Small Talk in English
Small Talk in English
Communicating nicely both in online and face-to-face settings is increasingly important. Starting off a conversation with a new person can be one of the most difficult and challenging things to do in another language.This course will guide you through the key strategies and useful language that you need to know to make small talk in English.
Improving your communication skills through small talk will enable you to better connect and be liked by others.
Learn how to make a good first impression and hear what kinds of topics are good to start off your small talk
Listen to easy-to-follow videos with animations and short sketches which provide examples of small talk strategies and useful language
Practice telling good stories and adding spice to your conversation with metaphors, adjectives and adverbs
Become a better listener and smoothly move your small talk to big talk
Master the strategies of small talk to communicate better in English
Small talk, or the art of talking about very little, is a key way to connect with others and to get them to like you. This is important in your relationships with friends and family, at school, in business, or even when seeking a life partner. In other words it is important when talking to everybody!
Small talk sounds easy but around 70% of people say that they are not good at it and need some support and advice. In this course we will show you key strategies and teach you useful language that will help you start, continue and end your small talk successfully. Through explanations, examples and quizzes we’ll help you to improve your knowledge of and mastery of small talk techniques.
Contents and Overview
The course consists of 14 lectures that guide you through the key strategies and useful language to improve your small talk in English.
These are:
Explaining what small talk is
Showing how to give a good first impression and beginning your small talk successfully
Teaching you how to tell a good story and expanding your topics for small talk conversations
Showing how you can be a better listener and how to deal with conversations that don't always go well
Showing how to move smoothly between small talk and more serious topics
In a bonus lecture we also introduce three examples of real small talk with scripts and commentary.
Once you have watched the videos, listened to the mini-lectures and animations and tried out the quizzes we are sure you will be better able to make small talk and feel more confident and capable about your English speaking. And others will connect with you and like you more!
So, we wish you happy English learning!
Communication skills: How to connect and how to be liked
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What you will learn
- Start and finish successful short talks in English
- Be able to better connect with others and be liked
Rating: 4.55
Level: All Levels
Duration: 1.5 hours
Instructor: Neil Cowie
Courses By: 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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