How to Start Conversations in English
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you’ve studied for a while and are ready
to talk to people and practice what
you’ve learned but where do you start
starting a conversation in a new
language can seem a bit intimidating
how do you just jump into it in this
video we’ll look at five ways to start
conversations
number one introduce yourself in your
target language
this is usually one of the first things
you learn when you start studying a new
language
and sometimes starting a conversation or
continuing one is as simple as
introducing yourself
number two talking about the weather
this is a universal talking point
people talk about the weather all over
the world and just saying
it’s really nice today is enough to
start a conversation
a great way to practice your weather
conversation skills is to check out our
can-do lesson pathway
this series of lessons teaches you how
to talk about the weather in your target
language
number three give compliments
compliments are a great way to start a
conversation
you can compliment something about your
conversation partner city
country or something specific to them
personally
hey your bag is super cute or that ice
cream looks delicious
these kinds of compliments can lead to
further conversation about what you
complimented
in this case it could be fashion or a
local restaurant
this is a great way to make quick
connections with people
number four ask for help for example
you can ask for directions ask about
prices or request recommendations for
restaurants or shopping spots and let
the conversation go from there
people are usually happy to lend a
helping hand to tourists who are
visiting their city
number five learn phrases for
transactions
this can include getting a room at a
hotel or telling a taxi driver where to
go
when you’re traveling overseas you’ll
need to talk to other people in your
target language
and while this might be a bit scary at
first you’ll find that the people you
meet are just happy that you’re trying
to communicate with them
so get started talking in your target
language now for even more tips on how
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