Firsts Intermediate Lesson 23

Today we are going to learn: Relationships vocabulary Topics to discuss when you meet people for the first time Topics to avoid

Choose two people. Describe them Choose two people. Describe them. sibling colleague half-brother acquaintance step-sister

What do these phrases mean. I come across as confident What do these phrases mean? I come across as confident. I didn’t make a very good impression on my colleagues. I didn’t see eye to eye with my siblings. I clicked with him immediately. I often bump into old school friends.

Complete the phrases ____ across ___ + adj click ____ bump ____ ____ a (good/bad) impression ___ not to ______ eye to eye

True or False. I come across as very shy True or False? I come across as very shy. I usually click with new colleagues. I often bump into acquaintances in the street. I try to make a good impression on my students. I don’t see eye to eye with my boss.

Topics to discuss jobs hobbies religion pets health problems books/films politics

It’s not a good idea to discuss religion or politics as these topics usually cause arguments.

How to make a good first impression Greet someone It’s great to meet you. How are you? How are things? Nice to meet you.

Find things in common Have you done/been … before Find things in common Have you done/been … before? What do you in your free time? What is/are you favourite…?

Sound interested in the other person I know what you mean. Really Sound interested in the other person I know what you mean. Really? Are you/did you? That sounds fantastic/amazing. Bummer.*

Bummer - a word describing the misfortune of something or someone. Friend 1: My wife left me last night. Friend 2: Bummer.

Finish the conversation politely I’m sorry, I really must go Finish the conversation politely I’m sorry, I really must go. But it was great to meet you. Good to meet you. Take care! Was nice talking to you. See you around.*

See you around SPOKEN used for saying goodbye to someone when you are not sure when you will meet them again.

Today we have learned: Relationships vocabulary Topics to discuss when you meet people for the first time Topics to avoid http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/word-street/dating