How to join a conversation
If you hear an interesting conversation, it’s a good idea to listen in and make sure it’s appropriate to join.
If it’s a personal or private conversation, the speakers might not want you to interrupt. You‘ll have to use your own judgement, and take a risk.
If they seem friendly and open, you can try to find something interestin ... Show More
May 2024
Chatterbox #320 – Connecting through conversation
In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna are trying out something new – they’re playing a conversation game! The goal of the game is to make deeper conversations, moving beyond small talk. The hosts go through a range of questions, from light-hearted to deep and thought-provok ... Show More
31m 47s
Oct 2022
#308 Don't be Rude: 5 Ways To Start a Conversation Politely
Speaking English with people from different cultures is an enriching experience. However, if you’re not mindful of the other person’s cultural background, you could accidentally come across as rude, or even offensive, when trying to spark up a conversation in English. In today’s ... Show More
27m 30s
Sep 2023
How to keep a conversation going (with examples!)
In the last lesson, you learned how to start a conversation in English. In this lesson, you will learn how to keep a conversation going - with examples! If you like learning English from conversations, then you will LOVE my Everyday English Speaking Courses, because each lesson i ... Show More
6m 33s
Sep 2023
40 phrases for starting conversations in English
Do you have difficulty speaking English? Sometimes the hardest part is simply starting a conversation. Today you'll learn 40 conversation starters that native English speakers use in various real life situations – formal or informal, at work, school, or other contexts! These aren ... Show More
8m 5s