5 Questions for Small Talk #shorts

The first few minutes of a virtual meeting can be awkward and uncomfortable - ESPECIALLY if you’re not speaking in your native language.

But don’t stress, I’ve got some tips for you today to make it much easier!

Here are 5 simple questions you can ask your colleagues to make small talk while you wait for the meeting to begin:

1. What’s keeping you busy these days?
2. Have you been following the (event)?
3. How’s the weather over there today?
4. Do you have any interesting projects on the horizon?
5. How’s everything out there in (city)?

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[rodrigosouza]

Hi, Maria! I don’t want to sound repetitive or boring, but the more I watch your videos, the more I am on the lookout for them. I really liked some of the most commonly used expressions in spoken American English that you chose for this video. Super duper to say the least! Thanks so much for sharing with us some of your knowledge in your native language - which I am so passionate about big time! 😊 Byeee!

[YoucefYoucef-ftce]

Always always the best thank you teacher for your efforts stay warm it's 16 degrees today here in NY 🌹

[DaveSmith]

I'm over the moon if I find out your new video, Maria!
Thank a lot for phrases, I'll *allow for* them!
*(allow for* is a new phrasal verb that I learnt today, so I'm presently trying to keep it in my mind by practicing, okay?!)