Module 3 – Unit 4: Listening Task 
Chatting with Co-Workers
When you are socializing with colleagues, there are times when you want to keep the conversation going. At other times, you may need to end the conversation and get on with your work. You will hear three short conversations. Answer the questions below after you listen.
First Listening
- In which conversation(s) does one speaker keep the conversation going?
- In which conversation(s) does one speaker end the conversation quickly?
- In which conversation(s) does one speaker transition from social talk to business talk?
Second Listening
Listen to the conversations again. This time, listen to what the speakers say to keep the conversation going, to transition to business talk, or to end the conversation.
Write the language they use in the chart below.
Keeping a Conversation Going |
Ending a Conversation Politely |
Transitioning from Social Talk to Talking about Work Business |
Think of other strategies and examples of language you can use to:
- Keep a conversation going
- End a conversation politely
- Transition from social talk to work business