Unit 3.5: Small Talk
In a social situation, we often do "small talk". Many students
find it hard to start a conversation. In this Unit, we will look
at some common topics for small talk, and expressions that can be used
to start such conversation topics.
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So, what's new with you?
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How have you been?
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What have you been doing lately?
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What's new? Fill me in. (Fill me in = Tell me
everything)
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How's your son doing? How old is he now?
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Your daughter must be in her teens now. How's she doing?
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Seen any good movies lately?
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Read any good books lately?
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Nice weather today, isn't it?
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Lovely weather, isn't it?
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Lousy weather, isn't it?
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What a storm we had last night!
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What a blizzard!
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It's hot and humid today, isn't it?
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It's cold and windy out, isn't it?
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Have you been following the baseball games?
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Great game last night between the Giants and the Carp, huh?
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The Giants are not doing so well this season, huh?
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Are you still playing volleyball?
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Spring is here. It's tee-off time again, huh? (=
It's time to play golf again)
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