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Have you ever been in a meeting where everyone seemed comfortable chatting before it began… except you?
Or maybe you’ve been on a video call where colleagues made small jokes, but you weren’t sure how to respond?
This is where small talk comes in. It may seem unimportant, but in many workplaces, especially in English-speaking environments small talk can help:
Build rapport with colleagues and clients
Make meetings feel less tense
Show confidence and friendliness
Open the door to professional opportunities
The good news? Small talk is a skill you can learn and practice.
You don’t need perfect grammar or a huge vocabulary, just the right phrases, timing, and tone for different situations. Whether it’s chatting before a meeting, making a quick comment in the hallway, or responding to a casual question, there are simple ways to sound natural and confident.
?? In my Work-Based English: English for the Workplace lesson, we’ll practice real-life office scenarios and give you ready-to-use expressions that fit your style. By the end, you’ll feel more at ease joining those everyday conversations that make a big difference.
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