4HV 10 ways to have a better conversation

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This lesson contains 19 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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Welcome 

Slide 1 - Slide

Goals 
1: At the end of this lesson you know the key to good conversations. 
2: At the end of this lesson you explain the importance of listening and practicing this in speaking activities. 

Slide 2 - Slide

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Slide 3 - Video

01:06
Celeste has noticed a big problem. What is it?



A
Our politicians rarely agree with each other.
B
More than ever before, people aren't listening to one another.
C
Conversations too often become arguments.

Slide 4 - Quiz

01:57
Why is Celeste worried about teenagers?



A
They fight a lot.
B
Instead of talking with their friends face-to-face, they text each other.
C
They aren't doing well in school

Slide 5 - Quiz

02:58
What does Celeste do for a living?


A
She's a teacher.
B
She's a professional interviewer.

Slide 6 - Quiz

04:51
What does she mean about rule number one?


A
Pay attention to the person or people you're with.
B
If you want to get out of a conversation, start using your phone.

Slide 7 - Quiz

06:04
What does she mean about rule number two?


A
Be willing to listen.
B
Be willing to teach people what you know.

Slide 8 - Quiz

06:41
What does she mean about rule number three?


A
Ask complicated questions, like, "Were you terrified?"
B
Ask questions that start with who, what, when, where, why or how.

Slide 9 - Quiz

07:26
What does she mean about rule number four?

A
Don't interrupt with every idea and story that comes to mind.
B
For more exciting conversation, share ideas and stories as they come to mind.

Slide 10 - Quiz

07:46
What does she mean about rule number five?


A
If you're not sure about something, guess - especially if you're an expert.
B
If you're not sure about something, say you don't know.

Slide 11 - Quiz

08:26
What does she mean about rule number six?

A
Tell people when something similar has happened to you. For example, if someone tells you about a wonderful experience they had, tell them about a wonderful experience that you had.
B
If someone tells you about a wonderful experience they had, ask them open-ended questions about it.

Slide 12 - Quiz

08:46
What does she mean about rule number seven?


A
It's best to repeat your main points in different ways.
B
Make your point, and move on.

Slide 13 - Quiz

09:08
What does she mean about rule number eight?

A
You are the most important part of the conversation, thus details are appreciated.
B
Fewer details often help streamline a conversation and help it flow better.

Slide 14 - Quiz

10:27
What does she mean about rule number nine?

A
We should listen to understand, not to reply.
B
We should listen to what we say and how we say it. Words are powerful.

Slide 15 - Quiz

10:42
What does she mean about rule number ten?
A
Don't ramble.
B
Conversations are like clothes.

Slide 16 - Quiz

11:41
An important take away from Celeste's talk is that we have better conversations when we ___________.
A
Speak so that people will want to listen.
B
Listen to understand instead of listening to reply.

Slide 17 - Quiz

Work 
1: Individual task:  Academic Word List vocabulary (gap fill) 

2:Individual task:  Briefly summarize the 10 ways to have a better conversation. 

3: Group Task: Discuss and choose the top 5 most important ways to have a better conversation. 

Slide 18 - Slide

Goal 2:What is the importance of listening and why should we practice this?

Slide 19 - Open question