Practice using expressions to show interest and surprise in conversations. It is important for students to show that they are interested in what their conversation partner is saying. This handout introduces your students to expressions to show interest or surprise and give feedback in conversation. Intonation is also practiced to help students sound sincere.
Showing Interest in Conversations
Overview
Daily life
Level
Elementary: A2Pre-Intermediate: A2+
Included
2 student pagesTeaching notes
Teaching time 60 mins
Language functions Expressing or supporting opinions
Language forms Verb noun collocations
Activities
ConversationMatchingMultiple-choiceQuestions and answers
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