Social Expressions

Introduction

Social expressions are the different ways people show and understand feelings without using words. This includes things like facial expressions (smiles, frowns), body language (gestures, posture), and how we speak (tone of voice). These cues help us connect and communicate with each other, adding meaning and emotion to our interactions. Paying attention to social expressions is important for understanding what others are thinking or feeling in different situations.

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Task

We use certain expressions in different social situations.

For example:

 I'm sorry I'm late

- Don't worry. Come and sit down.

In the following tasks, you will have to answer and match expressions with responses so you will further understand when the certain expressions are used.

Process

1.Match the expressions and responses. When do we use these expressions? (Duration: 7 minutes)

 

How are you? Sleep well!
Hello, Jane! Yes. Can I help you?
How do you do? Good morning!
See you tomorrow! Fine, thanks!
Good night! Pleased to meet you, Ela!
Good morning! Not at all. Don't mention it.
Hello, I'm Ela Paul. Thanks.
Cheers! Same to you!
Excuse me! That's very kind. Thank you.
Bless you! Bye!
Have a good weekend! How do you do?
Thank you very much indeed. Hi, Peter!
Make yourself at home. Cheers!

 

2. Test a partner. Say an expression. Can your partner give the correct response? Write down your partners response.

(Duration: 5 minutes)

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3. Work with your partner, write two short conversations that include some of the social expressions. Read your conversation to the class.

(Duration: 15 minutes)

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4. Play the quiz about the social expressions. Access the quiz by following the link below:

https://create.kahoot.it/details/e3fb1307-f8ac-445d-820f-937c2ccf1fdc

 

 

Evaluation

 Matching Exercise:

  • Students demonstrated a strong understanding of social expressions and appropriate responses. Most were able to accurately match expressions with their corresponding responses, showcasing a good grasp of when to use these phrases in various social situations. Some expressions, such as "How do you do?" and "Excuse me!", were particularly well-matched, indicating a nuanced understanding of formal and informal contexts.

 

 Partner Test:

In the partner test, students were challenged to recall and appropriately respond to given expressions. Results varied, with many pairs successfully completing the task. Notably, some students showed a high level of fluency in generating correct responses, demonstrating an ability to apply the learned expressions in real-time interactions. However, a few struggled with less common expressions, indicating areas for further practice and reinforcement.

Conversations:

  • Collaborating with their partners, students created two short conversations incorporating social expressions. These conversations were then presented to the class. Overall, the majority of students successfully integrated the expressions into their dialogues, showcasing creativity and an understanding of contextual usage. Encouragingly, the conversations reflected an appreciation for the diversity of social situations where these expressions might be employed.

 

Conclusion

In summary, the class demonstrated progress in understanding and applying social expressions. The matching exercise and partner test served as effective tools to reinforce the learned material, while the creation of conversations highlighted the practical application of these expressions in everyday communication. Ongoing real-life practice will further harden this knowledge.

Credits

New Headway English Course Pre-intermediate Student's book 2008

Authors: John and Liz Soars 

Oxford University Press

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