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Conversation Basics

  • Meeting a new person
  • When you (don't) know the answer
  • Asking for clarification
  • Good-bye and good luck

 

Organizing your Thoughts

  • Organizing your thoughts and the conversation
  • Returning to a previous topic
  • Stalling for time

 

Storytelling

  • Telling or listening to a story
  • Responding to your partner's statement

 

Invitations and Advice

  • Accepting or declining an invitation
  • Asking for or giving advice

 

Opinions and Debates

  • Expressing opinions
  • Arguing for or against something

 

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  • Home
  • Getting Started
    • Which program should I register for?
    • Face-to-Face Program
    • Peer Language Partnerships Program
    • Meeting with your TandemPlus Partner
    • Technology Tutorials
  • Resources
    • Conversation Topics
    • Language-Specific Resources
    • UMN and Twin Cities Language Resources
  • Special Programs
    • TandemPlus Student Association (TPSA)
  • About
    • History
    • Student Feedback
  • Contact Us