🎉 Small talk with a stranger in English
Real English for small talk with a stranger — study an example dialogue and key expressions, then role-play it live with AI.
What you'll practice
- Introduce yourself
- Ask about the other person
- Find something in common
Example dialogue
Hey, I don't think we've met. I'm Alex.
Hey, I don't think we've met. I'm Alex.
Hi Alex, I'm Sam. How do you know Rachel?
Hi Alex, I'm Sam. How do you know Rachel?
We work together, actually. What about you?
We work together, actually. What about you?
We went to college together. Small world, right?
We went to college together. Small world, right?
Totally. So what do you do these days?
Totally. So what do you do these days?
I'm a graphic designer. It keeps me busy!
I'm a graphic designer. It keeps me busy!
Nice! Well, it was great meeting you, Sam.
Nice! Well, it was great meeting you, Sam.
You too! Let's grab the food before it's gone.
You too! Let's grab the food before it's gone.
Key expressions
I don't think we've met.A friendly way to introduce yourself
What about you?Turning the question back to the other person
Small world, right?Said when you find a surprising connection
What do you do?Asking about someone's job
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