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+Dance showcase

+Slowly going back to training

+Dancing festival ahead

+Ghibli movies

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Homework: What you need to do is to complete the Kahoot we started in class.

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Homework: What you need to do is to complete the Kahoot we started in class.

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https://kahoot.it/challenge/04457786?challenge-id=9676c69c-5b19-451c-813d-daf265ec1f5c_1786024864579

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Join a solo game of kahoot here. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn – any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!

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+Visited a friend that I hadn't seen in a long time

+Hoping that Copilot helps me in my daily job (AI assistant?)

+Working on my communication/soft skills (psychologist)

-Unable to schedule an appointment with the dentist

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+Busy weekend ahead

+Final touches to our choreography

+- Lots of activities at work as usual

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https://www.topworksheets.com/t/mm28E7tKdTx

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What makes a great corporate culture? - Vocabulary HW

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Replace the words or statements. Write the word/s

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+Luckily, no issues with the rain

+Started seeing a psychologist

+Resuming work-out and swimming classes in august

-Chipped one of my molars

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Video Watched in Class: 8 Lessons on Building a Company People Enjoy Working for

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Video Watched in Class: 8 Lessons on Building a Company People Enjoy Working for

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBa9EoEbb38

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8 lessons on building a company people enjoy working for | The Way We Work, a TED series

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+Looking forward to meet with friends this weekend

+Went to a seminar, had the chance to talk with people from the industry

+Back to watching tv shows (The Boss, HotD) and movies (Toy Story 5)

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+I'm participating in a new swing dancing community, and also preparing a choreography

+I got a new 3D printer (hobby)

+Halfway through the year already, close to 10 years in Bitumix

+Long weekend ahead, with many activities

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Francisco's Assessment Report - Word and Sentence Stress 

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Francisco's Assessment Report - Word and Sentence Stress 

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V9ka1RiQoKbRUhYdx7OM7tO1Y4dewqjZjH_RkurHyFw/edit?usp=sharing

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Student Feedback Report - Francisco Rebolledo 

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Self-Assessment / Word & Sentence Stress

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Self-Assessment / Word & Sentence Stress

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https://forms.gle/m6ix4ekmkjRrafVz9

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Self- Assessment - Word and Sentence Stress

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Hello there! I hope you are doing well.
Below you will find some feedback questions regarding your performance in the last assessment. Answer as honestly as possible. See you in class!

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Language Focus

Learning Recommendations

- Reading English texts aloud to practice stress patterns and intonation

- Recording yourself reading to improve pronunciation awareness

- Practicing with AI conversation partners

Next Steps

- Assessment on word stress and sentence stress scheduled for next class (April 16)

- Cristina will speak with Susana about possible schedule adjustments

- The February tasks were removed from assessment requirements

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+Keeping myself busy, both at work and home

+Working on my eating schedule

-Haven't seen my family and friends in a while

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A Word Stress and Sentence Stress Section.

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+Short vacation -> good time & disconnection

+/-Plenty of projects to work on

+Doing sports back little by little. I can tell the age on my knees and ankle.

++Training next to a pro is a blessing

-Traffic jams are back, welcome to school!

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+-February went by really fast

+Completing tasks, both at work and at home, at a better pace

+10 year old car, still working relatively fine

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Extra Task in February: As you know we're taking a break from classes in February. However, I assigned these 4 short comprehensive workshops for you to be completed in this month, since in March (Third Class, March 19th) we'll have a short quiz about them. You have to create an account on Coursera and then click on each link and  then on "Enroll for Free", then continue with "Full Course, No Certificate". 

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Extra Task in February: As you know we're taking a break from classes in February. However, I assigned these 4 short comprehensive workshops for you to be completed in this month, since in March (Third Class, March 19th) we'll have a short quiz about them. You have to create an account on Coursera and then click on each link and  then on "Enroll for Free", then continue with "Full Course, No Certificate". 

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1st Lesson - Pronunciation: https://www.coursera.org/learn/lesson-express-yourself-pronunciation/lecture/40fMb/key-pronunciation-stress-intonation

2nd Lesson - Email Writing: https://www.coursera.org/learn/business-english-skills-how-to-navigate-tone-formality-directness-in-emails/lecture/j0ADX/video-formality-part-1

3rd Lesson - Organize your pitch: https://www.coursera.org/learn/lesson-organize-your-pitch/lecture/hWuX3/organizing-your-pitch-3-tells

4th Lesson - Small talk --> https://www.coursera.org/learn/lesson-small-talk-and-conversational-vocabulary/lecture/WF8fD/small-talk-conversational-vocabulary

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(it will be revised and checked on March 12th)

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+Bought a storage unit in my apartment building (last units available)

+Renewed my driver's license

+/- Signed up for 2 out of 3 of my physical training classes this semester

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Uncountable: no numbers, no definite articles (a/an), not "many". Safe to use: any, some, a lot, much, plenty, lots.

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Uncountable: no numbers, no definite articles (a/an), not "many". Safe to use: any, some, a lot, much, plenty, lots.

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pronunciations:

1. In English: /vintʃi/

2. In French: /vɛ̃si/ -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EFqyS0mE18

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+Had a small celebration for Christmas/New year with friends

-The long weekends delayed us at work, a lot of stuff to catch up

-I haven't been able to do much besides work

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Class Summary - December 18, 2025 (Last Class of 2025)

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Class Summary - December 18, 2025 (Last Class of 2025)

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Content

- First class with Francisco after his vacation. Conversation practice about it.

- End-of-year reflections and holiday plans

Vocabulary

- Idiosyncrasies - distinctive or peculiar features/behaviors of people or cultures

- Hyper vigilant - being extremely watchful or alert to danger

- Dichotomy - division or contrast between two things

- Jet lag - physical effects on the body from traveling across time zones

- Merchandise - goods for sale

- Overcrowded - filled beyond comfortable capacity

- Intimidating - making someone feel fearful or timid

Grammar & Pronunciation Focus

- Word stress vs. sentence stress

- Stress-timed language - English emphasizes certain words in sentences while others are weakened

- Strong forms vs. weak forms of words

- The schwa sound (ə) - the most characteristic sound in English, used in unstressed syllables

- How stress placement changes meaning and intention in sentences

- Short vs. long vowel sounds (e.g., ship/sheep)

- Consonant sound distinctions (sh/ch)

Action Items

- Francisco to watch the assigned video on Padled

- Complete the exercise identifying "eight secrets"

- Catch up with additional exercises before January classes.

Merry Xmas! 🤩❄️🎄🎁

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+- Challenging year at work, missing a few people (medical leave)

+Great vacations. No time to rest, but went to many different places

+Slowly catching up with work and friends

+Christmas, opportunity to relax

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Homework: Focus on 1:48 for the homework, however, you can listen to the entire podcast if you please. 

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Homework: Focus on 1:48 for the homework, however, you can listen to the entire podcast if you please. 

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/ = short pause

//= longer pause

_____ = underline emphasized words

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+Finally back! A nice comeback to play futbol

+Nice weekend with the children. Saturday & Sunday full of activities

+/-2025 is about to go....

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Summary of Content (Lesson on Nov 27th, 2025)

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Summary of Content (Lesson on Nov 27th, 2025)

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Lesson Summary: Emphasis, Chunking, and Pausing in Communication

Content Summary:

The lesson focused on techniques for effective communication, particularly in presentations:

1. Word Emphasis and Stress: How changing which word is emphasized in a sentence can completely alter its meaning. Cristian completed homework exercises demonstrating this with examples like "What do you want to eat tonight?" vs "What do you want to eat tonight?"

2. Analysis of TED Talk: The class analyzed "8 Secrets of Success in 3 Minutes" by Richard St. John, examining how he used emphasis, pausing, and chunking to make his presentation impactful.

3. Chunking Technique: Breaking speech into meaningful segments rather than following traditional punctuation to package information effectively for listeners.

4. Strategic Pausing: Using pauses before important points to create anticipation and maintain audience attention. This includes "dramatic pauses" that build tension before key information.

5. Presentation Best Practices: Discussion of how to maintain audience attention in an age of digital distractions by using visual aids that complement rather than compete with spoken content.

Key Vocabulary:

- Chunking: Grouping words or sentences together strategically in speech

- Dramatic pause: A deliberate pause before important information to build anticipation

- Far cry (from): An idiom meaning very different from something else (usually in a negative way)

- Word stress/emphasis: Highlighting specific words by changing tone, volume, or pitch

- Technology-savvy: Knowledgeable about and skilled with technology

- Monotone: Speaking without variation in pitch or emphasis

- Engaging/enticing presentation: A presentation that captures and maintains audience interest

- Signaling speech chunks: Using pauses, silence, or slowing down to mark important segments

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Homework: Identify pauses, important words to emphasize, read the text. Next class we'll check.

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Homework: Identify pauses, important words to emphasize, read the text. Next class we'll check.

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+Nice Asphalt Conference (CILA) in Paraguay

+Conmebol Museum : check

+-Paraguay is similar to Chile in the 90's

+-Time is flying

-Pending tasks before the year ends

-Work to do planning 2026

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Recommended: Secrets of Success in 8 words, 3 minutes' Extended Version TED talk

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Recommended: Secrets of Success in 8 words, 3 minutes' Extended Version TED talk

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8 traits of successful people - Richard St. John

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Homework: Fragment is at min 1:10-1:20. (Extract posted as a link below)

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Homework: Fragment is at min 1:10-1:20. (Extract posted as a link below)

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Secrets of success in 8 words, 3 minutes | Richard St. John

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+Nice lunch with a friend and his family last Sunday

+Work week has been nice & calm (so far)

+/-Thrilled about making to Paraguay next Sunday 😰

+Injury recovery is going well

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+Nice weather condition last weekend

+Metro works really well for Estadio Nacional Events

+/-Wedding anniversary was posponed

-I felt kind of old in the Linkin Park concert

-My team was defeated in our new stadium :(

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Homework: Which word would you stress/emphasize depending on the intentions? Identify and create 4 sentences more with their respective different intentions. Next class we'll check.

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Homework: Which word would you stress/emphasize depending on the intentions? Identify and create 4 sentences more with their respective different intentions. Next class we'll check.

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-As always, many different activities/tasks at work

-Vehicle inspection overdue

+Looking forward to this weekend festival

+-Vacation time is near

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+My futbol team is doing well

+Nice weekend ahead

+Halloween party for the children and wedding anniversary

-Many things at work

-2026 will be complicated in terms of activity

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+Business trip to Montreal (QC), a good breather

-Business trip to Montreal (QC): a pile of pending tasks

+Refurbishing my place: a new beginning(?)

+/-A friend with a heart problem (medical)

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I bought a coffee mug, not a new mug.

She needs a book shelf, not a big shelf.

He wants a sports car, not a red car.

We found a bus stop, not a crowded stop.

They’re building a school bus, not a yellow bus.

I used a tooth brush, not an old brush.

She’s looking for a hair dryer, not a powerful dryer.

He bought a rain coat, not a new coat.

We saw a police officer, not a tall officer.

She took the air plane, not a private plane.

He needs a house key, not a spare key.

I saw a fire truck, not a huge truck.

We used a water bottle, not a plastic bottle.

She wore a birthday hat, not a funny hat.

He fixed the car door, not the broken door.

Create 5 more!

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+Movies weekend (Avatar/Dancing in the ring/Nezha)

+María José returned from her medical leave; I'm organizing the handout

-Having trouble waking up/insomnia

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Speaking Practice - The Rhyme & Melo…: English ESL video lessons

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Speaking Practice - The Rhyme & Melody Of Spoken English

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Students will be able to understand how to stress words in phrases of adjective + nouns, and compound nouns. Pronunciation and intonation skills will be honed as students repeat the samples given.

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Word Stress --> Kahoot Done in Class: Just in case you'd like to redo it, or you weren't able to do it.

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Word Stress --> Kahoot Done in Class: Just in case you'd like to redo it, or you weren't able to do it.

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https://kahoot.it/challenge/09069287?challenge-id=9676c69c-5b19-451c-813d-daf265ec1f5c_1759409881861

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Join a game of kahoot here. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn – any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!

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+Nice weather ahead with a couple of rainy days.... nice

+Pleased to attend to the first game of Chile in U20 World Cup

+Another trip to Canada: a breather

-Another trip Canada: mostly flying & commuting

-A scary & unpleasant moment of Patricio Toledo on Sunday

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https://forms.gle/Hta7bunrRDh9HjsY9

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Self- Assessment - Small Talk, Techniques and More

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Hello there! I hope you are doing well.
Below you will find some feedback questions regarding your performance in the last assessment. Answer as honestly as possible. See you in class!

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+So excited and proud about the new UC stadium: Claro Arena! ⚪🔵⚪

+Nice physical recovery, officially discharged

+Spring season is arriving!

-I've got a terrible cold (it seems flu...) I barely made it in August!

+/-Many things to do at work

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Homework: Identify the 4 techniques in the dialogue.

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Homework: Identify the 4 techniques in the dialogue.

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Extra Content (Just for the fun of it) - Sayings and interjections

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Extra Content (Just for the fun of it) - Sayings and interjections

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JAMES CHAPMAN DRAWS

Artist that creates illustrations representing language or cultural differences, interjections and how they are perceived in diverse languages.

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Oh no! Tumblr is exploding.

I see a lot of people are running off, which is very understandable.
(Even this incredibly family friendly blog has posts getting flagged as sensitive)

I'll still be around here posting but if you're leaving and want to keep seeing my things, you can follow along on these sites too

twitter
instagram
facebook
tapastic

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Oh no! Tumblr is exploding. I see a lot of people are running off, which is very understandable.

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+Had the chance to catch up with my friends during the weekend

-Busy schedule as usual

+Working out almost every day

-Not much time available for other activities/hobbies

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Thursday, September 25th

Techniques --> Echo words and echo questions, showing attention and agreement, follow up questions, and interjections.

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Vocabulary in Conversation (CD) - Thu., Aug. 21

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Vocabulary in Conversation (CD) - Thu., Aug. 21

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comeback training / work out

to be discharged

medical discharge / medical clearance

the medical treatment is completed

a lot of advice

I can see the silver lining

look for the silver lining in this situation

skin graft

Medical doctor MD, physician

GP - General Practitioner (UK)

Diagnosis/diagnostic - Prognosis

Medical malpractice

misdiagnosed

regardless - your vs you're - I couldn't care less

I could care less--> mistaken

avocado --> aguacate

lizard--> lagarto

azucar --> zucar

beef steak---> bistec

free of lice --> firulais

Lord Willow --> Los Vilos

awaiting--> aguaite

popeye

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Extra: Just in case you'd like to explore the least common sound of English:

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Extra: Just in case you'd like to explore the least common sound of English:

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+Feeling healthier

+Doing more physical activity

+-Turned off email notifications during the weekend

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+-Finally got the tickets for my flight in september

+Feeling less sick, resuming physical activities

-Too many different things on my plate, hard to focus

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Activity in Class: Video "How to Never Run Out of Things to Say" + Some highlights from class (July 17th)

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Activity in Class: Video "How to Never Run Out of Things to Say" + Some highlights from class (July 17th)

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Summary:

5 Main Tips to Avoid Awkward Silences:

1. Play "Reminds me of" - Use surroundings to start new conversation threads, but avoid "one-upping"

2. Ask open-ended questions - Use "why" and "how" questions to explore topics deeper

3. Use revival questions like:

- "How do you all know each other?"

- "What's your story?"

- "What are your exciting plans for the future?"

4. Make complimentary cold reads (use cautiously in professional settings)

5. Allow others to lead conversation by leaving space (silence), so they can ask questions as well. You can also repeat the last word or phrase (Echo words, hehe) to motivate them to continue talking about something.

Key Terms:

- Non sequitur - unrelated comment/question

- One-upping - trying to outdo someone's story

- Cold read - making neutral assumptions about someone

- Hot read/Roasting - making humorous insults (common in American culture)

Best Practices:

- Show interest (applying the techniques seen in class)

- Ask follow-up questions. Yes/No Questions after Information Questions, for example.

- Be a good listener

- Avoid dominating conversations

- Be careful with not overdoing the cold read accompanied by a favor, request, or assignment, like: "It seems like you are very tidy and organized. That's why I thought you could be in charge of the next Management Meeting".

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If You Run Out Of Things To Say, Play This Simple Game

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Just in case you're interested: New Gen Z slang words

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Just in case you're interested: New Gen Z slang words

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(1) Instagram

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IELTS by IDP (@ieltsbyidp) • Fotos y videos de Instagram

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257 likes, 7 comments - ieltsbyidp el March 11, 2025: “Same meaning, different vibes! Want to keep up with the latest lingo? 👉 Swipe to see 50 popular words from Gen Z and Millennials. Are you speaking Millennial or Gen Z? Let us know in the comments below 💬👇 #IELTSbyIDP #IELTSPrep #GenZvsMillennials #ModernEnglish #LingoBattle”.

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+Nice Tomás birthday (12) celebration at Trampolin Park on Tuesday. Kids are growing fast 'bro'!

+End of birthday celebrations weeks (3) 😌

-Struggling with many work events within 6 weeks while work duties are still there...

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https://wordwall.net/play/94665/341/135

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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Interjections - Select the appropriate interjection

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Complete the sentence - A cloze activity where you drag and drop words into blank spaces within a text.

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https://kahoot.it/challenge/01802875?challenge-id=9676c69c-5b19-451c-813d-daf265ec1f5c_1752156768197

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Join a game of kahoot here. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn – any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!

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-Still with a cough, over 2 weeks by now

+I've been resting more in the afternoon

+/-Went to the main offices, met some colleagues

+Looking forward to dancing this weekend

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+/-Recovery is going well. Struggling with the cold temperatures.

+Nice weather conditions

+Excellent birthday celebration of Manuel

-Busy calendar

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Check the document out before next class. Especially the part of interjections.

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Check the document out before next class. Especially the part of interjections.

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Interjections- ESL Brains - Mastering small talk

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+Nice weekend with the family

+Spending more time the children, teaching them math & geometry

+/-Trying to do working outs at home... as much as possible because of the leg

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+Started doing embroidery

+Keeping myself active

-Haven't been able to see my friends in a long time

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https://wordwall.net/play/62682/972/379

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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Group sort - Drag and drop each item into its correct group.

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Kahoot! - Click on the link and complete

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https://kahoot.it/challenge/02682943?challenge-id=9676c69c-5b19-451c-813d-daf265ec1f5c_1750348342234

Pin (Just in Case): 02682943

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Join a game of kahoot here. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn - any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!

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+Long weekend ahead

-I have a cyst in a finger that might need surgery

+-An acquaintance of mine has autism, challenges in communicating properly

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+A couple of weeks to wrap up pending tasks & projects

+Nice weekend ahead, family activities

-Injured leg hurts because of the cold temperatures & rains (!)

+/-Need of losing weight & doing sports

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(First Nations is also a term associated with Indigenous Peoples)

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https://wordwall.net/play/87972/002/421

Pro Tip: Remember Question tags are something YOU add to your own statement whereas Echo Questions are responses from your interlocutor (or yourself) to show interest, curiosity, or acknowledge what you or they said. The latter are normally combined with other Showing Interest and Agreement Words/Phrases.

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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Quiz - A series of multiple choice questions. Tap the correct answer to proceed.

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Bit- ESL Brains - Mastering small talk (1) Summ (Tag, Echo, Showing Attention)

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Homework 2: Reacting/responding and showing interest.

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Homework 2: Reacting/responding and showing interest.

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https://wordwall.net/play/54016/012/145

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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Reacting/Responding and showing interest - Small Talk

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Match up - Drag and drop each keyword next to its definition.

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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Group sort - Drag and drop each item into its correct group.

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+Finally, I've got my beloved PC back :)

+Doing well in my recovery - using just one crutch

-Dealing with time management

-Dealing with lazy people

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Question Tags vs Echo Questions Comparison

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Question Tags vs Echo Questions Comparison

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Question tags: If the previous sentence is affirmative, the question tag is negative and vice versa. 

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Question tags: If the previous sentence is affirmative, the question tag is negative and vice versa. 

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Be Careful with the intonations!

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https://www.topworksheets.com/t/b-h3mnC8TEe

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103739 | Echo questions | 6toy7mo | LiveWorksheets

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Liveworksheets transforms your traditional printable worksheets into self-correcting interactive exercises that the students can do online and send to the teacher.

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304216 | Echo questions | Brandie Spanos |

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Liveworksheets transforms your traditional printable worksheets into self-correcting interactive exercises that the students can do online and send to the teacher.

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+Went to BA last weekend for a dance festival, very expensive trip

-Dealing with insomnia

+-Managing time for everything

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https://wordwall.net/play/62818/662/137

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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Group sort - Drag and drop each item into its correct group.

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https://wordwall.net/play/64441/833/956

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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Business English Small Talk: Choose the Most Appropriate Question!

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Quiz - A series of multiple choice questions. Tap the correct answer to proceed.

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+Nice weekend at home, supporting my wife's run in the 2025 Santiago Marathon

+Recovery is doing well. Using just one crutch! (still hurting... that's life)

-Running out of time because of the holidays

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https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-video-lessons/vocabulary-practice/general-vocabulary-practice/present-simple-tense/how-to-make-small-talk/898489?video-code=ekJ2pTB8N7

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Video on how to make small talk in a social setting

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Homework: Add 3 other phrases/questions to these topics. 3 per topic. 

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Homework: Add 3 other phrases/questions to these topics. 3 per topic. 

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*Talking about the weather can be extended to something else. You can make reference to weather/sports/hobbies/interests.

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Copy of Bit- ESL Brains - Mastering small talk

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+Good pace in my recovery. It's amazing how I have lost the muscles on my right leg

+Santiago's marathon this weekend: supporting my wife to the 42 km

-I forgot to print the plate on my mirror's personal car: $30.000 CLP!!!

-FN key has failed on my PC. IT solution: restore the PC to factory condition!!! (?)

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Homework: What are other "safe topics" we can add to the list? What about some other unacceptable topics? What about topics that used to be safe, but aren't anymore?

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Homework: What are other "safe topics" we can add to the list? What about some other unacceptable topics? What about topics that used to be safe, but aren't anymore?

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+Visited our colleagues from the technical network in Bordeaux

-Recovered from the jetlag, but still coughing a lot

+Time to rest a bit of doing physical activities

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+Physical therapy is doing well.

+Nice long weekend at home even though the original plan was to go to the beach

-Time is going by so fast (work activities)

-Going back to do sports seems to be long way ahead

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++A small step for the man, a giant leap in my recovery: I'm allowed to walk normally with crutches, no need for orthopedic boot

-Some stressful situations at work, as usual

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Homework: Watch the video before next class. Next class we'll work with it. 

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Homework: Watch the video before next class. Next class we'll work with it. 

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https://youtu.be/JWybsoGx5UY

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Small Talk Can Make You Happier. Here's How to Master it.

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+Went to a social dance in Valparaiso, really nice views

+Things have been going well in general

+Doing some home renovations

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Brain Training App (that's not AI-powered)

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Brain Training App (that's not AI-powered)

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Elevate - Brain Training Games - Apps on Google Play

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Improve your cognitive skills: Math, word, grammar, vocabulary & memory puzzles.