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The Sound of Silence

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

Description

Do you feel uncomfortable when conversations go silent? In this session, we’ll explore how silence is used and interpreted in different cultures and how it can be more meaningful than we think.

Together, we will:

- Reflect on our personal reactions to silence during conversations
- Compare how silence is experienced in different cultural contexts
- Discuss when silence feels awkward, comforting, or even powerful
- Learn how to use silence as a communication tool, not a mistake

This session is about noticing what’s not said, learning to listen with more presence, and feeling okay with the quiet between words.

Questions list

1. How do you usually feel when there’s silence in a conversation?

2. Do you think silence means something different in your language or culture?

3. Can you remember a moment where silence was powerful or emotional?

1. In your culture, is silence during a conversation normal or awkward?

2. Why do you think people feel pressure to fill silence?

3. Have you ever misunderstood someone because they stayed quiet?

4. In what situations can silence be respectful or meaningful?

5. How can silence be used as a communication strategy?

6. What’s the difference between a comfortable silence and an awkward one?

7. What are the risks of always trying to fill every moment with words?

8. Could we be better listeners if we embraced silence more often?

1. You'll have 6 to 10 to have a free conversation.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned