20 English Phrases to Keep a Conversation Going | Never Go Blank Again

Do you sometimes go blank in the middle of an English conversation? In this episode, Nora and Miles teach you 20 practical English phrases that can help you show interest, ask better follow-up questions, connect ideas, and keep a conversation moving naturally. You will learn how to use: 1. “Really?” 2. “That sounds interesting.” 3. “That makes sense.” 4. “I know what you mean.” 5. “I can see why you feel that way.” 6. “What happened next?” 7. “How did that go?” 8. “Tell me more about that.” 9. “What was that like?” 10. “How do you feel about that?” 11. “What do you mean by that?” 12. “Could you give me an example?” 13. “So, what you are saying is...” 14. “If I understand correctly...” 15. “That reminds me of...” 16. “Speaking of...” 17. “By the way...” 18. “Actually...” 19. “That is a good point.” 20. “What about you?” Each phrase includes a clear explanation, natural examples, common mistakes, and speaking practice. You do not need to produce a long or perfect answer every time. One natural response followed by a connected question is often enough to keep a conversation going. Choose five phrases from this lesson and try to use at least one of them in your next English conversation. If this lesson helps you, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with another English learner. Which phrase will you use first? Tell us in the comments! #LearnEnglish #EnglishConversation #EnglishPhrases 00:00 Introduction 01:20 1. Really? 02:14 2. That Sounds Interesting 03:12 3. That Makes Sense 04:07 4. I Know What You Mean 04:54 5. I Can See Why You Feel That Way 05:49 6. What Happened Next? 06:39 7. How Did That Go? 07:23 8. Tell Me More About That 08:11 9. What Was That Like? 09:01 10. How Do You Feel About That? 09:49 11. What Do You Mean by That? 10:38 12. Could You Give Me an Example? 11:32 13. So, What You Are Saying Is... 12:30 14. If I Understand Correctly... 13:24 15. That Reminds Me of... 14:12 16. Speaking of... 15:02 17. By the Way... 15:56 18. Actually... 16:58 19. That Is a Good Point 17:46 20. What About You? 18:36 Conversation Practice 22:59 Rapid Response Practice 24:50 Final Review