English for Interacting on Campus by Adrian Wallwork

Author:Adrian Wallwork
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

7.11 Involve everyone in the conversation

There is often a tendency in a group conversation for those who speak the best English to dominate the conversation and to form a sub group. This leaves the rest of your group in silence. If your English is at a higher level than some of the others, or if you are more extrovert than them, don’t use this entirely to your own advantage or as an opportunity to show off your excellent English in front of your colleagues. Instead people will appreciate it if you try and involve them. Here are some examples of how to do draw people into a conversation:

Vladimir, I think you have had a similar experience haven’t you?

Monique, you were telling me earlier that …

Bogdan, I think you and Monique must have the same tutor.

Kim, Melanie told me you are into bungee jumping.

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