In this lesson, students review language and useful expressions for making small talk.

Making Small Talk

A friendly comment about the weather to start a conversation.

Used when you meet someone you haven’t seen for a while.

A casual way to ask how someone is doing.

A polite way to show interest in someone’s family.

Asking about someone’s job or daily work life.

Asking if anything interesting or different has happened recently.

Starting a conversation about sports or a recent event.

Asking if the person is occupied with work or activities.

A polite way to talk to someone while waiting in the same place.

Asking about someone’s upcoming plans in a friendly way.