The life changing effect of small talk with strangers
Learn topic-related expressions and join the speaking club to practice them!
I'm Teacher Michael, a licensed English teacher.
I'm originally from the United States, but I have been working as a full-time TEFL-certified high school English teacher in Thailand since 2013. I have a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and I am currently studying for my Master's Degree in Liberal Arts.
Participants · 234 people
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D Harry -
Indira Shaimardinova -
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Adunia -
Devon
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Kseniya -
Early bird
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Edilania -
Lekhang
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Ms.Warren
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Gari
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Hilda
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ClaraGold
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Valery
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Suco -
Sơn Đinh -
kazi siam
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | Can you recognise when someone is trying to manipulate you? |
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| Q2. | What do you attribute the biggest successes in your life to? How about your biggest failures? |
| Q3. | When was the first time you participated in langclub? |
| Q4. | What are the bad habits of others you can"t ignore? |
| Q5. | If you had to choose one place to live for the rest of your life, where would it be and why? |
| Q6. | What"s the most important quality in a friend, and why? |
| Q7. | What would you do if you woke up one day with super strength? |
| Q8. | When do you decide to break off a friendship? |
| Q1. | What are some common topics for small talk in your culture? How do they compare to small talk topics in English-speaking cultures? |
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| Q2. | How comfortable do you feel making small talk in English? |
| Q3. | How important is body language and non-verbal communication in small talk? Can you give some examples? |
| Q4. | Do you think small talk is a necessary social skill? Why or why not? |
| Q5. | How can small talk be used as a tool to build relationships? |
| Q6. | In what situations is it appropriate to use small talk? |
| Q7. | How can you transition from small talk to more meaningful conversation? |
| Q8. | What strategies can you use to keep a conversation going when you run out of things to say? |
| Q1. | How often do you tell someone you miss them? |
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| Q2. | What benefits does art provide society? Does art hurt society in any way? |
| Q3. | Where did you hear about langclub first? |
| Q4. | Do you believe in astrology ? |
| Q5. | What is the most memorable or impactful speech or presentation you"ve ever heard? |
| Q6. | What are your thoughts on the use of gene editing and genetic engineering? |
| Q7. | How do you think we can promote greater access to affordable housing? |
| Q8. | What was the place you enjoyed visiting? |
Rules
Please be kind and respectful.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
No flirting! Don't ask for other people's social network, number etc. if he/she refuses to give them.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Give others an equal opportunity to speak.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Avoid Smoking / Drinking while you are talking.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Turning your camera on is mandatory.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
