Tips for Improving Your Everyday English Conversations
The key to speaking English fluently is to practice using it in everyday conversations.
There are many different contexts in which conversation is used, and this article provides some examples for your reference.
The most important thing is to be brave and confident when speaking English. The more you practice, the more fluent you will become.
Look at those who have lived abroad for an extended period of time, they have no choice but to communicate in English.
Take advantage of the examples below and start improving your English conversation skills today!
Eample of Greeting Conversations
Jackie: “Hello, I am Jackie. It’s great to meet you.”
Julie: “Hi, I am Julie. The pleasure is mine, Jackie.”
The dialogue above usually occurs between two people who just met so the context is quite formal. Contrast with the next example:
Julie: “Hi Jackie! How have you been lately?”
Jackie: “Wow, it’s been ages since I last saw you! How have you been doing?”
Julie: “I’m doing great, thanks for asking. And you?”
Jackie: “I’ve been quite busy, trying to balance my full-time job with some freelance projects. But now that I’ve caught a break, I can finally relax for a bit.”
Interactive Conversation
In this second scenario, the conversation between two friends who haven’t seen each other in a while at a restaurant is smoother because of their established relationship. They are able to touch on a wider range of subjects due to their closeness.
John: “Hi Anna, it’s great to see you again.”
Anna: “Hi John, how have you been?”
John: “I’ve been doing well, thanks. How about you?”
Anna: “I’m doing great. It’s been a while since we last met.”
John: “Yes, it has. What have you been up to?”
Anna: “I’ve been busy managing my startup. It’s been a lot of work, but it’s also been very rewarding.”
John: “That’s great to hear. How’s the business doing?”
Anna: “It’s doing well, thanks for asking. We’ve been expanding and growing, and I’m really proud of the work that we’re doing.”
John: “That’s fantastic. I wish you continued success with your business.”
Anna: “Thank you, John. So, what brings you to this restaurant today?”
John: “I’m having an anniversary dinner with my wife. We come here every year to celebrate.”
Anna: “That’s sweet. Congratulations! Please send my regards to your wife.”
John: “I will, thanks. How’s your family?”
Anna: “They’re doing well, thank you. We just had a family vacation last month, and it was great to spend some quality time together.”
John: “That sounds wonderful. I hope you had a great time.”
Anna: “We did, thanks. It was just what we needed to recharge and spend some time together.”
John: “I’m glad to hear that. Well, it was great catching up with you, Anna. Have a good evening.”
Anna: “You too, John. Take care.”
Planing Something
In everyday conversations, it’s common to also talk about plans or future events. Here’s an example:
John: “What’s on your schedule for the weekend?”
Anna: “I plan to practice yoga, spend time with friends, and binge on Netflix.”
John: “Who are you hanging out with?”
Anna: “A group of friends from high school. We’re getting together for a birthday dinner.”
John: “What are you watching on Netflix?”
Anna: “I’m really looking forward to the new season of Narcos. It’s amazing!”
John: “What’s Narcos about? I saw the trailer for season 4 on Instagram.”
Anna: “It’s a crime drama series about powerful drug cartels. It’s one of the most popular shows on Netflix.”
John: “Wow, I’m a big fan of Pablo Escobar stories.”
Anna: “In that case, you’ll love Narcos. It’s a must-see.”
John: “I’ll check it out and we can chat about it later, okay?”
Anna: “Definitely!”
Note
When we talk to friends, our language is usually more relaxed and casual. But when we talk to people we don’t know well or in a more formal setting, we use different words and a different tone.
At home, we might talk differently to family members, like our brothers and sisters, parents, or grandparents.
If you want to improve your English, try talking to others and listen to how people talk in TV shows and movies. You’ll learn new words and get a better understanding of how English conversations work.
