Pertemuan 5

Meeting 5: EPT (Long Conversation)

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Introduction to Long Conversation Listening

A. What is a Long Conversation?

A Long Conversation is a part of listening activity where you will hear a dialogue between two people discussing a certain topic in detail.

Usually, the conversation lasts about one to two minutes and contains several pieces of information such as opinions, reasons, problems, or solutions.

Example topics:

  • Talking about campus life
  • Discussing travel plans
  • Talking about jobs, classes, or social events

The goal is to understand the main idea, details, attitudes, and relationships between the speakers.

B. What You Need to Listen For

In this type of listening, focus on:

  • Main idea: What are they mainly talking about?
  • Details: What specific information is mentioned (dates, reasons, results)?
  • Attitude and opinion: How do the speakers feel or react?
  • Context clues: Who are the speakers? Where are they? Why are they talking?

C. Common Question Types

  • You will usually be asked questions like:
  • What are the speakers mainly discussing?
  • What problem does the man/woman have?
  • What does the man suggest the woman do?
  • Where does the conversation probably take place?

D. Listening Tips

Here are some strategies to help you:

  • Read the choices before listening. → It helps you predict what the conversation will be about.
  • Focus on the first exchange. → It often tells you the topic or setting.
  • Listen for transitions like “but,” “so,” “then,” “however” — they signal important parts.
  • Ignore unknown words. → Focus on the general meaning instead of panicking.
  • Pay attention to tone. → The way something is said can show the speaker’s attitude.
  • Practice note-taking. → Write short keywords, not full sentences.
  • Stay calm and focused. → One missed word doesn’t mean you lose the whole meaning.

E. Sample Activity (Before Listening)

Try discussing these questions before you listen:

  • What topics do you usually talk about with friends at campus?
  • How do you show that you agree or disagree politely in a conversation?
  • What makes a conversation easy or hard to understand in English?

F. After Listening

After you listen to the long conversation:

  • Summarize what it was about in 2–3 sentences.
  • Identify the main problem or topic.
  • Discuss with a partner: what made it difficult or easy to understand?

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