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Human Resorce Manager: That’s impressive! Finally, how do you stay updated on
current HR trends and best practices, and how do you
incorporate them into your work?
Mr Ndala Ndefu: I believe in continuous learning and professional
development. I regularly attend HR conferences,
workshops, and webinars to stay updated on the latest
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trends and best practices. I also subscribe to industry
publications and actively participate in online Human
Resorces Managers’ communities. By staying informed,
I can bring innovative ideas and strategies to my work
and adapt to the evolving needs of the organisation.

Human Resorce Manager: Thank you, Mr Ndala Ndefu, for sharing your experiences
and insights with us. We will be in touch soon regarding
the next steps in the hiring process.
Mr Ndala Ndefu: Thank you for the opportunity. I look forward to hearing
from you.

Questions
1. What turn-taking words or expressions were used by Mr Ndala Ndefu in the
conversation?
2. What turn-taking words or expressions were used by the Human Resources
Manager in the conversation?
3. Which speech transition words or phrases were used in the above interview?
What other speech transition techniques do you know?

(h) Conduct a non-spontaneous interview about any cross-cutting issue and present
your findings to the class.

Activity 6.2 Applying spoken English techniques in spontaneous and
non-spontaneous conversations

(a) Respond to one of the three scenarios below.
1. As a local resident of the city, you have come upon a lost tourist who is
asking for directions. Give him/her clear and helpful instructions to assist
him/her find the way.
2. You are at a local bustling market in a certain village. Take part in a bargaining
exercise where one participant acts as a local vendor selling goods and the
other participant acts as a tourist looking to purchase items.
3. You lost your mom’s money and she scolded you for that. Respond to your
mom politely and spontaneously.

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