ABSTRACT

To examine the different skills required to talk effectively

Photocopy Worksheet and Handout

Talkabout DVD or media (optional)

Flipchart and pens

Video camera and playback facilities (optional)

This topic will take up to 2 sessions to complete

Introduction to Watch Talkabout DVD (Clip 23 – Conversational Skills) or any

conversation skills media which effectively illustrates

• starting and finishing conversations

• listening

• the way we talk

• turn taking

• asking and answering questions

Encourage the group to discuss what they notice about the

way we talk and get them to try and elicit the above points.