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A 4 Conversational

The document provides guidelines for effective conversation. It discusses conversing to learn about others and find common ground. It recommends varying contributions by making statements, asking questions, sharing about yourself, and asking others. Using "you" more than "I" and stimulating conversation are also suggested. Formal conversation is more factual and structured while informal allows colloquial language and abrupt transitions. Improving pronunciation, articulation, vocabulary, and listening skills can enhance conversational abilities.

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A 4 Conversational

The document provides guidelines for effective conversation. It discusses conversing to learn about others and find common ground. It recommends varying contributions by making statements, asking questions, sharing about yourself, and asking others. Using "you" more than "I" and stimulating conversation are also suggested. Formal conversation is more factual and structured while informal allows colloquial language and abrupt transitions. Improving pronunciation, articulation, vocabulary, and listening skills can enhance conversational abilities.

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BSIC CONVERSATIONAL

PRINCIPLES
The Goal of any Conversation
is:
To find out about others.
To tell a few thing about others.
To find some common ground.
 Vary your contribution by
alternating among:
a) Making statements
b) Asking questions
c) Informing about yourself
d) Asking something from others
 Use the word ‘YOU’ more often
than “I”
 Stimulate conversation as much
as you can.
 Be friendly, cheerful and good
humored.
Formal v/s Informal Conversational
English:
FORMAL INFORMAL

1. Formal Content Personal Content

2. Mostly Factual Not Factual

3. Formal Language Colloquial


Language
4. Structured Rules No Accepted Rules

5. Structured Abrupt
Transitions Transitions

6. Formal Style and Informal and Casual


Behaviour
7. Objective Approach Subjective &
Objective

8. Organized Logically Not Always Structured


1. Informal Conversation Involves:

 Colloquial English: e.g. guy, bids,


hubby, flunk, whopping.
 Slang: Non-Conversational English
e.g. on the pot - on drugs
hip - stylish
hype - intensive
promotion
2. Semi-Formal:

Close to Standard English,


with few contractions, e.g.
we’re, para, ad.
3. Formal:
 It uses no slang, no contractions
and positive language (mainly
used in writing)
Conversation should be based
on:
Ethos (Character)

 Pathos Logos
(Passion) (Logic)
How to improve
Conversational English
1. Pronunciation: Free from regional
pulls

2. Articulation: Speak distinctly &


Clearly

3. Voice Quality: Modulate Voice


4. Vocabulary : Synonyms;
homophones;
Prefix & Suffix; one word
substitution; idioms,
phrases

5. Context : Choose appropriate


words

BE A GOOD LISTENER, POLITE,


FRIENDLY, FLEXIBLE & POSITIVE

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