Activity 13

Networking and Small Talk

Students develop confidence in initiating and maintaining professional small talk, introducing themselves, and building rapport at business events.

Intermediate to Advanced 60–75 min 3 Sub-Activities

Sub-Activities

1
Conversation Starter Bank
Not Started 1 Exercise

Brainstorm and categorise appropriate small talk topics for business settings and topics to avoid.

2
Networking Event Simulation
Not Started 1 Exercise

Classroom set up as a conference reception. Students circulate with fictional name badges and connect with at least 5 people in 15 minutes.

3
Follow-Up Connection
Not Started 1 Exercise

Students write a brief follow-up email or LinkedIn message to one person they met at the networking event.

Business Correspondence:… Handling Complaints and …
Materials
  • Conversation
  • Starter
  • Cards,
  • Professional
  • Event
  • Scenario
Assessment
Peer evaluation rubrics
Instructor observation
Interactive exercises
Self-reflection