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Oct 13
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Small Talk – How to Start a Friendly Con...

5 Minutes English Talk
About this episode

Do you ever feel awkward starting a conversation in English? 😅
In this 5-Minute English Talk episode, you’ll learn how to begin friendly, natural small talk — just like native speakers do.

We’ll explore real English phrases you can use every day, such as:
👉 “How’s it going?”
👉 “What have you been up to?”
👉 “Can’t complain.”
👉 “How about you?”

You’ll get repeat-after-me practice, real-life dialogue examples, and a quick speaking challenge to help you sound confident and natural in real conversations.

Plus, you’ll discover why small talk isn’t really “small” — it’s how confidence begins and how real connections are made.

💬 Remember: A simple “Hey, how’s it going?” could be the start of your best English conversation yet.

🎧 Listen now, practice out loud, and take one small step toward fluency today!

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