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Learn 75 common topics for daily English conversations with questions and answers, followed by real audio examples. Download the full package of mp3 and pdf files to improve your spoken English fluency.
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Learn how to communicate effectively in English with these dialogue examples for various situations and topics. From greetings and small talk to planning and invitations, from opinions and discussions to travel and challenges, improve your conversational skills with LinguoDan.
- Contents
- Starting An English Conversation
- Making Small Talk in English
- Asking and Answering Questions
- Asking For Clarification
- Bringing An English Conversation to A Close
- Using Small Talk to End A Conversation
- Saying Goodbye in English
- Tips and Resources For English Conversation Practice
If you need a push to start having conversations in English, watch the clip below for motivation: Any polite conversation starts with a greeting (saying hello). There are many ways to greet someone, and your choice will depend on who you’re talking to. It may be an informal conversation with a friend or an acquaintance (someone you know, but not ve...
Great job! You’re already having a conversation in English! After you’ve exchanged names and greeted each other, you may go on to make some “small talk,” like the one included in this entertaining video. Small talk is common in many English-speaking countries, especially in the U.S., Canada and England. It’s considered polite to add small talk to t...
A conversation is an exchange of ideas, questions and thoughts, so the best way to keep a conversation going is to ask questions! There are two types of questions you may ask: closed-ended and open-endedquestions. Closed-ended questions are also called “yes/no” questions, because their goal is to confirm or deny certain information. For example: 1....
You’re getting good at conversations in English, but suddenly you realize (understand, see) that you’re lost. Maybe the other person is speaking too fast. Maybe they have an unfamiliar accent. Maybe you didn’t hear the last thing they said. Or maybe they have a pen in their mouth and you can’t understand what they’re saying. It’s perfectly normal t...
Say you’ve got all the information you need from the person. It’s time for you to go. No matter the reason, it’s always nice to let the person know you can’t continue talking to them for much longer. There are many ways to do it depending on the situation. For example, if you’re late, say: 1. I have to get going. / It’s time for me to go. (This is ...
Hey, guess what? Small talk can be used at the end of an English conversation too! Before saying goodbye, it’s polite to say something like: 1. Have a good day! (This works in any situation.) 1. Enjoy your day! (This one’s a bit more formal.) 1. Good luck! (If the person needs it; it’ll depend on the situation.) 1. Talk to you soon! (This is neutra...
There are many ways to say goodbye in English. You can’t go wrong with just a simple “bye” or “see you later.” You can also use any small talk expression to complement your goodbye. For example: 1. Bye! Have a good day! 1. Catch you later! Bye-bye! And, as mentioned at the very beginning of this guide… 1. Good night!
1. Try shadowing.
The shadowing technique is basically repeating word for word some piece of native audio trying to imitate (copy the way of talking) the native speaker. This is a great way to help beginners start talking, since the main focus is not understanding what’s being said but imitating the original audio as accurately as possible. For this reason, shadowing is a fantastic tool to improve pronunciation.
2. Talk to yourself.
Take some time every day to talk to yourself in front of the mirror or while you’re having a shower. It’s better if you talk out loud, but it can also be in your mind. Even if you don’t have perfect grammar or don’t know a lot of vocabulary, practicing simple conversations with yourself will get you ready for the real ones.
3. Describe what you see.
Whenever you have the time, describe what you’re seeing to yourself or to others. If you’re in a place where you can’t speak out loud, do it in your mind. Describing what you see doesn’t look like a real conversation, but it helps you think fast and react to what’s happening,which is exactly how conversations work. If you feel brave enough, you can also describe how your day went to your family, friends or partner, but you’ll need to learn the past simple and past continuous first if you want...
