Breaking the Ice - an ESL Lesson
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This document provides tips for meeting new people and breaking the ice. It explains that breaking the ice means overcoming an awkward silence with small talk. When meeting someone for the first time, ask them warm, friendly questions to learn more about them. The document encourages readers to practice conversations by role playing introductions with a partner and asking each other questions.
Breaking the Ice - an ESL Lesson
- 1. Breaking the Ice How to meet new people
- 2. This ship is breaking the ice
- 3. These people are breaking the ice, too!
- 4. Breaking the ice • In English, we say that overcoming an awkward silence with a stranger is called “breaking the ice.” • Think of the silence as a cold, unpleasant wall of ice. Now say something warm and friendly to break it down!
- 5. • These two people are meeting for the first time. • What should they say to each other? • What shouldn’t they say to each other?
- 6. • These people have just met for the first time. • What did he say to her?
- 7. • What do you want to know when you first meet someone? What do you usually ask them?
- 8. • People who like to meet others are usually called extroverts, while people who feel shy around strangers are called introverts. • Do you like meeting new people?
- 9. • How can we overcome feeling nervous when meeting someone new?
- 10. • Where should you go to meet new people?
- 11. Dialogue • Work with a partner. Imagine you have just met for the first time. What would you say to each other? • Write a short conversation. Ask lots of questions so can get to know the other person.
- 12. • If you enjoyed this, you might like my other ESL teaching resources or my TED IELTS page.