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Apr 2025
42m 35s

#322 How to Get Better at Small Talk

Michael Lavers
About this episode

Small Talk is something many of us struggle with, and it's a really important part of socialising and using language.

In this episode, I share some of my own awkward experiences with small talk, and then go through time tips on how we can all get better at it to improve our conversations and relationships.

I then share a few phrases that English learners can use to sound more natural when making Small Talk.

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