Do you talk to strangers?
Get your students ready for small talk! In this interactive survey, students answer questions and participate in group discussions about small talk. Help your students gain confidence speaking in casual situations. The language in this poll is suitable for intermediate+ English learners.
Preview
1. Are you comfortable making small talk?
- Yes
- No
- It depends on the situation.
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- initiate
- taboo
- polite
- confidence
- tag question
Agree or Disagree?
2. I often make small talk with clerks, drivers, and other workers in my community.
- Agree
- Disagree
3. I like when people I don't know make small talk with me.
- Agree
- Disagree
4. I am usually the one who initiates small talk during an uncomfortable silence.
- Agree
- Disagree
Elaborate
5. In your opinion, which are NOT safe topics for small talk?
- weather
- politics
- current events
- business
- hobbies
- entertainment
- finances
- gossip
- religion
- travel
6. The most important reason to make small talk is:
- to be polite
- to pass the time
- to get to know people more deeply
- to help people have a brighter day
- to improve my English
- to gain confidence speaking
- to learn about culture
7. Which small talk skill do you need to practice?
- striking up a casual conversation
- using friendly body language
- reading body language
- keeping a conversation going
- understanding which topics are taboo
- speaking confidently
- saying goodbye
- using tag questions