How to keep a conversation going in English?

如何用英语保持对话进行

引言

Hi, Tim here with another 925 English lesson!

对话延续的重要性

Last time, we had a look at how to start a conversation. In this lesson, we’re going to learn how to keep a conversation going.

After all, there is no point in striking up conversation with someone if you can’t keep it going.

对话中的参与度

But what does that involve? I mean, it’s more than just asking and answering questions, right? So, what kinds of things can we say or do to make the conversation flow naturally?

Well, one important way that we keep a conversation going is by showing interest in what someone says.

If a person makes a comment about something, like the weather, or work, you need to respond with interest.

表示兴趣的方法

So what can we say to show we’re interested? Well, there’re a few ways we can do this. First, you can give an expression of interest, like “really?” or “is that right?” Then you can make a comment or question about it.

You might also just pick out one idea that the person mentioned and make a little question about it.

实践示例

Let’s practice some examples of showing interest in this way. Listen to each example, then repeat it yourself. Ready? Let’s get started.

• A: Is that right? Wow, I hear it’s beautiful this time of year.
• B: No kidding! That must be such an exciting job.
• C: Oh really? That must have been amazing.
• D: Is that right? So then what did he say?

实际对话中的兴趣表达

Okay, so showing interest is important, but how does it sound in real life?

Let’s listen to a short dialog between two travelers. They’re talking about where they are headed, or traveling to.

Scott: And where you headed?
Joe: Home to Seoul, if we ever get out of here.
Scott: South Korea, hey? Never been, but I’ve heard great things. You like it there?
Joe: Yeah, for sure. You know, it’s a big crazy city with lots happening.

主题转换技巧

Now, a conversation doesn’t just continue on one topic forever, right? At some point, the speakers changed the subject.

But you can’t just suddenly start talking about something different. That would be strange, because natural conversation flows; it doesn’t jump around.

So exactly how do we change the subject? Well, you need a little transition. Just a little word or expression that means “hey, let’s talk about something different now.” That might be just like a word, like “now” or it might be a phrase, like “by the way”.

练习改变主题

Let’s practice changing the subject with a few examples. Remember to repeat what you hear. Ready? Let’s give it a try.

• A: Speaking of summer, how does our third quarter look?
• B: Oh, before I forget, are you going on the trip next month?
• C: By the way, did I tell you that we’re headed to Hawaii at Christmas?
• D: And you? Has it been a good month?

结束对话的技巧

So, as we’ve seen, conversations flow from topic to topic and back and forth between people. But what about ending a conversation? What do you say when you want to draw it to a close?

Well, all you need is some kind of excuse or reason for leaving. Maybe you need to use the restroom or make a phone call.

实践结束对话

Let’s practice some examples of ending a conversation. Once again, repeat the examples after you hear them. Ready?

• A: it’s been nice chatting, but I suppose I should go find my seat.
• B: It’s getting pretty late and I should really be heading home.
• C: If you’ll excuse me, I just need to make a quick call.
• D: Well, I shouldn’t leave my husband sitting there alone for too long.

课程总结

All right! Now that we’ve looked at how to end a conversation, it’s time for us to end this lesson. Besides, learning how to end a conversation, we’ve looked at some ways of keeping it going by showing interest or changing the subject.

We’ll be back soon with another 925English lesson. Until then, so long, and happy learning!

翻译

引言

Hi，Tim 于此与大家分享另一节925英语课程!

对话延续的重要性

上次我们讨论了如何开始对话。这节课，我们将学习如何保持对话进行。

毕竟，如果你无法持续对话，那么开始对话就毫无意义。

但这究竟涉及什么呢？我是说，这不仅仅是问问题和回答问题，对吗？那么，为了让对话自然地流淌，我们可以说些什么或做些什么呢？

表现出兴趣

一个保持对话继续的重要方式是对某人所说的内容表现出兴趣。

如果有人就某事发表评论，比如天气或工作，你需要表示出兴趣的回应。

那么我们如何表明我们感兴趣呢？有几个方法。首先，你可以表示兴趣，比如使用"really?“或"is that right?”，然后就此发表评论或提问。

你也可以只挑出对方提到的一个想法，并对此提出小问题。

实践表达兴趣

让我们练习用这种方式表现出兴趣的一些例子。听每个例子，然后自己重复一遍。准备好了吗？开始吧。

• A: Is that right? 哇，我听说这个季节那里非常美。
• B: No kidding! 那一定是份非常令人兴奋的工作。
• C: Oh really? 那一定非常了不起。
• D: Is that right? 那他接着说了什么？

短对话实战演练

现在，让我们来听一段两位旅行者之间的短对话。他们在谈论他们即将前往的地方。

Scott: 你要去哪里？
Joe: 要是我们能离开这里，我就回首尔去。
Scott: 韩国首尔啊？我没去过，但我听说那儿很不错。你喜欢那儿吗？
Joe: 嗯，当然了。你知道，那是个繁忙的大城市，有很多事情发生。

主题转换技巧

一个对话不可能一直围绕同一个话题进行，对吧？在某个时刻，说话者会改变话题。

但你不能突然开始讨论不同的话题。这样会很奇怪，因为自然的对话是流畅的；它不会跳来跳去。

那么我们该如何改变话题呢？嗯，你需要一个小过渡。就是一个意味着“嘿，现在让我们谈论点不同的东西吧”的小词或表达方式。可能就是像"now"这样的词，或者是像"by the way"这样的短语。

练习改变主题

让我们用一些例子来练习改变主题。记住听到什么后就重复。准备好了吗？尝试一下。

• A: 说到夏天，我们第三季度的情况怎样？
• B: 哦，在我忘记之前，你下个月要去旅行吗？
• C: 顺便说一下，我告诉你圣诞节我们要去夏威夷了吗？
• D: 你呢？这个月过得好吗？

结束对话的技巧

那么，如果要结束对话呢？当你想要结束对话时，你应该说些什么？

你只需要一个离开的借口或理由。也许你需要去洗手间或打个电话。

当你提供借口时，你可以用像"I should"或"I need to"这样的词引入。

练习结束对话

让我们练习一些结束对话的例子。再一次，在听到例子后重复。准备好了吗？

• A: 聊得很开心，但我想我应该去找我的座位了。
• B: 天色已晚，我真的该回家了。
• C: 请原谅，我得打个快电话。
• D: 嗯，我不应该让我丈夫一个人坐太久了。

现实生活中的结束对话

好了，现在让我们来听听真实生活中结束对话是如何工作的。让我们听一下两个人在办公室派对上聊天结束时的对话。

Amber: …那么，你住在这个城市是吗？
Shelly: 是的，在Delgado。
Amber: 是吗？我有个表亲也住在那个区。很不错。
Shelly: 又好又方便。
Amber: 确实。可爱的地方。嗯Shelly, 很高兴和你聊天，但我得去梳洗一下，找个座位。也许待会儿能碰到你。

课程总结

这节课，我们除了学习如何结束对话，还看了一些方法，通过表现出兴趣或改变话题来保持对话进行。

我们很快会回来带着另一节925英语课程。在那之前，再见了，祝学习愉快！