{"id":3758,"date":"2021-05-18T11:24:29","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T18:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/?p=3758"},"modified":"2021-05-18T17:23:47","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T00:23:47","slug":"english-conversation-practice-greetings-questions-and-phrases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/english-conversation-practice-greetings-questions-and-phrases\/","title":{"rendered":"English Conversation Practice: Greetings, Questions, and Phrases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2021\/05\/443713735.png\" alt=\"Students having English conversation practice\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2021\/05\/443713735.png 1100w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2021\/05\/443713735-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2021\/05\/443713735-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2021\/05\/443713735-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every non-native speaker needs English conversation practice, but oftentimes the hardest part of it is getting started. In this guide, we will cover some common greetings, questions, and phrases in English dialogue. Plus, we\u2019ve got a few tips to help you practice on your own!<\/p>\n<h2>How to Start a Conversation in English<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re speaking with someone face-to-face, through Skype, or over the phone, greetings are an essential part of getting your English conversation started.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our video below for phrases and greetings to address a native speaker in English.<\/p>\n<p>You will only need to learn a few common greetings, but the words you use will vary based on the situation. For example, in a job interview, you should use a formal greeting, but when you meet a friend for coffee, you\u2019ll likely say something informal.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples of both:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Formal Greetings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hello<\/li>\n<li>Good morning<\/li>\n<li>Good afternoon<\/li>\n<li>Good evening<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s nice to meet you<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a pleasure to meet you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Informal Greetings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hi<\/li>\n<li>Hey<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s up<\/li>\n<li>Nice to meet you<\/li>\n<li>Pleased to meet you<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a pleasure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Going Beyond Hello\u2026<\/h2>\n<p>All of the words and phrases above are simply variations of \u201chello.\u201d But what comes next? This is when an English conversation moves to polite questions or introductions, depending on the situation. Let\u2019s look at a few polite ways to move forward:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Introductions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>My name is ______. (introducing yourself)<\/li>\n<li>This is ______. (introducing someone else)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Polite Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>How are you?<\/li>\n<li>How are you doing?<\/li>\n<li>How have you been?<\/li>\n<li>How\u2019s your day going so far?<\/li>\n<li>How\u2019s it going?<\/li>\n<li>How are things?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that the person speaking with you will probably ask you one or more of those questions. This means that you should also know how to answer them. Here are a few possible answers:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Polite Answers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>I\u2019m great or I\u2019m fine<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m doing well<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019ve been doing very well<\/li>\n<li>My day has been pretty good so far<\/li>\n<li>Not too bad<\/li>\n<li>Things are really good<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also add \u201cthanks for asking\u201d at the end of any of these phrases to make them a little friendlier!<\/p>\n<h2>How to Make Small Talk in English<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cSmall talk\u201d is just a polite exchange used to pass the time, share non-essential information, or learn more about the other person. It\u2019s also a great form of English conversation practice.<\/p>\n<p>This kind of communication can span a wide range of topics, from weather to sleep habits. Small talk often begins naturally with questions like, \u201cHow are you?\u201d From there, it can expand to cover greater detail and more topics.<\/p>\n<p>So, how can you make small talk in an English conversation? While there is no template, you can use various questions (and responses) to keep it going. Let\u2019s take a look at a few \u201csmall talk\u201d English dialogues in this video and the examples below.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conversation One: Books<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Person 1: Have you read any good books lately?<\/p>\n<p>Person 2: Not really. How about you?<\/p>\n<p>Person 1: Yes, I just finished a really good mystery novel.<\/p>\n<p>Person 2: What was it about?<\/p>\n<p>Person 1: It was about a spy who needs to track down another spy to prevent an international catastrophe.<\/p>\n<p>Person 2: That sounds interesting!<\/p>\n<p>Person 1: It was! Do you like mystery novels? &#8230;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conversation Two: Movies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Person 1: What kinds of movies do you like?<\/p>\n<p>Person 2: I love horror movies!<\/p>\n<p>Person 1: Oh, I love horror movies, too! But I can\u2019t watch them alone.<\/p>\n<p>Person 2: Me neither!<\/p>\n<p>Person 1: What other kinds of movies do you like? &#8230;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conversation Three: Weather<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Person 1: Could we ask for better weather today?<\/p>\n<p>Person 2: I know, right? It\u2019s gorgeous outside!<\/p>\n<p>Person 1: It really is. I think I might go for a run today.<\/p>\n<p>Person 2: It\u2019s a great day for it.<\/p>\n<p>Person 1: Do you know of any good places to go for a run nearby? \u2026<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conversation Four: Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Person 1: I have a long day of work tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>Person 2: What do you do for a living?<\/p>\n<p>Person 1: I\u2019m an accountant. It can be a little stressful, but I enjoy the work on most days.<\/p>\n<p>Person 2: My uncle owns an accounting firm.<\/p>\n<p>Person 1: Really? What\u2019s the name of the firm? &#8230;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conversation Five: Hobbies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Person 1: What do you like to do for fun?<\/p>\n<p>Person 2: I enjoy a lot of things, but painting is my main passion.<\/p>\n<p>Person 1: That\u2019s really cool! What do you paint?<\/p>\n<p>Person 2: I mostly paint landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>Person 1: That\u2019s amazing. Do you have any pictures of your work? \u2026<\/p>\n<h2>How to Practice Conversations in English<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know how to get an English conversation started and keep it going, it\u2019s time to practice! If you know someone who speaks English, that\u2019s great! You can talk to them and improve your speaking skills. If they\u2019re willing to practice speaking with you on a daily basis, even better!<\/p>\n<p>However, not everyone is so lucky. If you find yourself without a speaking partner, don\u2019t stress. There are still a number of great ways to find English speaking practice lessons online:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>English Language Partner\/Exchange Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italki.com\/\">Italki<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interpals.net\/\">InterPals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verbling.com\/\">Verbling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openenglish.com\/en\/\">Open English<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>English Conversation Videos<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Look up these videos on Youtube for additional practice!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English Class 101<\/li>\n<li>Helena Daily English<\/li>\n<li>Daily English Conversation<\/li>\n<li>English Conversation Practice<\/li>\n<li>English Dialogues for ESL Students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, here are 10 great <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/10-english-speaking-apps-for-non-native-speakers\/\">apps for English speaking practice<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this guide, we will cover some common greetings, questions, and phrases for English conversation practice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":422,"featured_media":3802,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5072],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[5091],"class_list":["post-3758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-english-learning"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.7 (Yoast SEO v21.7) - 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