Spoken English Course – Level 3 (Intermediate)
Module 7: Conversation Skills, Role Plays & Fluency Practice
1. What is Effective Conversation?
Conversation is not only about grammar. It is about:
- Listening actively
- Responding naturally
- Continuing the talk
- Expressing thoughts clearly
2. Basic Structure of a Conversation
| Stage |
Example |
| Opening |
Hello! How are you? |
| Responding |
I am fine. How about you? |
| Expanding |
What are you doing these days? |
| Closing |
Nice talking to you. |
3. How to Continue a Conversation
| Technique |
Example |
| Ask follow-up questions |
That sounds interesting. What happened next? |
| Share opinion |
I think it is a good idea. |
| Agree / Disagree politely |
I agree with you, but... |
4. Useful Conversation Phrases
| Purpose |
Phrase |
| Starting |
By the way, Can I ask you something? |
| Thinking |
Let me think for a moment. |
| Clarifying |
What do you mean? |
| Ending |
We will talk later. |
5. Role Play – Office Conversation
Manager: Have you completed the report?
Employee: Yes, I have completed it and emailed you.
Manager: Good. Please attend the meeting at 3 PM.
Employee: Sure, I will be there.
Activity:
Practice this role play with a partner and change roles.
6. Role Play – Daily Life Conversation
A: Where are you going?
B: I am going to the market.
A: What will you buy?
B: I will buy vegetables and fruits.
Task:
Extend this conversation for 1 minute.
7. Fluency Building Techniques
- Speak without translating
- Use simple words confidently
- Do not stop for mistakes
- Practice speaking daily
Fluency comes from continuous speaking, not memorization.
8. Common Conversation Mistakes
- One-word answers (Yes / No only)
- Long pauses
- Fear of making mistakes
9. Practice Activities
Pair Activity:
Talk about your daily routine for 2 minutes.
Solo Speaking:
Speak on “My favorite place” for 1 minute.
10. Module Outcome
- Natural conversation flow
- Confidence in real-life speaking
- Improved listening & response skills
- Better fluency and clarity
