"Small Talk" is a collection of jazz chants that focuses on language functions. Each unit consists of a series of chants illustrating a function, as well as listening exercises, pronunciation practice, activities, and teacher's notes. An answer key is included. One audio CD and cassette features the Chants set to live music, and the other presents the Exercises.
Unit 1 Greetings
Unit 2 Introduction/Identifying Self and Others
Unit 3 Saying Good-bye
Unit 4 Giving and Receiving Compliments
Unit 5 Inviting/Acceping/Refusing
Unit 6 Expressing Likes and Dislikes/Asking For and Giving an Opinion
Unit 7 Expressing Ability or Inability to Do Something/Making Excuese/Giving Encouragememt
Unit 8 Apologizing/Accepting an Apology
Unit 9 Talking About Food
Unit 10 Talking About Money
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