Small Talk and Conversations in American English

Even though I know this question is boring, I’m guilty of asking it over and over again: “Where are you from?” If you have even the slightest accent or even a behavior that suggests that you’re not a local, people are likely to ask you where you’re from. Whether you are living or traveling in another country or region, you’ll probably encounter someone who wants to know a little more about you. Rather than quickly … Read the article and watch the video lesson

Have you ever run into a friend or acquaintance whom you hadn’t seen in weeks, months, or even years? What do you say to them?  What do you begin to talk about? Let’s talk about useful phrases for making small talk with a friend after you haven’t seen them for a while! We make small talk differently depending on the person and the situation. Today, we are going to look at vocabulary you can use … Read the article and watch the video lesson

There are lots of possible situations where you’ll meet new people: at a party, in the student lounge, at a conference, on the train, while traveling, just to name a few. What do you usually say when you meet someone new? How do you introduce yourself? Do you find it difficult to continue the conversation with them after exchanging names? Even though the language we use to make small talk with new people may appear … Read the article and watch the video lesson