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PRACTICAL ENGLISH: A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND POST DOCS

These workshops will help you identify the right language to use at the right time to have successful
conversations and interactions. The workshops can be taken individually or as a series.
All workshops meet from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in 87 Prospect Avenue, Room 063. Light refreshments will be served.
87 Prospect Avenue is the building located directly behind 91 Prospect Avenue. Room 063 is on the lower level.

What should I say?

Making a Connection with Small Talk
This workshop explores the language we use to make a good first impressionlanguage that shows that
we are friendly and willing to interact. Learn how to use the tools of small talk (including compliments,
complaints, and questions) to build connections.

Monday, October 6
RSVP https://odocweb.princeton.edu/rsvp/rsvp_event.php?sharepoint_id=1483

So, tell me about your research?

Developing Targeted Responses to this Common Question
You have probably been asked this question many times by numerous people such as fellow researchers or
friends of friends. In this workshop we will learn to target our responses to specific and general
audiences. We will work on both a long and short response. Facilitators will assist with helpful phrases and
organizational tips. Feedback will be provided.

Monday, October 13
RSVP https://odocweb.princeton.edu/rsvp/rsvp_event.php?sharepoint_id=1484

Are we on the same wavelength?

Learning the Language of Collaboration
In this workshop you will learn some common idioms that native speakers rely on when they collaborate.
We will discuss how to use them in context. In addition, we will practice developing relevant questions
that lead us to an understanding of the others point of view.
Monday, October 20
RSVP https://odocweb.princeton.edu/rsvp/rsvp_event.php?sharepoint_id=1485

What are people talking about?

Small Talk in the Real World
Native speakers often discuss hot topics and current events in the news as a form of small talk. Non-native
speakers often want to contribute but dont know how to break into the conversation. Learn how to join in!
Monday, October 27
RSVP https://odocweb.princeton.edu/rsvp/rsvp_event.php?sharepoint_id=1486

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