40 phrases for starting conversations in English

40 phrases for starting conversations in English

Do you have difficulty speaking English?

Sometimes the hardest part is simply starting a conversation.

Today you'll learn 40 conversation starters that native English speakers use in various real life situations – formal or informal, at work, school, or other contexts!

These aren’t especially “deep” conversation starters like you might want to use on a first date, when you’re interested in getting to know someone extremely well. Instead, they are more suited for “small talk” – casual conversation about topics of general interest.

You will learn lots more phrases inside my Everyday English Speaking Courses - they cover tons of situations, like what to say during:

  • travel
  • shopping
  • eating in restaurants
  • socializing
  • agreeing/disagreeing
  • making invitations and requests
  • giving criticism or advice
  • expressing your thoughts
  • ...and much more.

I hope to see you inside!

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120 - New Free E-Book: 50 Illustrated English Expressions

120 - New Free E-Book: 50 Illustrated English Expressions

I have a very special holiday gift for you: A FREE little e-book with 50 expressions... illustrated with short comics! You can download it, learn from it, and share it with your friends who are also learning English :-) Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net/gift to get the e-book

21 Des 20163min

119 - Ten English expressions with GIVE

119 - Ten English expressions with GIVE

""Give"" is a common English verb - and we use it in a lot of expressions. You can give advice, give someone a hug, give priority to a project, etc. In today's lesson, I'll teach you 10 ""give"" expressions you might not know: - give way - give credence - give (someone) grief - ...and more Lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/10-english-expressions-with-give

14 Des 20166min

118 - Learn 12 English slang words for talking about people

118 - Learn 12 English slang words for talking about people

BE CAREFUL! Most of these words are not very complimentary. A lot of them have negative connotations, so it’s not a good idea to call a person these names. But you might hear them in movies or in casual conversations between native English speakers. Lesson text: https://www.espressoenglish.net/12-slang-words-about-people/

7 Des 20166min

117 - 7 courses from 7 teachers with an 80% discount - All about the English Power Pack

117 - 7 courses from 7 teachers with an 80% discount - All about the English Power Pack

A NEW English Power Pack is now available! What's the English Power Pack? It's SEVEN courses from seven different English teachers... with a huge discount. The special price is only available for one week - so don't delay! These are the courses included in this year's Power Pack: 75 Confusing English Words by Michael Travel English Expert by Gabby  Advanced English Grammar Course by Shayna (me!) Feel Good English Super Pack by Kevin The Weekly English Workout by Jason - Fluency MC 180 ELLLO Listening + Vocabulary Lessons by Todd Mastering English Phrasal Verbs through Story by Lindsay

1 Des 20169min

116 - Vocabulary for unwanted gifts

116 - Vocabulary for unwanted gifts

English vocabulary in this lesson: retire downsize get rid of clutter antique heirloom knick-knack take a pass outdated junk Watch the video: https://www.espressoenglish.net/learn-english-from-the-news-unwanted-gifts/

23 Nov 201614min

115 - Words and phrases from the U.S. election results

115 - Words and phrases from the U.S. election results

Vocabulary in this lesson: stunned polls cherish setback shatter the glass ceiling reaching out second to none seek common ground Watch the video: https://www.espressoenglish.net/learn-english-vocabulary-from-the-u-s-election-results/

16 Nov 201614min

114 - Learn English from the News: Vocabulary about Immigration

114 - Learn English from the News: Vocabulary about Immigration

VOCABULARY IN THIS LESSON: a divisive issue burst / surge / influx a tight presidential race struck a chord with voters uneasy about the changes sizeable counties struggling in school embraced the newcomers dismissed out of hand goes by the wayside Watch the video: https://www.espressoenglish.net/learn-english-from-the-news-immigration/

9 Nov 201613min

113 - English learning tips from Olly at "I Will Teach You a Language"

113 - English learning tips from Olly at "I Will Teach You a Language"

I have a special treat for you today! This is an interview with Olly from iwillteachyoualanguage.com - he has learned many languages, and he has some great advice on how to learn English, how to speak English confidently when you might be afraid to talk to a native speaker, and more. Make sure to check out Olly's website and podcast at www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com

2 Nov 201626min

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