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A good conversation has a place to begin and a place to land.
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13–17 years · 15 minutes
A good conversation has a place to begin and a place to land.
Paper; Pencil
Choose a neutral shared topic with a willing partner.
Listen to one idea.
Ask a question that follows it.
Reflect what you heard and close warmly.
Participation is voluntary. Keep topics non-private and end the conversation if either person wishes.
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Conversation compass · continued
Space to write or sketch.
Space to write or sketch.
What did I hear?
Thank the other person for the conversation.
Listen and ask one question.
Use a follow-up tied to the answer.
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A person can try this independently or with a willing partner; an adult is available when needed.
Paper · Pencil
Choose a neutral shared topic with a willing partner.
Try saying: What did I hear?
Finish: Thank the other person for the conversation.
Participation is voluntary. Keep topics non-private and end the conversation if either person wishes.
Make it simpler: Listen and ask one question.
Take it further: Use a follow-up tied to the answer.
A chance to practise listening, conversation. This invitation is an editorial adaptation of the guidance below. It is not a test or a promise about development.
