It’s never a good feeling when you want to start a conversation but don’t know what to say.
That’s where small talk comes in!
Small talk is the kind of conversation you make when you want to talk to someone but neither of you wants to get into a very deep or complicated conversation.
It’s “small” because you talk about unimportant things, in a way that fills up silences and makes you both feel more comfortable and friendly with each other.
Until you get comfortable making small talk, let’s explore seven excellent English small talk topics to get you started.
Contents
- Why Making Small Talk Is a Big Deal
- Body Language Is Also a Language
- Small Talk for Every Occasion
- 7 English Small Talk Topics for Starting Friendly Conversations
- 1. Introductions
- 2. Universal Topics
- 3. The Day
- 4. The Workplace
- 5. Observations
- 6. Common Interests
- 7. Questions
- And One Last Tip About Learning English Small Talk
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Why Making Small Talk Is a Big Deal
There’s nothing “small” about small talk.
Being able to hold a conversation about something simple like the weather might seem like it’s not important, but it’s a key skill to have if you’re learning a language. Think about how many times you make small talk in your native language during the day.
