Keeping a Conversation Going

What are we learning today?

You will have a longer conversation with a partner. You will ask, react and add details.

Explanation

• A conversation has parts: a greeting, news, a reaction and an ending.
• Start with a greeting: "Hi! How's it going?"
• Give the turn back with "How about you?" or "What about you?"
• React with "Really?", "Wow!" or "Well done!"
• Use the present perfect for news. Use the past simple for details.
• Do not speak too long.

Examples

1. Hi Holly. How's it going? - Fine, thanks. How about you?
2. I've passed all my exams. - Well done! That's fantastic!
3. I've broken my arm. I fell over when I was skiing.

Remember!

• Ask your partner a question.
• Give your partner a chance to speak.

Check yourself

1. Which question gives the turn back to your partner?
2. Which tense do you use for details?