General English Level 1 GELEV1 Unit 02 Topic 01.doc Chiara: Yes, I work hard but I love to. Marianna: Okay. Chiara: The performance finishes at 10 o’clock. Marianna: Mmmm… Luis: That’s my day, Marianna. Marianna: Sounds very healthy, Luis. Conversation fillers Luis doesn’t know what to say. He uses conversation ‘fillers’. This gives him time to think. Marianna Now, Luis, tell me about your day. What do you do every day? Luis: Let’s see … aah… I get up each weekday at 7 am. Marianna: Can I ask you a personal question? Luis: Hmmm. OK Marianna. Being polite and friendly Marianna and Chiara use special words to be polite and friendly: Marianna: Welcome, Chiara. Chiara: Thank you, Marianna. It’s nice to be here. Marianna: Thank you, Chiara and good luck. Chiara: Thank you. You’re welcome. Luis: I’m a football player and I play for Argentina. Marianna: I saw the game last week. Congratulations! Great game! 79 QUESTLANGUAGE