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Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n

Apply listening behaviors to improve comprehension of spoken English<\/p>\r\n

Summarize content of spoken English conversations and speeches<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

\"PeopleConversations 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.<\/p>\r\n \r\n

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Key vocabulary<\/h3>\r\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Acquaintance \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Dialogue \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Effective \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Exchange \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Encounter<\/p>\r\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Formal \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Informal \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Norms\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Opportunity \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Unspoken<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\u2192Vocabulary Activities<\/a>\r\n

Video and audio content<\/span><\/h1>\r\n
\r\n\r\nWatch Celeste Headlee discuss 10 useful rules for having better conversations.<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/celeste_headlee_10_ways_to_have_a_better_conversation?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\nWatch Amy Cuddy explain power poses and how body language shapes conversations.<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\nWatch Julian Treasure explain how to speak powerfully.<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/julian_treasure_how_to_speak_so_that_people_want_to_listen?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n ","rendered":"
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Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n

Apply listening behaviors to improve comprehension of spoken English<\/p>\n

Summarize content of spoken English conversations and speeches<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"PeopleConversations 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.<\/p>\n

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Key vocabulary<\/h3>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Acquaintance \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Dialogue \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Effective \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Exchange \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Encounter<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Formal \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Informal \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Norms\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Opportunity \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Unspoken<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2192Vocabulary Activities<\/a><\/p>\n

Video and audio content<\/span><\/h1>\n
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Watch Celeste Headlee discuss 10 useful rules for having better conversations.<\/span><\/p>\n