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Feb 2021
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54. How to Have Better Conversations? (E...

Thomas Wilkinson
About this episode

On today’s episode I want to talk about conversations and how to have better ones! English learners often really want to start having conversations in English, but at the same time can be nervous and anxious. Don’t worry though! If you follow the tips in this episode you will be having conversations like a professional in no time!


TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/02/24/54-how-to-have-better-conversations-english-vocabulary-lesson/


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Vocabulary List

Light-hearted (adj) - happy and not serious

We had a fairly light-hearted discussion

Anxiety (n) - an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future

Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school

Awkward (adj) - embarrassed or nervous

He seemed a little awkward when i first met him

Favour (n) - a kind action that you do for someone

Could you do me a favour - would you feed my cat this weekend?

Uncomfortable (adj) - not feeling comfortable and pleasant, or not making you feel comfortable and pleasant

The boy looked uncomfortable and out of place among the adults

Interaction (n) - an occasion when two or more people or thing communicate with each other

Language games are usually intended to encourage student interaction

Curious (adj) - interested in learning about people or things around you

Babies are curious about everything around them

Naturally (adv) - having an ability or characteristic from birth

He’s naturally funny - he doesn’t even have to try

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