5. Reflection – small talk

Reflection – small talk

 

Thank you for participating! The Learning hub is all about you, the interaction between learners around the world and the interesting things you share as you practise your English together.

  • Did you like this topic? What did you learn?
  • Have you learned any new English vocabulary or phrases?
  • Which language skills have you practised?
  • Which steps were most challenging?
  • Which steps have you found most interesting or enjoyable?

We'll be back with a new topic in the Learning hub next month. We hope you'll join us again then.


 

Average: 4.6 (14 votes)

Submitted by CzechJG on Wed, 11/12/2024 - 19:24

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Thank you so much, I very much appreciate it. I have to learn, because of my job and I have a problem with grammar and talking with another language. I hope the Learning Hub will help me open my mouth. :-)

Have a wonderful day

Submitted by Roslana on Sat, 09/11/2024 - 12:05

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Thanks to British Council for the opportunity to participate in the event! That was fun! 

 

The most interesting thing was to hear from people all over the world. I hadn't expected that weather is the common topic at different countries. Actually we all have pretty much in common nevertheless the culture, country or age. To learn that was heartwarming. 

 

The most challenging part was to speak through the microphone and to record my voice. I felt like I was saying something wrong or inappropriate. That's great that I had the opportunity to listen to other people speaking, that gave me confidence in myself. 

 

I'm happy that I could overcome self-doubts and participate in the event. Looking forward to the Learning hub next month!

Hi Roslana ❤
It's so lovely to read your comment and that you enjoyed the topic and also that you found it interesting to read about what other people have to say and yes we definitely have 'talking about the weather' in common with a lot of people!
Well done too for trying out the speaking activities and leaving your recordings. It is a little daunting but great to do!
Take care,
~ Tinaツ
LearnEnglish team

Submitted by Denise Dias on Wed, 06/11/2024 - 18:01

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Hello! I really appreciated the topic because it's hard to start a small talk even in my native language, so I enjoyed learning more about how it works in English. 

The most challenging part of making audio was because I felt that I was always committing mistakes, but I just recorded and posted it for my practice. 

Thanks for the lesson and the opportunity to improve my English skills!

Submitted by bee.kwcheung on Wed, 06/11/2024 - 17:16

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It's very helpful to understand what small talk is.

Submitted by sergio amaro on Wed, 06/11/2024 - 06:21

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Thanks for the topic. I really found it important because in your daily activities always appear this type of moment. I'm interested in getting to know more about it. 

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Submitted by Superjet0597 on Tue, 05/11/2024 - 11:39

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Hello!

Thank you for the oportunity to learn and get some nice small talk tips for connecting with others. I really like this topic because I consider myself shy and sometimes distant from others when comes to make new friends or just connecting. 

I learned new phrases to break the ice and start a small talk and in this occasion I practiced my listening skill. 

The most challenging step was the recording of my opinion about the suject, but is something that I'll be sharpening little by little.

To me all the steps where completely interesting, I don't come frecuently to the Learning Hub, but I'll do most regular.

Thanks!

Submitted by Tori_Chip on Mon, 04/11/2024 - 12:22

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Thanks for this topic, it helped to understand the importance of small talk in communicating with new people.I have practiced language skills such as reading, listening and a little writing.

Submitted by brendaeliza on Mon, 04/11/2024 - 11:39

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I really like this topic!

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Submitted by Cristoph on Sun, 03/11/2024 - 01:55

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Well, I have learn new English vocabulary and phrases with this topic, it is very useful for me, because now I have some ideas to put into practice in my day to day life.

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Submitted by arianny1103 on Sat, 02/11/2024 - 17:35

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I really like the tips for small talk, because I´m a shy person that avoid conversation with people I don´t know. From now on I will ask myself what I may have in common with the person in front on me, to have a small takl.

The step more challenging for me is the speaking record, because I think it is the skill that I need to work more.

Submitted by amr_essam666 on Sat, 02/11/2024 - 17:29

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I liked it. This learning hub is so good. I`ve learnt nice phrase "Allow extra time just in case" . My speaking skill is my lowest one so I hope something like this hub would help me practise it. Thanks

Submitted by REM on Sat, 02/11/2024 - 06:08

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I like this topic and feel enjoyable because I learned new english phrases .thaks.

Submitted by Helen. Yang on Fri, 01/11/2024 - 23:01

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Good! I can practice with the topic. 

Submitted by abdelsami on Fri, 01/11/2024 - 21:07

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this is my first time to join with learning hub and it is a good start

thanks so much 

Submitted by giorgiopuppati on Fri, 01/11/2024 - 14:38

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Interesting topic, I learned some new vocabulars and phrases.

I have practiced listening reading and speaking

The most challenging step was the second because all the native teachers were speaking very fast. I am Italian, but in the first step I found difficult understanding Elena, who was Italian, instead very easy listening all other English native speakers.

The first step was the most interesting and enjoyable.

 

Submitted by Yi Jun on Fri, 01/11/2024 - 14:14

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I like this topic. It's helpful because small talk is not part of my country's culture. It's safe to talk about the weather and the weekend.

Submitted by SUSANITA1408 on Fri, 01/11/2024 - 13:04

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This topic has been really interesting. Sometimes, when we meet with people who we don't know, it is very complicated to start a conversation, so these ideas about it, are very helpful.

Submitted by stef45 on Fri, 01/11/2024 - 11:58

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It's been very useful practising about this topic, challenging sometimes to give an opinion but that' s made me improve a little bit. 

thank you

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Submitted by Belsti on Fri, 01/11/2024 - 08:23

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Oh, how interesting it is! I really love it. Making small talk in English increases confidence in sharing ideas about the topic of the talk. This, in turn, unlocks the practice of language skills. In my country (Ethiopia), people introduce each other beginning from the wellness of life. It begins with "How is life?". It is too general, but it is implied that the people have a great respect for one another. Then, they proceed to the main agenda of their discussion.  

Submitted by Raj-kumar on Fri, 01/11/2024 - 05:51

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It's good to hear about the new topic "small talk". It creates ideas.     

Submitted by Chloebui456 on Sun, 27/10/2024 - 08:39

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Im very interesting with this topic, it helps me to understand the culture of different country and how to make to start the conversation