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Sep 2023
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40 phrases for starting conversations in...

SHAYNA OLIVEIRA
About this episode

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’t especially “deep” conversation starters like you might want to use on a first date, when you’re interested in getting to know someone extremely well. Instead, they are more suited for “small talk” – casual conversation about topics of general interest.

You will learn lots more phrases inside my Everyday English Speaking Courses - they cover tons of situations, like what to say during:

  • travel
  • shopping
  • eating in restaurants
  • socializing
  • agreeing/disagreeing
  • making invitations and requests
  • giving criticism or advice
  • expressing your thoughts
  • ...and much more.

I hope to see you inside!

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