Hey everyone! 👋 Last week we explored what makes a great conversation: listening, sharing stories, and keeping things flowing. This week we're taking it one step further: how do we actually stay in touch? 💬📞 📅 Friday, Oct 16 · [Time] · [Zoom link] Here's what we'll practice: 🔁 Quick recall from last week: Can you still say water, a lot of, and check it out the American way? We'll find out! 😄 🔤 10 new words for staying in touch: catch up, reach out, tone, misread, voice message, and even the very American slang word "ghost" 👻 (with pronunciation + Vietnamese meanings) 🇺🇸 American Accent Lab 2: the stop T (didn't → DID-n), the D + Y blend (did you → DID-juh), and more reductions (gotta, lemme, dunno) 🤝 How to disagree politely: phrases like "I see your point, but…" and "I see it a little differently" to share your opinion clearly and kindly 🧠 Summarize → Synthesize → Conclude: three opinions on texting vs. calling, combined into one smart conclusion 👥 Breakout groups: How can people communicate better in a digital world? 📝 Before class: Did you finish last week's homework? Bring your "best talker" synthesis. A few people will share it in 30 seconds at the start of class! 🎤 🔥 Warm-up question (comment below 👇): Are you more of a texter or a caller? Why? Bonus points if you use one of these: 👉 "Honestly, I'm more of a…" 👉 "It depends. When it's important, I…" See you Friday! Come ready to talk, laugh, and maybe disagree a little (politely, of course 😉). Listen. Connect. Conclude.