Student: Aliya | Topic: General Conversations | Level: Pre-Intermediate
Activity 1: The 8 Key Phrases
Click on the cards to reveal the Russian translation. Read them aloud.
1. How's your day going so far?
Как пока проходит ваш день?
2. How was your weekend?
Как прошли ваши выходные?
3. Lovely weather we're having, isn't it?
Прекрасная погода сегодня, не так ли?
4. Have you been here before?
Вы здесь раньше бывали?
5. What do you do for fun?
Чем вы занимаетесь в свободное время?
6. It's been a long week, hasn't it?
Длинная выдалась неделя, не так ли?
7. I love your jacket. Where did you get it?
Мне нравится ваша куртка. Где вы ее купили?
8. Anyway, I should get going. It was nice talking to you!
В любом случае, мне пора. Было приятно пообщаться!
Activity 2: Coffee Shop Conversation
Read the dialogue between Mark and Anna. Notice how they use the small talk phrases.
Mark: Hi Anna! How's your day going so far?
Anna: Oh, hi Mark! It's going well, just a bit busy. How about you? It's been a long week, hasn't it?
Mark: Definitely. I'm just getting some coffee to wake up. Lovely weather we're having today, isn't it?
Anna: Yes, finally some sunshine! How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun?
Mark: Not much, just relaxed at home. By the way, I love your scarf. Where did you get it?
Anna: Oh, thank you! I bought it at a small shop downtown last week.
Mark: It looks great. Anyway, I should get going. It was nice talking to you!
Anna: You too, Mark. Have a good weekend!
1. Why is Mark getting coffee?
2. Where did Anna get her scarf?
Activity 3: Fill in the Blanks
Choose the correct words to complete the small talk phrases.
1. Lovely
we're having today, isn't it?
2. Have you been
before?
3. How's your day
so far?
4. I love your jacket. Where did you
it?
5. Anyway, I should get
. It was nice talking to you!
6. It's been a long
, hasn't it?
Activity 4: Speaking Scenarios
Read the situation. What would you say? Speak aloud, then click "Hint" if you need an idea.