How to keep a conversation going in English?_how does our third quarter look?-CSDN博客

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本文讲述了如何在英语对话中保持流畅，包括通过展示对他人的兴趣、适当的话题转换以及结束对话的技巧，提供了实例和实践方法。

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如何用英语保持对话进行

引言

Hi, Tim here with another 925 English lesson!

对话延续的重要性

Last time, we had a look at how to start a conversation. In this lesson, we’re going to learn how to keep a conversation going.

After all, there is no point in striking up conversation with someone if you can’t keep it going.

对话中的参与度

But what does that involve? I mean, it’s more than just asking and answering questions, right? So, what kinds of things can we say or do to make the conversation flow naturally?

Well, one important way that we keep a conversation going is by showing interest in what someone says.

If a person makes a comment about something, like the weather, or work, you need to respond with interest.

表示兴趣的方法

So what can we say to show we’re interested? Well, there’re a few ways we can do this. First, you can give an expression of interest, like “really?” or “is that right?” Then you can make a comment or question about it.

You might also just pick out one idea that the person mentioned and make a little question about it.

实践示例

Let’s practice some examples of showing interest in this way. Listen to each example, then repeat it yourself. Ready? Let’s get started.

A: Is that right? Wow, I hear it’s beautiful this time of year.
B: No kidding! That must be such an exciting job.
C: Oh really? That must have been amazing.
D: Is that right? So then what did he say?

实际对话中的兴趣表达

Okay, so showing interest is important, but how does it sound in real life?

Let’s listen to a short dialog between two travelers. They’re talking about where they are headed, or traveling to.

Scott: And where you headed?
Joe: Home to Seoul, if we ever get out of here.
Scott: South Korea, hey? Never been, but I’ve heard great things. You like it there?
Joe: Yeah, for sure. You know, it’s a big crazy city with lots happening.

主题转换技巧

Now, a conversation doesn’t just continue on one topic forever, right? At some point, the speakers changed the subject.

But you can’t just suddenly start talking about something different. That would be strange, because natural conversation flows; it doesn’t jump around.

So exactly how do we change the subject? Well, you need a little transition. Just a little word or expression that means “hey, let’s talk about something different now.” That might be just like a word, like “now” or it might be a phrase, like “by the way”.

练习改变主题

Let’s practice changing the subject with a few examples. Remember to repeat what you hear. Ready? Let’s give it a try.

A: Speaking of summer, how does our third quarter look?
B: Oh, before I forget, are you going on the trip next month?
C: By the way, did I tell you that we’re headed to Hawaii at Christmas?
D: And you? Has it been a good month?

结束对话的技巧

So, as we’ve seen, conversations flow from topic to topic and back and forth between people. But what about ending a conversation? What do you say when you want to draw it to a close?

Well, all you need is some kind of excuse or reason for leaving. Maybe you need to use the restroom or make a phone call.

实践结束对话

Let’s practice some examples of ending a conversation. Once again, repeat the examples after you hear them. Ready?

A: it’s been nice chatting, but I suppose I should go find my seat.
B: It’s getting pretty late and I should really be heading home.
C: If you’ll excuse me, I just need to make a quick call.
D: Well, I shouldn’t leave my husband sitting there alone for too long.

课程总结

All right! Now that we’ve looked at how to end a conversation, it’s time for us to end this lesson. Besides, learning how to end a conversation, we’ve looked at some ways of keeping it going by showing interest or changing the subject.

We’ll be back soon with another 925English lesson. Until then, so long, and happy learning!