Small Talk with Neighbors or Strangers in Eng...

Asking for help at work doesn’t have to feel awkward or uncomfortable.In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, we focus on simple, polite, and professional English phrases you can use to convince someone to help you — without sounding pushy.You’ll learn how to ask for help natur ...  Show more

Welcome back to 5-Minute English Talk.I’m Bruce, and this Wednesday we’re back with another Shadow English Practice — a calm, easy way to build natural English through listening and repeating.Today’s theme is getting back to routine after the holidays. These are simple, everyday ...  Show more

Today, I want to talk about something that might seem small, but it actually plays a big role in everyday English — and that’s small talk. Small talk is one of those things that isn’t really taught in textbooks… but it’s something people do all the time in English-speaking countr ...  Show more

Do you find it awkward to make conversation in English when you meet new people? You are certainly not alone. A lot of my clients find this simple, but often intimidating, interaction hard. In this Little Snippet I share one classic question you can use to shift the conversation ...  Show more

Are you ready to learn some English small talk? Small talk refers to short, light conversations we have with the people around us. In this English lesson, you’ll learn useful small talk phrases for both Fridays as you leave work or school and Mondays when you return.You'll learn ...  Show more

Can you learn English by talking to strangers? Should you talk to strangers? If you want to learn a few more English words, and you want to have English speaking conversations, this lesson has some tips for you!

If you've recently moved to an English speaking cou ...