Рогинко Екатерина Владимировна

Who is this course for?
For those who:
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Want to have some practice
Want to improve their memory
Want to keep and improve their language skills

SMALL TALK
WHO? - Strangers
WHERE? – Parties, Elevators, Meetings, Class etc.
WHY? – Make people feel comfortable
How can we break the ice?

SMALL TALK
WHO? - Strangers
WHERE? – Parties, Elevators, Meetings, Class, Hotel etc.
WHY? – Make people feel comfortable
How can we break the ice?
Introduce yourself
Tell a joke
Tell that you are a bit nervous
Give a compliment
Talk about the weather
Ask something

Use FORD method
FORD stands for
FAMILY
OCCUPATION
RECREATION
DREAMS
https://www.engvid.com/ford-method-small-talk/#quiz

Small talks with FORD - Family
Keep it light and easy! Don’t ask too personal questions
Where are you from originally?
Is your family here with you?
Where did you meet your wife / husband?
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Do you come from a big family?
How are your children?
Do you have any pets?

Small talks with FORD - Occupation
Be tactful and delicate
What is keeping you busy these days? (Don’t ask: Have you got a job?)
Oh, that’s interesting! How did you get started in that?
How long have you been in your field?
What’s the best part of your job/ project?
No questions about money!!!

Small talks with FORD - Recreation
Find similarities /don’t talk all the time about your way to relax
What do you do for fun?
Do you play any sports?
How long?
Have you seen any good movie recently?

Small talks with FORD - Dreams
Smile, listen, learn
Any plans for the weekend?
What’s your dream place to visit?
What countries do you find worth visiting?
What do you want to do / to see / to paint / to read next?

Quiz
1) In FORD small talk, what does the F represent?
1 family 2 fun 3 food 4 facts
2) In FORD small talk, what does the O represent?
1 objects 2 ornament 3 obligation 4 occupation
3) Which of the following is an example of an occupation?
1 telephone 2 oven 3 dentist 4 cat

Quiz
4) In FORD, what does the R represent?
1 reality 2 recreation 3 reading 4 resume
5) "Recreation" is another word for ______.
1 work 2 chores/housework 3 hobbies /free time 4 revising for an exam

Quiz
6) In FORD small talk, what does the D represent?
1 dogs 2 dollars 3 dancing 4 dreams
7) In FORD small talk, you can talk about your dreams. What are dreams in the FORD method?
1 What you see when you sleep.
2 Your hopes and goals for the future.
3 Your nightmares.
4 Your fairy tale fantasies.

Quiz
8) Here is an example of a common small talk question.
"What's ___________ you busy these days?“
1 keep 2 make 3 keeping 4 doing
9) You want to ask someone about his/her hobbies and interests. You ask:
"What do you do for _______?“
1 good 2 fun 3 hobby 4 work

Quiz
10) When you meet someone, which of the following is not a good question?
1 What's keeping you busy these days?
2 How much money do you make?
3 Where are you from originally?
4 Have you seen any good movies recently?

Quiz
1) In FORD small talk, what does the F represent?
1 family 2 fun 3 food 4 facts
2) In FORD small talk, what does the O represent?
1 objects 2 ornament 3 obligation 4 occupation
3) Which of the following is an example of an occupation?
1 telephone 2 oven 3 dentist 4 cat
4) In FORD, what does the R represent?
1 reality 2 recreation 3 reading 4 resume
5) "Recreation" is another word for ______.
1 work 2 chores/housework 3 hobbies /free time 4 revising for an exam

Quiz
6) In FORD small talk, what does the D represent?
1 dogs 2 dollars 3 dancing 4 dreams
7) In FORD small talk, you can talk about your dreams. What are dreams in the FORD method?
1 What you see when you sleep.
2 Your hopes and goals for the future.
3 Your nightmares.
4 Your fairy tale fantasies.

Quiz
8) Here is an example of a common small talk question.
"What's ___________ you busy these days?“
1 keep 2 make 3 keeping 4 doing
9) You want to ask someone about his/her hobbies and interests. You ask:
"What do you do for _______?“
1 good 2 fun 3 hobby 4 work
10) When you meet someone, which of the following is not a good question?
1 What's keeping you busy these days?
2 How much money do you make?
3 Where are you from originally?
4 Have you seen any good movies recently?

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Present Simple vs Present Continuous
are you having
does he do
Are you going away
Do you want
Is she cooking

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Present Simple vs Present Continuous
1 They always have…
2 She is having a shower.
3 We need an answer…
4. I’m studying…
5 She doesn’t eat …
6 They are always late.
7. Are you going out tonight?
8 He never replies…
9 It depends on…

Personality

Personality

Personality

Personality

Personality

Personality
Competitive
Selfish
Aggressive
Charming
Sensible
Sociable
Manipulative
Moody

Personality

Personality
Independent
Bossy
Affectionate
Reliable
Sensitive
Ambitious
Jealous