
Good communication is very important in daily life, especially when talking about interesting topics. In this lesson, students will learn useful phrases to start, continue, and end a conversation. Knowing these expressions will help students speak English more easily and confidently.
To make learning more fun, we will use a conversation about
Pandawara Group, a group of young people who care about the environment. They
are famous for their innovative activities in cleaning up trash from rivers and
beaches. Their efforts have inspired many people to take better care of nature.
Example Conversation
Situation: Anna and Budi are discussing the
contributions of Pandawara Group to the environment.
Anna : Hi Budi! Have you heard about Pandawara Group?
(Starting)
Budi : Oh, hi Anna! Yes,
I have. They are an amazing group of young environmental activists.
Anna : Exactly!
They clean up rivers and beaches to help reduce pollution. I think their
work is inspiring. What do you think? (Continuing)
Budi : I totally
agree. Without their efforts, many places would still be full of
garbage. (Continuing)
Anna : That’s true.
Their dedication has encouraged many people to join their clean-up events.
(Continuing)
Budi : Absolutely!
They use social media to spread awareness, and now more people support their
movement. (Continuing)
Anna : *Yes! It shows how
young people can make a big difference. Well, I have to go now, but let’s
talk more about environmental heroes next time. (Ending)
Budi : Sure! See you
later, Anna. (Ending)
Explanation of Expressions Used
Here are some useful expressions used in the conversation
above, categorized by function:
Starting a Conversation:
- Hi!
How are you?
- Have
you heard about…?
- Can
I ask you something?
- I
was wondering if you know about…
Continuing a Conversation:
- Exactly!
I think…
- That’s
interesting. Tell me more!
- I
see your point, and I’d like to add…
- Oh
really? Why do you think so?
- That
reminds me of…
Ending a Conversation:
- Well,
I have to go now.
- It
was nice talking to you.
- Let’s
continue this conversation another time.
- See
you later!
Exercises
Vocabulary Exercise: Match the words with their
meanings.
- Activist
- Pollution
- Awareness
- Conservation
- Community
a. Protecting natural resources
b. A group of people living together
c. A person who takes action for a cause
d. Understanding or knowledge about something
e. The presence of harmful substances in the environment
Conversation Practice: Fill in the blanks with
suitable expressions.
- ____!
Have you heard about the new environmental program?
- That’s
a great idea! ____. Can you explain more?
- Well,
it was nice talking to you. __!
Comprehension Questions: Answer the following
questions based on the conversation.
- What
is Pandawara Group, and what have they done for the environment?
- Why
does Budi think Pandawara Group’s efforts are important?
- How
do they encourage more people to join their activities?
- How
has social media helped Pandawara Group’s movement?
- What
expressions did Anna and Budi use to start, continue, and end their
conversation?
By mastering these expressions, students will be able to
hold smooth and engaging conversations in English. Keep practicing and have fun
learning!
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