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Espresso English Podcast

Espresso English Podcast

[BEST LESSONS] - How to start conversations in English: 40 phrases

Espresso English Podcast · May 12, 2026 · 8:02

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Do you have difficulty speaking English?

Sometimes the hardest part is simply starting a  conversation .

Today you'll learn 40  conversation  starters that native English speakers use in various real life situations – formal or informal, at work, school, or other contexts!

These aren't especially "deep"  conversation  starters like you might want to use on a first date, when you're interested in getting to know someone extremely well. Instead, they are more suited for "small  talk " – casual  conversation  about topics of general interest.

You will learn lots more phrases inside my Everyday English Speaking Courses - they cover tons of situations, like what to say during:

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