
Small Talk in the Workplace
Description
What You Will Learn:
The role of small talk in professional settings
Appropriate topics for workplace conversations
Key phrases for networking, meetings, and casual chats
Useful Phrases & Vocabulary:
Starting a Conversation:
“How has your day been so far?”
“I heard you’re working on [project]. How’s it going?”
Keeping the Conversation Going:
“That’s a great point. What do you think about…?”
“It’s interesting you mention that. In my experience…”
Ending the Conversation Politely:
“It was great catching up! Let’s stay in touch.”
“I’ll let you get back to work, but let’s continue this another time."
Practice:
Role-play scenarios: networking event, coffee break, client meeting
Students practice using small talk in pairs
Wrap-Up:
Reflection: What was easy/challenging?
Final task: Students ask the teacher a business small talk question before ending the lesson.
Cafetalk's cancellation policy
Before request is confirmed (fixed)
- Cancellation possible at any time without charge.
After request is confirmed (fixed)
- More than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ Cancellation is possible at any time.
- Less than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
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No-Show→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
(Please check with the tutor for details.)