How to Make Small Talk in English (Without Feeling Awkward) | English Podcast

Small talk feels awkward in English? In this easy English podcast, Maya and Ben give you a simple 3-step formula (start, ask, share), natural phrases for every situation, and two full roleplays. Level: B1-B2. Turn on the subtitles: the key phrases are highlighted. In this episode: What small talk is and why it matters The 3-step formula: start, ask, share How to keep a conversation going and react naturally Topics to choose and topics to avoid Roleplays: a coffee shop and a new coworker How to end a conversation politely Chapters 0:00 Cold open 0:28 Welcome 1:07 What is small talk, and why does it matter? 2:12 The simple three-step formula 3:27 Phrases to start a conversation 4:37 How to keep it going 5:41 Reactions that sound natural 6:53 Topics to choose, and topics to avoid 8:13 Roleplay one: at a coffee shop 9:18 Roleplay two: a new coworker 10:24 Small talk in different places 11:43 Questions from learners 12:59 How to end a conversation politely 13:58 Common mistakes to avoid 14:50 Recap and goodbye Key phrases How's your day going? What do you usually order here? No way! That's amazing! It was really nice talking to you. Part of the Daily Podcast - Easy English Conversation playlist by Everyday Fluent. The voices in this podcast are AI-generated. #englishpodcast #smalltalk #learnenglish #englishconversation #b1english