#322 How to Get Better at Small Talk

Small Talk is something many of us struggle with, and it's a really important part of socialising and using language.

In this episode, I share some of my own awkward experiences with small talk, and then go through time tips on how we can all get better at it to improve our conversations and relationships.

I then share a few phrases that English learners can use to sound more natural when making Small Talk.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 3:55 Part 1: My Small Talk Experiences
• 8:52 Part 2: Tips on Improving Small Talk
• 9:38 The Purpose of Small Talk
• 15:03 Ask Better Questions
• 17:56 You Don't Need to Be Interested
• 21:27 Remember what People Say
• 24:05 You Have the Power
• 26:00 Be a Good Listener
• 28:01 Body Language
• 29:35 Give Compliments
• 31:26 Part 3: Phrases for Small Talk
• 36:12 Listener Shoutouts
• 40:07 Quote