Conversation Cards
Phrases and tips for good communication
📏 The Golden Rules
🃏 My Phrase Cards
🎭 Training Scenarios
Look
Look at the person when they speak
Listen
Listen until the end before responding
Take Turns
One person speaks, the other listens
Ask Questions
Show that you are interested
Be Kind
Use a friendly and polite tone
Stay on Topic
Do not change the subject too quickly
Start a Conversation
"Hi! How are you?"
"What are you playing right now?"
"Have you seen [movie/series]?"
💡 Tip: Start with a topic the other person likes!
Ask Questions
"What's your favorite [game/movie]?"
"What do you like to do?"
"Why do you like that?"
💡 Tip: Open-ended questions = more discussion!
Show that I'm Listening
"Oh really? Tell me more!"
"That's cool!"
"Wow, that's incredible!"
💡 Tip: Nod and say "mmh mmh"!
Continue the Conversation
"I also like... / For me it's more..."
"And then, what happened?"
"That reminds me of..."
💡 Tip: Build on what the other person says!
End Politely
"It was nice talking!"
"Well, I have to go. See you later!"
"Bye, see you soon!"
💡 Tip: Wait for a pause to say goodbye!
Join a Group During Recess
1
Approach and observe what they are doing
2
Wait for a calm moment
3
Say: "Hi! Can I play with you?"
4
If no → no worries, try elsewhere
Introduce Yourself to Someone New
1
Smile and say: "Hi! I'm [name]"
2
Ask: "And you?"
3
Find a common point: "What do you like as..."
4
Continue on this common topic