Lesson 3: Small Talk

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Small Talk

Part 1

Small talk is part of our daily lives. Here are a few examples of subjects you can use.
A few good topics you can discuss include the weather, your weekend, or how you are dressed.

Part 2

Example 1: The weather
Janet: Hi John how are you doing?
John: Very good. Nice weather today.
Janet: Yes it has been warm and sunny for the past few days.

Part 3

Example 2: Your weekend
Alex: Hi Paul. How was your weekend?
Paul: Great. I went to dinner with a few friends. And yours?
Alex: Very good too. We went to the park for a great walk.

Part 4

Example 3: Dressing
Michael: Hi Peter. You look great today.
Peter: Thanks. You too.
Michael: Nice tie.
Peter: Thanks. I got it for a present.