Listening: Understanding Interactional Cues & Discourse B2 - Lesson 2: Understanding How Speakers Manage Topics (introducing, changing, closing)

The Flow of Conversation: Managing Topics CEFR Level B2 Lesson Goals In this B2 lesson, you will learn to analyze the structure of natural conversations. You will identify and understand the specific signal phrases speakers use to skillfully introduce , change , and close topics in discourse. Navigating a Conversation Think of a conversation as a journey. Skilled speakers act like drivers, using "signals" to show when they are turning, stopping, or changing direction. These signals are phrases that guide the conversation and make it easy for the listener to follow. Understanding them is key to mastering conversational fluency. Signal Phrases for Topic Management Listen for these common phrases speakers use to manage the flow of the conversation. Function Common Signal Phrases Introducing a Topic "So, I wanted to ask you about...", "Speaking of that, it reminds me...", "By the way...", "Did you hear about...?" Changing a Topic "Anyway, moving on.…