What you can practice
- Start a conversation with a neighbor.
- Ask a question in a shop.
- Talk about weekend or holiday plans.
- Keep a conversation going with a follow-up question.
Try a phrase
You are talking with someone before a holiday.
- Are you doing anything fun for the holidays?“The holidays” means a holiday period, often around the end of the year in the US. You can change the question to “Are you doing anything fun this weekend?”
Practice on your own
- Choose a topic you are comfortable sharing, such as a meal or a weekend plan.
- Write one sentence about it and one question for the other person.
- Practice the exchange with someone you know, or write both sides yourself.