What is the basic structure of a conversation in English? The basic structure of a conversation is simple. By applying the pattern below, you can begin to start speaking more and be a better listener. Once you learn this simple structure, you can adapt it for conversations with two or […]
3 Parts of a Basic Conversation in English After greeting someone, a basic conversation in English has three parts. The three parts are: A question An answer with some details A reaction and a follow-up question Example of a Short Conversation Elsa: What are you doing after class? Ollie: I’m […]
What is small talk? Small talk is a type of polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial things. In English, small talk is used as a polite greeting, a conversation starter, or a way to start to get to know someone. Small talk is different in different cultures. Questions that are […]
In the last post, we looked at examples of how to ask about someone’s plans for the weekend and also how to respond. Now, let’s look at common questions people ask on a Monday or Tuesday and their reduced forms. How was your weekend? —-> Howuzyer weekend? […]
In Small Talk Explained, we learned how and why people use small talk. Now, we’ll look at some examples of small talk. Everyone loves weekends! After a long week of studying or working, everyone is ready to relax or spend time with friends and family. Weekends are when we try […]
5 Practical Questions to Help Increase Understanding When learning English (or any language), there are some key (important) questions that will help you communicate more effectively and also support your learning. 1. What does _________ mean? Use this anytime you don’t understand a word. Imagine you are having a conversation […]