[November 2023] Speaking Plus 7 Public Transportation

Unit 7

 

Small talk videos 1

 

How to Make Small Talk with An Uber or Taxi Driver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYyauyH5sbQ

I learned a lot

it was a great experience.

One of the more memorable experiences from my trip

the conversations I had with the drivers.

someone you don't know very well

 

"프랑스로 여행을 갔었습니다. 가장 기억에 남는 경험 중 하나는 현지 사람들과 나눈 대화였습니다. 가끔은 잘 모르는 사람과 이야기하는 것이 어색했습니다. 그러나 많은 것을 배웠고 정말 좋은 경험이었습니다."

 

"I took a trip to France. One of the most memorable experiences was the conversations I had with local people. It felt awkward at times to talk with someone I didn't know very well. But I learned a lot, and it was a truly great experience."

 

Small talk videos 2

 

not a good way to start a conversation.

we've met, we've been introduced

continue the conversation?

 

"직장에서 신입사원을 만났어요. 먼저 서로 소개를 했고, 그녀는 곧바로 개인적인 질문을 하기 시작했어요. 이는 대화를 시작하는 좋은 방법이 아니었고, 나는 불편함을 느꼈으며 대화를 이어가기 어려웠어요."

 

I met a new colleague at work. We were introduced first and she immediately asked personal questions. It wasn’t a good way to start a conversation. I felt uncomfortable and found it hard to continue the conversation. 

 

Sitcom 7

 

they didn't have the Internet

get to know you in person

not on my computer

 

AA: 예전에는 인터넷이 없었잖아요.

B: 대부분의 일은 직접 만나서 했었지.

A: 알아요. 스케줄 짜는 것 조차도 펜과 종이로 했었죠.

B: 그렇죠. 모든 일정은 달력에 표시했잖아요.

 

A: We didn't have the internet back in the days!

B: We used to do most of the work in person.

A: I know what you mean. Even scheduling was all about pen and paper.

B: Absolutely. We put all the schedules on the calendar.