2026.05.27_Networking Naturally at Events
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Networking Naturally at Events
1. Vocabulary Review (from previous lesson)
1. Could you do me a ______?
2. I’d appreciate your ______ on this presentation.
3. Thanks for your ______ during the meeting.
4. I need a bit more ______ before I decide.
5. Could you ______ this document before I send it?
2. Useful Phrases (Networking & Starting Conversations)
What brings you here today?
Example: What brings you here today?
What line of work are you in?
Example: What line of work are you in?
Have you been to one of these events before?
Example: Have you been to one of these events before?
3. Natural Reactions (More Native-Like)
That sounds right up your alley.
Example: That sounds right up your alley if you work in marketing.
Small world.
Example: Small world — I actually worked with someone from your company.
That’s good to know actually.
Example: That’s good to know actually — we’ve been looking into that too.
4. Roleplay (Real Situation)
Scenario: Meeting Someone at a Networking Event
Person A: Hi, I don’t think we’ve met before. I’m ___.
Person B: (Introduce yourself naturally)
Person A: So, what line of work are you in?
Person B: (Explain briefly)
Person A: Interesting. What brings you here today?
Person B: (Respond naturally)
Person A: Have you been to one of these events before?
Person B: (Respond + continue conversation)
Person A: Small world — I actually know someone from your company.
Person B: (React naturally)
Person A: Well, it was great talking to you.
Person B: (Close the conversation naturally)
Continue naturally for 2–3 minutes, then switch roles.
Vocabulary (B2 Level)
|
Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
Slovak |
Example |
|
Industry |
/ˈɪn.də.stri/ |
A particular area of business |
odvetvie |
She works in the tech industry. |
|
Connection |
/kəˈnek.ʃən/ |
A professional relationship |
kontakt / spojenie |
Networking helps build connections. |
|
Conference |
/ˈkɒn.fər.əns/ |
A professional event or meeting |
konferencia |
I attended a business conference last week. |
|
Introduce |
/ˌɪn.trəˈdjuːs/ |
To tell someone your name or role |
predstaviť |
Let me introduce myself. |
|
Opportunity |
/ˌɒp.əˈtʃuː.nə.ti/ |
A good chance for something |
príležitosť |
It’s a great opportunity to meet people. |
5. Discussion Questions
1. What’s the most awkward part of networking events?
2. Do you think networking is a real skill, or are some people naturally good at it?
3. What makes someone memorable after a short conversation?
4. Would you rather attend a huge networking event or a small informal one? Why?
5. What kinds of people are easiest to talk to at professional events?
6. Have you ever had a surprisingly useful conversation with someone you just met?
7. What’s worse at networking events: awkward silence or someone talking too much?
6. Example Answers
1. Starting the first conversation is usually the most awkward part.
2. I think networking is definitely a skill people can improve.
3. People are memorable when they seem genuinely interested and easy to talk to.
4. I’d prefer a smaller event because conversations feel more natural.
5. Friendly and curious people are usually easier to talk to.
6. Yes, sometimes short conversations can lead to useful opportunities.
7. Someone talking too much is probably worse because the conversation feels one-sided.