Learning Objectives
Apply listening behaviors to improve comprehension of spoken English
Summarize content of spoken English conversations and speeches
Conversations are an opportunity for two or more people to exchange information either through speaking or written correspondence. Conversations can be formal, and take place in a business or educational setting. More commonly, conversations are informal and take place between friends, family and acquaintances who gather for meals, holidays or who meet for everyday encounters. Cultural norms play a role in the unspoken rules of conversations.
Key vocabulary
Acquaintance Dialogue Effective Exchange Encounter
Formal Informal Norms Opportunity Unspoken
Video and audio content
Watch Celeste Headlee discuss 10 useful rules for having better conversations.
Watch Amy Cuddy explain power poses and how body language shapes conversations.
Watch Julian Treasure explain how to speak powerfully.
