SMALL TALK
This section is devoted to small talk
Remember we use "small talk" in business and commercial situations as a way of socializing. It allows to exchange basic or trivial information with other people before deepen into a commercial transaction.
It is also useful as part of daily communication.
Try to record the most useful phrases in a vocabulary notepad and most important try to USE them!
Here you have the listening I played in class.
I've highlighted some phrases for you try to identify them, listen and repeat pronunciation and intonation.
OPENING
- Is this your first visit to...
- Have we met somewhere before?
KEEPING
- Really?
- Sure
- ...by the way...
- Amazing!
CLOSING
- Is that the time?
- It's been nice talking to you
- Would/Will you excuse me a moment?
- If you'll excuse me?
- I must...say hello to someone
ACTIVITY
Translate the following sentences into Spanish.
Closing a Conversation
It's been nice talking to you
It was nice meeting you
I'm sorry, but I have to go now
I'm sorry, but I have to leave now
I'll give you a call.
I'll send you an e-mail.
Could I contact you by e-mail/at your office?
How do I get in touch with you?
How can I reach/contact you?
I look forward to seeing you again.
We'll see you on Friday.
See you next week.
Let me give you my business card.
Here's my e-mail/office number.
Let's keep in touch by e-mail.
We'll be in touch.
Call me if you have any questions.
E-mail me.
GRAMMAR -Present simple & Present continuous
Exercise 1
Execise 2
Exercise 3
