Small Talk

Keep a conversation going naturally — at work, at events, or anywhere in between.

Dialogue Sample

A: Can you believe this weather? It's been raining all week!

B: I know, right? I'm really hoping it clears up by the weekend.

A: Do you have any plans for the weekend?

B: Not really, maybe just relax at home. How about you?

A: I was thinking of checking out that new café downtown. Have you heard about it?

B: Oh yes! I've been meaning to go. Let me know how it is!

Natural Phrases to Know

Agreeing or relating to what someone said

I know, right? Totally! You're telling me! I was just thinking the same thing! Exactly! Tell me about it!

Keeping the conversation going

Speaking of which... That reminds me of... Have you heard about...? By the way, did you know...? Oh, that's interesting — actually... How about you? What do you think?

Showing interest in what someone is saying

Oh really? That's interesting! No way! Tell me more! What happened next? I had no idea!

Your Turn — Fill in the Blanks

You are Speaker B. Read A's lines and type what you would say.

A: Wow, I can't believe how busy it's been this week!

A: At least it's almost Friday! Do you have anything fun planned?

A: That sounds nice! I heard there's a food market on Saturday too. Have you been to it before?