A guide to good manners during a conversation
Having a conversation with someone can be a wonderful thing. The best conversations are ones that end up being a ‘two way street’, with both parties equally interested in hearing one another's thoughts and sharing their own.
Avoid interrupting the person who you're conversing with.
Help to push the conversation forward by asking questions.
Turn your phone off before starting a conversation with someone. Even if you can't turn it off, avoid answering the phone during a conversation unless it's an emergency.
Look the person in the eye.
Avoid excessive talking about yourself. A conversation is one that involves two people.
There are a few topics that can usually jump-start any conversation. Use them to start your own conversation
Location: This hotel has such a nice view! How’s the view from your room?
Weather: I love it when the weather starts to get cooler in the fall. It’s so nice to be able to wear sweaters and boots again!
Culture: I went to a really nice concert yesterday! Do you like country music? Who’s your favorite singer?
Upcoming Events: I’m going to visit my grandmother in New York. Will you be traveling over the holidays?
Model: Meeting a Foreigner
May I introduce myself? My name is Paul.
I am John.
How do you do!
How do you do!
Where are you from, John?
I’m from the USA. How about you?
I am from here. How long have you been here?
I’ve been here for two weeks.
Are you going to stay for long?
No, I’m here on a short holiday.
Do you like our city?
Yes, it’s really great!
Is it too hot for you?
No, not too hot.
And how do you like the food here?
It’s delicious, but a little hot and spicy.
Home assignment
Learn the words.
Act out the dialogue.
Lesson 15.16.
A rolling stone gathers no moss
Discussion
What reasons make you choose a profession?
interest, curiosity;
risk, excitement;
money you earn;
family tradition.
Which profession would you never choose? Why?
Do you think you are an unusual personality? Why?
Are you more introverted (focused on your inner world) or more extraverted (focused on other people and the outer world)?
Read the text and answer the questions
Teachers’ code of ethics*
valuable – цінний, неоціненний
affect – впливати
affection – любов, ласка, прив’язаність
moral commitment – моральний образ
manifest ['mænɪfest] – виявляти, виражати
assure [ə'ʃuə] – гарантувати, забезпечувати
qualitative ['kwɔlɪtətɪv] – якісний
collaborate [kə'læb(ə)reɪt] – співпрацювати
requirement [rɪ'kwaɪəmənt] – вимога
disrepute [ˌdɪsrɪ'pjuːt] – погана репутація
The
role of
a
teacher in society is both significant and valuable. It has
far-reaching influence on the society he lives in and no other
personality can have an influence more important than that of a
teacher. Children are deeply affected by the teacher’s love and
affection, his character, his competence, and his moral commitment.
A popular teacher becomes a model for his children
childrenc.
They try to follow their teacher in his manners, clothes, etiquette,
and style of conversation. He is their ideal. All children are very
impressionable, and they tend to imitate both good and bad traits of
character. Therefore, any teacher must set good examples for
children.
Being good professionals, teachers have to manifest a responsible thinking, and their activities have to assure qualitative education. It is essential for teachers to be honest and fair with children as they expect children to be the same. Good teachers are those who do their best to establish good interpersonal relationships with their young learners. An ideal educator is always disciplined, patient, tactful, polite and responsible. He is kind-hearted, understanding and firm at the same time. A good teacher is one who knows how to keep the temper in check and act calmly in difficult situations. A good teacher is also ready to collaborate with parents, establishing open, honest and respectful relationships.
Any profession demands a special set of traits significant for that work. If your love children and meet all above mentioned requirements, if your life is ruled by strong principles – this profession is for you.
I strongly believe that teachers should never dress, speak or act in any place, time or manner that may bring the teaching profession into disrepute.
The text may be used as a model for your final exam answer (situation #10)
Why do children imitate their teachers?
What are the most essential characteristics of a good teacher?
Is it important to be devoted to your profession?
Does teaching have influence on teachers’ lifestyle?
Are you ready to become a role model for little children?
Grammar. Past Simple, Past Continuous, Future Simple. Open the brackets.
Yesterday at six o'clock, Colin (to play) football.
He probably (to come) back tomorrow.
Yesterday she (to come) home, (to switch) on the computer and (to check) her e-mails.
Last Sunday our car (to break) down and we (to have) to walk home.
Yesterday the phone (to ring) when I (to sit) on the sofa.
I (to go) to Canada next summer.
Last summer when we (to travel) around Ireland, we (to meet) some very nice people.
If I arrive late, I (to call) you.
We (to return in) 4 hours.
I cannot wait for my vacation. I (to go) to the river, (to swim) and (to fish) every day.
Home assignment
Retell the text.
Do grammar tasks.
Translate the sentences into English:
Гарний вчитель завжди діє професійно у будь-якій ситуації.
Гарний вчитель співпрацює з батьками, дає їм поради.
Діти намагаються наслідувати свого вчителя, тому треба говорити, вдягатися та поводити себе відповідним чином.
Професійні вчителі забезпечують високу якість освіти.
Роль учителів у суспільстві неможливо переоцінити.
Lesson 17.18.
Agree/disagree
If you eat a healthy breakfast you will have more energy.
Having enough sleep won’t help you to get up early.
Fruit and vegetable juices are healthier than your morning cup of coffee.
In the morning your mind is clearer than in the evening.
Read the text and answer the questions