A2 — ElementarySpeaking· Conversation
Speaking: Small Talk and Keeping a Conversation Going
Open, extend and close a friendly conversation with natural questions and short answers.
12 min Medium
Opening
- How is it going? / How have you been?
- Do you come here often?
- Nice weather today, isn't it?
Keeping it going
- Give an answer plus one extra detail, then ask back: Yes, I do. I come every Friday. What about you?
- Show interest: Really? That sounds interesting. Me too.
Closing
- Anyway, I should get going.
- It was nice talking to you. See you soon.
One-word answers stop conversations. Always add a short reason or example.