few minutes I speak normally with a lot of confidence. 2 We talk about where we live in which school we study among other things


Anthony Montealegre
18/08/2019 19:06
Colombia
Manchester United
85

1 I get very nervous and also ashamed and after a few minutes I speak normally with a lot of confidence. 2 We talk about where we live in which school we study among other things

lufe castillo 38
18/08/2019
CO
39
points

1- I'm very sociable and I love make friends have therefore I dont feel when nervous speak to people.
2-I like to talk about my life and experiences


lufe castillo 38
18/08/2019 18:19
Colombia
Manchester United
39

1- I'm very sociable and I love make friends have therefore I dont feel when nervous speak to people.
2-I like to talk about my life and experiences

Level

3
Average: 3 (1 vote)

Goals

Skills: Listening

Vocabulary: Phrases to introduce yourself

Vocabulary: Phrases to introduce others

Task: Write a short dialogue