Listening: Understanding Interactional Cues & Discourse (Basic) B1 - Lesson 2: Recognizing Basic Turn-Taking Signals in Conversations

Conversation Skills: Turn-Taking Signals CEFR Level B1 Lesson Goals To understand that conversations have a structure called turn-taking . To recognize phrases used to take , hold , and yield a turn. To improve your confidence in joining and managing conversations. The Rules of Conversation A good conversation is like a game of catch. One person "throws" the conversation to another person, and they "catch" it and speak. This is called turn-taking . We use special words and phrases called signals to show when we want to speak, when we need more time, and when we are finished. Let's learn the three basic signals. 1. How to 'Take' a Turn (Interrupting Politely) Sometimes you need to interrupt someone to add an important point or ask a question. Using a polite phrase shows respect and makes your interruption smoother. Speaker A: "...so the first thing we need to do is organize the schedule..." Speaker B: " Sorry to interrupt, but have you checked the new boo…