A Basic Guide to Conversation in English
This guide is for those who are learning English and want to learn basic conversation skills.
What is a Conversation?
A conversation is a form of communication that is spoken, written, or signed. Conversations are often interactive and may involve an exchange of views on any number of topics.
A conversation is the informal term for an oral exchange between two or more people in spoken words. It can also refer to a written dialogue between two people in the form of letters, emails, text messages, etc.
Basic Phrases for a Conversation in English – Greetings, Introductions, Standard Questions, Endings
This section will teach you how to say certain phrases in English to greet someone, introduce yourself and ask standard questions.
Greetings:
Hello Good morning/afternoon/evening
Hi! How are you?
Good morning! Hello there!
Good evening. How are you doing?
Introductions:
My name is ______. I’m from ______. Nice to meet you.
I am ___. I am from ___. It’s nice to meet you too.
Conversation Tips and Strategies
Small talk is a skill that many people struggle with. It can be difficult to find something to say and you may not want to appear rude by asking too much.
It is important to remember that small talk is supposed to be fun, so don’t take it too seriously. There are some basic conversation tips and strategies that you can use in order to make the conversation flow more smoothly.
How to Improve Your Conversational Skills
A good conversation should be engaging and enjoyable. The key is to make your conversation partner feel comfortable and happy.
In order to improve your conversational skills, you need to:
– Show interest in the other person by asking questions
– Smile and maintain eye contact
– Listen carefully
– Be polite and courteous
