English Small-Talk Practice: Start a Conversation and Keep It Moving
Practise English small talk turn by turn. Start from shared context, catch one detail, ask a follow-up, share a little, and keep the conversation moving.
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Practise English small talk turn by turn. Start from shared context, catch one detail, ask a follow-up, share a little, and keep the conversation moving.
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