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Small Talk

  1. Greetings and Farewells
  2. Greetings and Goodbyes
  3. Greetings and Goodbyes – Word Search Puzzle
  4. Introductions
  5. Talking to Someone New

Respond to Small Talk

  1. CLB 1 Respond to Small Talk
  2. CLB 2 Respond to Small Talk
  3. CLB 3 Respond to Small Talk
  4. CLB 4 Respond to Small Talk
  5. Teacher Package CLB 1-4

CLB 1-2

  1. Introductions
  2. Names: Meeting New People
  3. Ways to say Hello
  4. Ways to say Good-bye

CLB 2-3

  1. Introductions
  2. Conversation Starters
  3. Making friends

CLB 3-5

  1. Nice to meet you

CLB 6+

  1. Small Talk at the Office

CLB 4+

  1. Interview with a Small Talk Expert
  2. 5 big ideas for small talk
  3. Great tips for great conversations
  4. Why do Canadians say “eh”?
  1. How are you?
  1. Tell me about…
  2. Getting to know each other
  3. Favourites
  4. Eye Contact
  5. Arguing
  6. Gossip and Rumours
  7. Silly Questions
  8. Conversation Topics
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