Successful English Small Talk at Work | English Conversation Practice

Want to have successful English small talk at work? It's easier than you think.

English speakers have typical conversation starters, particularly in the workplace. In this lesson, you'll learn 3 types of English small talk questions you can quickly adapt to a variety of work situations.

Whether you want to learn something about a coworker you see every day or you’ve just introduced yourself to a new team member, be ready to ask small talk questions that encourage conversation and make it easy to get to know someone.

Even if you’re shy or naturally introverted, you can enjoy small talk at work in English. In fact, you may naturally be talented at asking questions.

With each question type, I share English small talk question examples so you can instantly use what you learn and enjoy conversations at work.

00:00 Introduction
01:35 Why small talk is important
02:19 Strategy 1 to start small talk
03:46 Strategy 2 to start small talk
07:30 Strategy 3 to start small talk
09:57 Effective small talk question starters
10:20 Small talk at work summary
10:39 Practice

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P.s. this is not the full summary so you have to watch the whole video 😀

1- start with a compliment and then ask a connected question .
- I love that sweater. Is it new?
- Those are cute shoes. Where'd you get them?

2- Get the conversation flowing with engaging questions .
- how was your weekend?
- how long have you worked here?
- what do you like about the new neighborhood?
- what kinds of things do you do on the weekends for fun ?

3- Ask for advice or get someone's opinion
- what your favorite pizza place on a Friday night?
- where's the best place to get coffee near th office?

Effective question staters:
What are your thoughts on..?
What are your thoughts about..?
Ex:
Hey..Rebecca, it's nice to meet you. I'm sarah.. the new part-time accountant here..I'll admit that I am a little nervous on my first day..but I am really excited to get to know everyone..and I'd love to find out where the best places to get coffee around here..what's your favorite near the office?

[mariaspringer]

I like your simple and clearly speech! Thank so much, I always like listening you!

[estudiostecnicos]

Hi AnneMarie, I think tis is one of the best videos posted about small talk, the video is short, perfectly structured, and totally clear. Thanks for your devoted work

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You are an elegant lady Annemarie. It is pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for the advice.

[tallessas]

I like to talk about the process of learning languages and traveling, I also like to talk about organization and productivity 😂

[mariamyaka]

Thank you for all you do for us. God bless 🙌

[xceyydd]

Thank you. "Are you an artist on the side?" this is my favorite small talk starter. Use it with different professions :)

[nasrinali]

Another wonderful video, I enjoyed watching it. Powerful questions to start a conversation.

[JuniorEVasquez]

I like so much this lesson, thanks! I think small talks related to the weather are amazing!

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[chiraprabhatantikul]

Hi!! Thanks for the lesson. It gave me idea about your culture - giving a complement to get to know each other.

[minjusong]

Today is my day 1 at a new job! I'm so happy that I get to find your practical video. Thank you!

[profedu]

This would be my Q: Hello, I would like to know what the best and the worst was on your first day at work? As you can imagine this is my first day 🙂.
Regards from 🇵🇪

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Thanks. You speak clearly understand
I am starting learning English.
I am sure that one day my English skils become advance. I achieve my goals

[sarabjeetkaur]

Hi Annmarie I like your specific lesson on getting conversation going. This is really helpful as being around native speakers is a bit overwhelming. Thanks, it's very helpful

[anasteisha]

this video helped me a lot ! thank you !