| Level | Topic | Speakers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Meeting People | Man – Woman | 01:39 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
Introducing yourself to others is important, whether it be to a pen friend (pen pal), a friend you meet online, or through a common acquaintance. So, what are some common topics of conversation when you meet people for the first time?
- College students today have it harder than past generations.
- Social life is just as important as academics for college students.
- College students rely too much on technology to study.
- Working part-time helps students more than it hurts them.
- College students should be required to take classes outside their major.
- Mental health services are more important for students than sports programs.
- College students learn more from friends than from professors.
- Most students go to college mainly for the degree, not for the learning.
- College should prepare students for jobs, not just general knowledge.
- College students today are less independent than students in the past.
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
Make a list of topics of conversation that are appropriate and inappropriate when meeting people for the first time? Talk with other international students and try to identify which of these rules are culture-specific and which are universal from culture to culture.
Online Investigation
Friendships are important, and joining clubs on campus can be a great way to meet people.
Use the internet to search a college website of your choice and find information about two or three clubs or organizations that you can join to meet people.
- What is the name of the club or organization?
- How often do they meet?
- What activities do they do?
- How much does it cost to join?