How to Start a Conversation in English
FREE English Course
What to Say When You Meet Someone in English.
If you can say just a few sentences, you can start a great conversation.
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Starting a conversation in English can be difficult—even when you know the words.
What should you say first?
How do you introduce yourself?
How do you leave a conversation nicely?
In this free course, you’ll learn how real Americans talk at parties, conferences, and social events—and how you can join the conversation confidently.
This course is full of the exact phrases, idioms, and phrasal verbs you’ll hear (and need!) in real life, prepared by someone who has taught English to 15 million people.
Just a Few of the Things You Will Learn in This Free Course…
- How to start a conversation—even if you don’t know anyone…
- A simple, natural way to introduce yourself using “By the way…”
- How to answer when someone tells you their name for the first time…
- The easiest way to make small talk using questions like “Is this your first time here?”
- How to change topics naturally with phrases like “By the way…”
- How to follow up with “You, too” in a conversation without sounding strange…
- What to say when you want to join a group at a reception or event…
- How to talk about a conference you went to—even if you only went to part of it…
- Why phrases like “Did you catch _______?” help keep the dialogue going…
- How to ask someone about their plans at an event (“Are you staying for the duration?”)
- What to say if you have to leave—but want to remain polite and friendly…
- The importance of asking questions that invite conversation (“Were you here this morning?”)
- How to use simple comments like “It’s a bit crowded in here” to break the ice…
- How to sound friendly without trying too hard, using real expressions native speakers use…
- How to politely leave a conversation using “Will you excuse me?”
PLUS . . .
Bonus Guide: Two Steps to Starting a Conversation in English With ANYONE
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This course includes a complete Daily English lesson from our Unlimited English Membership
All of our lessons have:
- 20-30 minute audios, with clear, easy-to-understand explanations of daily and cultural English
- Complete transcripts of every word in the audio lesson
- Glossaries of key words, with a definition and sample sentence
- Cultural notes related to the lesson topic
- Short comprehension quizzes
- 100% in clear, easy-to-understand English!
Your Instructor
Dr. Jeff McQuillan is a recognized expert and leading researcher in English language learning and teaching. He received his Ph.D. in applied linguistics and education from the University of Southern California, and was a university professor for many years. He's published dozens of articles and books related to linguistics, literacy, and English language learning. His work has appeared in the media both nationally and internationally, including CNN, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Deutschlandfunk Radio, El Pais, China Post, MacWorld, Diario Financiero, Universia, The Times (London) and many others.