1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Did you have a good weekend? The classic Monday question.
- Not bad, thanks. Pretty quiet. A relaxed, normal answer.
- Up to anything exciting? Asking about someone's plans.
- Oh, nice! Where did you go? Show interest and ask a follow-up.
- That sounds great. A simple, friendly reaction.
- How about you? Ask the question back.
- Anyway, I'd better get going. A polite way to end the chat.
- Catch you later! Casual goodbye.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Ana" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for small talk with coworkers and neighbours?
'Did you have a good weekend?' (the classic Monday question). 'Not bad, thanks. Pretty quiet.' (a relaxed, normal answer). 'Up to anything exciting?' (asking about someone's plans). 'Oh, nice! Where did you go?' (show interest and ask a follow-up).
How can I practise small talk with coworkers and neighbours in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.