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Phuong Nguyen, M.A Speaking subject III. PRACTICE: Give an answer for each greeting 1. Tom: Hi, Mary. How are you doing? Mary (+): 2. Jose: Hello Katie! Hows everything? Katie (-): 3. William: Goodmorning, Mr. Smith. How are you today? Mr. Smith (+): 4. John: Its good to see you, Sue. Are you doing allright? Sue (0): 5. Ken: Hi, Nancy. Its been a long time. Howre things with you? Nancy (-):
SAYING GOODBYE
Before saying goodbye, we often say pleasantries to make the partner happy. I. PLEASANTRIES: 1. Ive enjoyed talking to you. 2. Its been good seeing you again. 3. Im glad to talk to you. 4. Well, its getting late. Ive got to go/ run. 5. I should be going. Its getting late. 6. Where has the time gone? I guess Id better go. Before saying goodbye, we also use some expressions to keep in touch with others: 1. Lets get together soon. 2. Give me a call sometime! 3. Keep in touch! 4. I hope we meet again. 5. Stop by and see me sometime! II. GOODBYES: Farewell Take care
Phuong Nguyen, M.A Speaking subject Have a good day. Have a nice day. Have a nice week/ weekend. See you later. See you around. Goodbye. Goodnight. III. PRACTICE:
Use pleasantries, seeing again willing sentences and goodbyes to finish the conversation. 1. Ken: John: Goodbye. 2. Mary: Well, its getting pretty late. See you later. Sue: 3. Nancy: Silvia: Bye. 4. Lisa: Mark: Goodnight. 5. Peter: Im really going to miss you. Kathy: 6. Sam: It was nice to talk to you. I had a great time. Julie: 7. Anna: You: Take care. 8. Brian: You: See you next week. 9. Mr. Smith: Its been great seeing you. You: 10. Mrs. Karen: Well, I really got to go. You: