Master English Conversation: 7 Most Common Topics

1. Introduction: Hey there. Welcome to my master English conversation course on Skillshare. My name is Andrew and I'm here to be your guide, support and encouragement on your journey to becoming a competent English speaker. Once upon a time, I was young South Korean students who have just arrived in the United States, struggling to learn English. After overcoming countless challenges, I eventually master English and became an English Coach. In this course covers seven common English conversation topics through interactive video lessons, engaging dialogues, and useful tips. You'll learn new vocabulary, expressions and phrases while practicing with me in real time. I've also included tons of extra materials for you to practice on your own and truly master English conversation. So are you ready to unlock your full potential in English conversation? Join me in this exciting course. Let's make your journeys smoother, faster and more enjoyable. Remember, helping you is my joy. See you inside the course. 2. How to Make the Most out of This Course: Hi there. Welcome back to my master English conversation course. I'm so glad you decided to join us for our second video. Today, we'll be discussing how to make the most out of this course to help you become a confident English speaker. First, let me give you a brief overview of our course structure. We have seven videos, each focusing on one of the most common topics for English conversation. In each video, I'll introduce the topic, explained some useful vocabulary, and provide some example dialogues that you can practice along with me. Afterward, I'll share some helpful tips, many additional dialogues for you to explore on your own. Now let's dive into some practical, effective, and easy to do ways to make the most out of this course. One of the most important aspects of our course is role-playing. During the example dialogues, I'll be reading the first person's lines and I encourage you to respond as the second person. In real time. We'll switch the roles and then I'll read the first person's lines again, giving you the opportunity to respond with your own creative answers. Feel free to go back in the video and repeat the interactive conversation practice as many times. Like repetition is the key to mastering English conversation. After practicing the example dialogues, I suggest you create your own dialogues using the expressions in vocabulary you've learned. Make these dialogues as practical and relevant as possible to your own life. So you will find them incredibly useful, but you are in real life conversations. Here's another great way to practice, requires your dialogues. This not only gives you another opportunity to practice and repeat the conversation, but it also allows you to listen back to your progress. Listened to, or watch the dialogue should be reported frequently, memorize them. And soon you'll be able to use them in real life situations. So there you have it. By actively participating in role-play, creating your own dialogue, recording, and reviewing your practice. You'll be well on your way to mastering English conversation. Remember, repetition is the key. So don't hesitate to revisit the videos and practice the dialogues as often as you need. Thank you for joining me today and I look forward to seeing you in the next video. Happy learning. Bye. 3. Lesson 1: Greetings & Introductions: Hello everyone. Welcome to my conversational English course. My name is Andrew, and I'm excited to be your teacher for this course. In this lesson, we'll be discussing the basics of greetings and introductions. Now let's get started with the lesson in English. Greetings and introductions are essential for communicating others. Whether you're meeting someone for the first time, we're just saying hello to a friend. Some common greetings include, hello, hi, hey, good morning, good afternoon, and good evening. When introducing herself, it's important. It's important to say your name and maybe a little bit about yourself, where you're from, what you did. Let's practice together. Imagine you're meeting someone for the first time. You can start by saying hello or hi, followed by my name is given a name. Then you can add a little bit more information, such as, I'm from Brazil, South Korea, etc. Or I'm a teacher. I'm a Dr. I'm a student, etc. Now I'm going to give you an example dialogue for the first time. I'm simply going to read the dialogue. So you can read along with me. After that, we'll do some role-plays. Hello, my name is Andy. Hi, nice to meet you. My name is Lisa. It's great to meet you, Lisa, Where are you from? I'm from Brazil. That's interesting. I'm from South Korea. What do you do? I'm a student. That's great. What are you studying? Alright, let's do role-play now. I'll kick off the conversation. You will take on the role of the second person. Ready? Let's get started. Hello, my name is Andy. It's great to meet you Lisa. Where you're from. That's interesting. I'm from South Korea. What do you do? That's great. What are you studying? Great job. This time, you will take on the role of the first-person and I'll be the second person. You go. Hi, nice to meet you. My name is Lisa. I'm from Brazil. I'm a student. Awesome. Now we'll do the role-play again. But this time, just be yourself. Feel free to answer the questions and engage in the conversation in a way that's authentic to you. The goal here is to make the conversation as realistic and genuine as possible. This will help you develop your communication skills and grow more comfortable in a variety of social situations. Remember, answer however you want and keep it real. Ready. Let's do this. Hello, my name is Andy. It's great to meet you. Where you're from. That's interesting. I'm from South Korea. What do you do? That's great. And there you have it with just a few simple phrases, you can make a great first impression and start a conversation in English. And here are some helpful tips in common mistakes to avoid when introducing yourself. Start with a smile. A warm and genuine smile can set the tone for a friendly conversation. It's more about body language than the words you say, but it's a crucial element of making a great first impression. Number two, keep it short and sweet. When introducing yourself. Less is more. Share your name and a brief tidbit about yourself. You don't need to share your life story it right away. Leave some room for curiosity. Overloading the introduction with too much information can make it hard for others to remember or engaged with you, which is a common mistake. Make sure to keep it short and sweet. Were three, speak slowly and clearly. Makes sure to enunciate your words and maintain a steady pace so that others can understand you easily. And don't be afraid to pause briefly. It gives you our listener a chance to process what you're seeing. Number four, use open-ended questions. After introducing yourself. Ask open-ended questions to encourage conversation and learn more about the other person. Avoid asking yes or no questions because they can limit the conversation, making it harder to connect. Finally, have fun with it. Remember introducing yourself is a chance to make a new connection. So enjoy the process and let your personality shine through. I hope these tips will help you feel more confidence. Introducing yourself in English with practice and a little guidance. You'll be making new connections and started engaging conversations in no time. Alright, that's it for today's lesson. I hope you found this lesson helpful and engaging. And I've got some more example dialogues for you to practice with. And there are just a click away, you can find the link below. So go ahead and make the most of these resources I've put together just for you. So happy practicing. And in the next lesson, we'll be discussing how to ask and answer simple questions. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next video. Bye. 4. Lesson 2: Asking & Answering Simple Questions: Hello again. Andrew here. Welcome back to master English conversation course. In this lesson, we'll be practicing how to ask and answer simple questions in English. Asking questions is an essential part of communication and it's a great way to start a conversation. We get to know someone better. When asking you a question. We use question words such as what, where, when, why, and how. These words help us get more information and understand the situation better. Let's practice some examples together. I'll go through the dialogue first and then I'll give you a chance to answer to my questions. And then we're going to switch our roles. And then finally, I'll give you a chance to answer in whatever way you like. Alright, let's go through the dialogue. Now. What do you like to do in your free time? I enjoy reading and watching movies. That's cool. What's your favorite book or movie? My favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird. In my favorite movie is The Shawshank Redemption. Oh, I love both of those great choices. Now I'm going to do the first person, and you can do the second person. What do you like to do in your free time? That's cool. What's your favorite book or movie? Oh, I love both of those great choices. Great job. Now let's switch our roles. So you go first this time. Go ahead. I enjoy reading and watching movies. My favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird. And my favorite movie is The Shawshank Redemption. Awesome. All right, this time I'm going to ask you these questions and then you can answer in whatever way you want. But just to remember, there are following questions that are based on the previous answers. So just to make sure that your answers will flow naturally in the conversation. All right, Here you go. What do you like to do in your free time? That's cool. What's your favorite book or movie? Oh, those are great choices. Awesome. So that was our first dialogue. Let's go to our dialogue number two. Where are you from? I'm originally from South Korea, but I currently live in Canada. That's interesting. What do you like about living there? Well, I loved the people, the culture, and the food. There's always something new to discover. Ok, this time, I'll be the first-person. And you can do the second person's part. Where are you from? That's interesting. What do you like about living there? Great job. Okay, This time let's switch our roles so you can begin and I'll answer. Go ahead. I'm originally from South Korea, but I currently live in Canada. Well, I loved the people, the culture, and the food. There's always something new to discover. Amazing. Alright, this time I'm going to ask you these questions and you can answer whatever way you want to. Ready, Let's go. Where are you from? That's interesting. What do you like about living there? Great job. All right, we've done two dialogues now, let's go on to our last example dialogue. Dialogue number three. When is your birthday? My birthday is on January 15. Oh, that's coming up soon. Do you have any special plans to celebrate? Yeah. I'm planning to have a small party with some friends and family. Sounds like fun. What kind of cake do like? Alright, this time I'm going to ask you and then you can answer as the second person. When is your birthday? Oh, that's coming up soon. Do you have any special plans to celebrate? Sounds like fun. What kind of cake? The lake. Awesome. Let's switch the roles now. Go ahead you start. My birthday is on January 15. Yeah. I'm planning to have a small party with some friends and family. Great job. Alright. This time I'm going to ask you the questions and you can answer in whatever way you want. When is your birthday? Oh, that's coming up soon. Do you have any special plans to celebrate? That sounds awesome. What kind of k2? Like? Great job. And here are a couple of helpful tips on asking and answering simple questions. Tip number one, use both open-ended and closed-ended questions. Closed ended questions typically have a simple one word answer, yes or no. While open-ended questions encouraged more detailed responses. Let's see how these two types of questions work. So example, one is for closed ended question. Do you like ice cream? Yes, I do. Now, this is an open-ended question. What is your favorite ice cream and what is your favorite ice cream, ice cream flavor? And why? My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate. Because it's rich and satisfying. You can see the difference, right? You can use these two types of questions or asking simple questions. Now tip number two, use active listening and follow up questions. Practice active listening and ask follow-up questions. This will show that you're genuinely interested in what the other person is saying. And it'll help you both deepen the conversation. So here's an example. What did you do last weekend? I went camping with my friends. Oh, that sounds fun. What was your favorite part about the trip? And there you have it. Remember the question words using open-ended and closed-ended questions and practicing active listening and follow up questions are all key to successful conversations. And don't forget, there are many more example dialogues I put together for you. You can find them in the description page. By practicing these simple questions and answers, you're building your English skills and improving your ability to communicate. So keep practicing. And in the next lesson, we'll be discussing how to make small talk. Thanks for watching. I'll see you in the next video. Bye. 5. Lesson 3: Making Small Talk: Hey there. Welcome back to my master English conversation course. Today we're going to focus on Smalltalk, friendly chit-chat that helps us connect with people and build relationships. We'll start by discussing some common small talk topics. And then we'll practice initiating and responding to small talk conversations using some example together. Smalltalk can be about anything really, but some popular topics include the weather, hobbies, and work. Let's take a closer look at each of these. When it comes to the weather is always a safe bet to start a conversation. You could say something like, what a beautiful day isn't it? Or I heard it's going to rain later. Do you have do you have an umbrella? These simple questions lead can lead to a more extended conversation about plans for the day, favorite outdoor activities, or even travel experiences. Talking about Hobbes is another great way to start a conversation. You could ask someone what they enjoy doing in their free time. Or if they have any exciting projects they are working on. If you share similar interests, you could discuss them in more detail and even make plans to do them together. Finally, work is a topic that many people can relate to. You could ask someone about their job or what they do for a living. You might discover that you work in the same industry or that you have similar career aspirations. This could lead to a conversation about job satisfaction, work-life balance, or professional goals. So let's practice some examples together. First things first, I'm going to read some dialogs and then we'll do some role-plays where we switch our roles. This will help you get comfortable with different scenarios and speaking in different contexts. Here's dialogue number one. Hi, how's it going? Good, thanks. How about you? I'm doing well, thanks. Have you been outside today? It's essentially a beautiful day. Yes. I was just out for a walk. The weather is perfect. That's great. What do you like to do on days like this? I like to go to the park and have a picnic with my friends. Great. Now it's time for us to do a role-play. Don't worry, I'll be the first person. You can be the first the second person. Ready? Let's do this. High. Is it going? I'm doing well, thanks. Have you been outside today? It's such a beautiful day. That's great. What do you like to do on days like this? Awesome. Now it's time for us to switch roles. So you go first this time. Go ahead. Good. Thanks. How about you? Yes. I was just out for a walk. The weather is perfect. I like to go to the park and have a picnic with my friends. Awesome. Finally, let's mix it up a bit. This time, I'll start the conversation. And you can respond in whatever way you'd like. This will give you the chance to practice speaking spontaneously and using the language you've learned in a natural way. Ready? You go high as it going. I'm doing well, thanks. Have you been outside today? It's such a beautiful day. That's great. What do you like to do on these like this? Great job? All right, Let's move on to dialogue number two. Hey, what's up? Not much, just working on some projects. How about you? Same here. Trying to finish up some work before the deadline. I know the feeling. What do you do for work? I work in marketing. How about you? I'm a freelance writer. It's nice to have the flexibility to work from anywhere. All right, this time, let's do a role-play. I'll be the first person. You can be the second person. Hey, what's up? Same here. Tried to finish up some work before the deadline. I work in marketing. How about you? Great job. All right. Let's switch the roles. You go first this time. Go ahead. Not much. Just working on some projects. How about you? I know the feeling. What do you do for work? I'm a freelance writer. It's nice to have the flexibility to work from anywhere. Awesome. This time. You can answer in whatever way you'd like. I'll be the first person and you'd be the second person. But just answer whatever you, whatever way you like. Just remember that there are following questions. So make sure to answer in a way that will flow naturally. You go, Hey, what's up? Same here. Tried to finish up some work before the deadline. I work in marketing. How about you? Great job. All right, Let's move on to our final dialogue. Example, dialogue here, dialogue number three. Hey, I like your shirt. Where did you get it? Thanks, I got it at a thrift store. That's cool. I love finding unique items at thrift stores. You'd like to go drifting often? Yeah, I tried to go once a week. It's like a treasure hunt. I agree. I found, I found some great things at thrift stores to alright. This time I'll be the first person. You will be the second person. Let's do a role-play. Hey, I like your shirt, where as you get it. That's cool. I love finding unique items at thrift stores. Do you like to go 15 often? I agree. I found some great things at thrift stores to alright, let's switch our roles. You go first this time. Go ahead. Thanks. I got it at a thrift store. Yeah. I tried to go once a week. It's like a treasure hunt. Awesome. This time, I'll be the first person and you can't answer in whatever whatever way you'd like. There you go. Let's start. Hey, I like your shirt. Where did you get it? That's cool. I love finding unique items at thrift stores. You like to go 15 often. I agree. I found some great things at thrift stores to awesome job. By practicing these small talk conversations, you are improving your English skills and building your confidence in speaking with others. Remember to use these common topics to start conversations and find common ground. This can be anything from a shared interest or hobby to a similar experience or background. By finding something that you both have in common, you're creating a connection in making it easier to continue the conversation. And don't forget to check out more example dialogues I put together for you. You can find the link to the dialogues and the description page. Make sure you practice those as well. Choose some expressions you like. Make them into your own dialogue and memorize them even better. You can record them as a project for this course. Then you'll never forget those expressions. Alright, that's it for today. Thanks for watching. And I'll see you in the next video. Bye. 6. Lesson 4: Travel & Culture: Hello. In this lesson, we'll be learning vocabulary related to travel and different cultures. Practicing, discussing travel experiences and cultural differences, using example dialogues and giving you some practical tips on how to talk about these topics in English. Let's start with some vocabulary related to travel. When you travel, you might encounter new and exciting things, such as different types of transportation, places to stay, and activity, activities to do. Here are some words and phrases that will help you describe yours travel experiences, flight. This is how you travel by airplane from one place to another. Local cuisine. This refers to the food and dishes that are specific to a particular region or culture. Tourist attractions. This refers to places that are popular among travelers and often have historical or cultural significance. Itinerary. This is a plan or scheduled for your trip, including transportation, accommodations, and activities. Immersion. This refers to fully experiencing and becoming involved in a new culture or environment. Exchange rate. This is a value of one currency compared to another currency. And locals. This refers to people who live in a particular place or community. Alright, now let's move on to discussing travel experiences and cultural differences using some example dialogue. Now you know, probably, probably, you know the drill. I'm going to read the dialogue first so you can read along with me. And then after that, I will be the first person. You can be the second person. We're going to do the role-play and then we're going to switch the roles. And finally, I will ask you the questions as a first-person. And then you can answer in whatever way you'd like. Alright, let's begin. Dialogue number one. Have you traveled recently? Yes. I went to Japan last month. That's awesome. What was on your itinerary? I visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima. I also went to a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. That sounds amazing. Did you did you get to experience much emerging in the culture? Yes. I tried lots of local foods and even stayed in a traditional champion is in. Alright, time for role-play. Now, I'm going to be the first-person. Have you traveled recently? That's awesome. What was on your itinerary? That sounds amazing. You get to experience much immersion in the culture. Great job. All right, Let's switch the roles. You will be the first person now. I will be the second person. Go ahead. Yes. I went to Japan last month. I visited Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. I also went to a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Yes, I tried lots of local foods and even stayed in a traditional Japanese in great job. Alright, this time I'm going to be the first-person asking you these questions and then you can answer in whatever your way, whatever way you'd like. Just remember that there are following questions based on the previous answers. So make sure that your answers will flow naturally in the conversation. Alright. Have you traveled recently? That's awesome. What was your eyes while I was on your itinerary? That sounds amazing. Did you get to experience much immersion in the culture? Amazing, great job. Alright, let's move on to our dialogue number two. Here you go. I'm planning a trip to Europe. Do you have any tips? Definitely. One thing to keep in mind is the exchange rate between currencies. Alright. That's important to consider. Where would you recommend going in Europe? I really enjoyed visiting prey in the Czech Republic. It has a rich history and beautiful architecture. That sounds great. You get to meet any locals there. Yes, I made friends with some Czech people who showed me around the city. Alright, it's time for role-play. Now, I'm gonna be the first-person. I'm planning a trip to Europe. Do you have any tips? Alright, that's important to consider. Where would you recommend going in Europe? That sounds great. Did you get to meet any locals? They're awesome. Alright, let's switch the roles. You start to convert the conversation now, go ahead. Definitely. One thing to keep in mind is the exchange rate between currencies. I really enjoyed visiting, praying in the Czech Republic. It has a rich history and beautiful architecture. Yeah, I made friends with some Czech people who show me around the city. Awesome job. Alright, now it's time for you to answer in whatever way you like. So I'm going to begin the conversation. I'm planning a trip to Europe. Do you have any tips? Alright, that's important to consider. Where would you recommend going in Europe? That sounds great. Did you get to meet any locals there? Great job. All right. Let's go on to our last dialogue. Dialogue number three. I'm going on backpacking trip through South America. Do you think it's safe? As long as you take precautions and do your research should be fine. That's reassuring. Do you have any suggestions for things to do? I recommend visiting Machu Picchu in Peru. It's breathtaking archaeological sites. Wow, that sounds amazing. Did you have any trouble communicating with locals while you were there? Not really. I learned some basic Spanish phrases and was able to have some simple conversations with people. Alright, time for roleplay. I'm gonna be the first-person. You'll be the second person. Here you go. I'm going on a backpacking trip through South America. Do you think it's safe? That's reassuring. Do you have any suggestions for things to do? Wow, that sounds amazing. Did you did you have any trouble communicating with locals while you were there? Great job. Let's switch the roles. You begin the conversation now, Go ahead. As long as you take precautions and do your research, you should be fine. I recommend visiting Machu Picchu in Peru. It's a breathtaking archaeological site. Not really. I learned some basic Spanish phrases and was able to have some simple conversations with people. Awesome. Alright, this time I'm going to be the first person asking you these questions and feel free to answer in whatever way you like. I'm going on a backpacking trip through South America. Do you think it's safe? That's reassuring. Do you have any suggestions for things to do? Wow, that sounds amazing. Did you have any trouble communicating with the locals while you're there? Awesome, Great job. Now, let's move on to our practical tips for talking about travel and cultural differences in English. Pit number one, use descriptive language to paint a picture of your travel experiences. Instead of just saying, I went to a museum, try saying, I visited a fascinating museum with lots of beautiful artwork and historical artifacts. See how you can picture these things. Didn't number to be open-minded and respectful. When discussing cultural differences, everyone has their own unique perspective on the world. And it's important to listen and learn from others. That's it for this lesson. I hope you found it helpful and informative. Remember to practice using your new vocabulary and dialogues whenever you can. And check out many more examples. In example dialogues into description page. And don't be afraid to make mistakes. That's how we learn. Happy travels. I'll see you in the next video. Bye. 7. Lesson 5: Current Events: Hey, there. Today's lesson is all about discussing current events and news stories. We'll be practicing how to express our opinions and engage in friendly debates using three example dialogues. So get ready to be a new savvy conversationalists. And let's dive in. First things first, talking about current events is a fantastic way to practice your English and connect with others. Whether you're chatting with friends, co-workers, or even strangers. Being able to discuss the latest news can help you build relationships and improve your language skills. To get started, try to follow these simple steps. Number one, stay informed, read, watch, or listen to the news regularly so you can confidently discuss current events. Number to choose a topic, pick something you're genuinely interested in or passionate about. This will make the conversation much more engaging. Number three, make sure it's relevant. Choose a topic that's important, interesting, or even controversial, to spark a lively discussion. Alright, now that we've covered the basics, let's practice expressing our opinions and debating different viewpoints. I'll be sharing three example dialogues. So pay close attention and try to practice these expressions in your own conversations. Ready? Dialogue number one is about environment. Hey, did you hear about the new climate change regulations announced yesterday? Yeah, I did. I think it's a great step towards protecting our environment. I agree. It's important to reduce our carbon footprint and promote clean energy. Absolutely. It's good to see the government taking some action on this issue. Alright, this is the dialogue. Now let's do a role-play. I'll be the first person. Hey, did you hear about the new climate change regulations announced yesterday? I agree It's important to reduce our carbon footprint and promote clean energy. Great job. Alright, let's switch our roles. I'll be the second person. So you go ahead. Yeah, I did. I think it's a great step towards protecting our environment. Absolutely. And it's good, It's good to see the government taking some action on this issue. Awesome. Alright, this time I'm going to be the first-person. And as you respond as the second person, feel free to answer in whatever way you'd like, but make sure to make the conversation flow naturally because they are following conversation as well. Alright, here you go. Hey, did you hear about the new climate change regulations announced yesterday? I agree It's important to reduce our carbon footprint and promote clean energy. Great job. Alright, let's move on to our dialogue number two, and it's about technology. I just read an article about the latest smartphone and release. It has so many new features. That's cool. But I like, but I feel like it's not really necessary to upgrade our phones every year. I see your point, but I love trying out new gadgets and staying up to date with technology. That's true. It's a matter of personal preference, I guess. Alright, let's do a role-play this time, I'll be the first person. I just read an article about the latest smartphone release. It has so many new features. I see your point, but I love trying out new gadgets and staying up to date with technology. Amazing. Let's switch our roles. I'll be the second person. So you start the conversation, go ahead. That school. But I feel like it's not really necessary to upgrade our phones every year. That's true. It's a matter of personal preference, I guess. Good job. All right. This time I'm going to start the conversation and you can respond in whatever way you'd like. I just read an article about the latest smartphone release. It has so many new features. I see your points, but I love trying out new gadgets and staying up to date with technology. All right, great job. Let's move on to our final dialogue. Dialogue number three. And it's about politics. What do you think about the recent elections and a new president? Honestly, I'm not a huge fan. I think some of their policies might be problematic. Interesting. I actually support some of their ideas, especially when it comes to education reform. I can understand that. But I'm concerned about their approach to foreign policy. It'll be interesting to see how things unfold. Alright, let's do a roleplay now. I'll be the first person. What do you think about the recent elections and a new precedent? Interesting, I actually support some of their ideas, especially when it comes to education reform. Great job. Let's switch our roles. You'd be the first person. Go ahead. Honestly, I'm not a huge fan. I think some of their policies might be problematic. I can understand that. But I'm concerned about their approach to foreign policy. There'll be interesting to see how things unfold. Right? Let's do our final practice. I'm going to be the first-person and you can answer whatever way you'd like. What do you think about the recent elections and a new precedent? Interesting, I actually support some of their ideas, especially when it comes to education reform. Great job. Right now that we've seen some examples. Here are a couple of practical tips to help you further improve your conversational English skills. Number one, ask open-ended questions. Encouraged the other person to share their thoughts by asking questions that can't be answered with just a yes or no number to show empathy and understanding. Even if you don't agree with someone's opinion, try to understand their perspective and respond respectfully. Number three, practice active listening. Pay attention to what the other person is saying and respond thoughtfully to show that you're engaged in the conversation. That's a wrap for today's lesson on discussing current events and news stories in conversational English. Don't forget to practice as often as possible. I've put together many more example dialogues for you to practice with, and you can find them in the links in the description page. I highly recommend practicing these dialogues multiple times, memorizing your favorite ones, and even recording them. This way. They'll be prepared to use them in real life situation and boost your conversational competence. So don't wait any longer. Dive into those example dialogues to take your English speaking skills to the next level. Happy practicing. And I'll see you in our next session. Bye. 8. Lesson 6: Business English: Hey, there. In today's lesson, we're focusing on business English to help you communicate effectively in professional settings. We'll be learning some common vocabulary and phrases. And then will roleplay business scenarios like meetings and presentations using three example dialogues, ready to impress your colleagues and clients. Let's get started. To communicate effectively in a business setting, it's essential to know some key vocabulary and phrases. Here are few examples to get you started. Agenda. Agenda is a list of items to be discussed during a meeting. Networking, building professional relationships with others in your field. Brainstorming. Brainstorming is generating new ideas or solutions. As a group. Delegate, delegate means to assign tasks or responsibilities to others. Roi, return on investment. Roi is a measure of the financial success of a project. Practice, incorporating these terms into your conversations and you'll sound more professional and confident in no time. Now, let's practice using business English in real life scenarios. We'll start with freak example dialogues that cover meetings and presentations. Pay close attention and try to practice these techniques in your own business interactions. Dialogue number one is for meetings. Good morning everyone. Let's start today's meeting by reviewing the agenda. First, we'll discuss the marketing plan, followed by a budget review. Sounds good. Regarding the marketing plan, I think we should focus on increasing our online presence. Great suggestion. Let's brainstorm some ideas to improve our social media strategy. Sure, I have a couple of ideas in mind that we could explore. Awesome. Let's do a roleplay now. I'll be the first person. You can be the second person. The morning, everyone. Let's start today's meeting by reviewing the agenda. First, we'll discuss the marketing plan followed by a budget review. Great suggestion. Let's brainstorm some ideas to improve our social media strategy. Great job. All right, let's switch our roles. I'll be the second person. You can start the conversation. Go ahead. Sounds good. Regarding the marketing plan, I think we should focus on increasing our online presence. Sure. I have a couple of ideas in mind that we could explore. Awesome. This time. I'll be the first person and you can respond in whatever way you want. But just, just, just makes sure that there are following conversations. So make sure that the conversation will flow naturally. Here you go. Good morning, everyone. Let's start today's meeting by reviewing the agenda. First, we'll discuss the marketing plan followed by a budget review. Great suggestion. Let's brainstorm some ideas to improve our social media strategy. Awesome job. Alright, let's move on to our dialogue number two, this is for presentations. Today. I'll be presenting our sales forecasts for the next quarter. As you can see on this slide, we expect a 10% increase in revenue. That's promising. Can you explain what factors contributed to this growth? Certainly, our new advertising campaign and improved customer service have both played significant roles in boosting sales. Great. Do we have any plans to maintain this momentum in the upcoming months? Alright, let's do role-playing out. I'll be the first person. Today. I'll be presenting our sales forecast for the next quarter. As you can see on this slide, we expect a 10% increase in revenue. Certainly. New advertising campaign and improved customer service have both played significant roles in boosting sales. Good job. Alright, let's switch our roles. You can be the first-person. I'll be the second person. Go ahead. That's promising. Can you explain what factors contributed to this growth? Great. Do we have any plans to maintain this momentum in the upcoming months? Amazing. Alright, this time I'll be the first person and feel free to answer in whatever way you'd like. Today, I'll be presenting our sales forecast for the next quarter. As you can see on this slide, we expect a 10% increase in revenue. Certainly, our new advertising campaign improved and improved customer service have both played significant roles in boosting sales. Great job. Alright, let's move on to our final dialogue and this is for networking. Hi, I'm Alex. I work in product development at XYZ corporation. What brings you to this networking event? Nice to meet you, Alex. I'm Sam, and I'm a project manager at ABC Company. I'm here to meet other professionals and learn about the latest industry trends. That's great. Let's exchange business cards and stay in touch. Are there any specific trends you're particularly interested in? I'm really curious about how artificial intelligence is impacting project management. I'd love to hear your thoughts on that topic. Alright. This is time for role-play. I'll be the first person. Hi, I'm Alex. I work in product manager. I work in product development at XYZ corporation. What brings you to this networking event? That's great. Let's exchange business business cards and stay in touch. Are there any specific trends you're particularly interested in? Awesome, Let's switch our roles now. You can be the first-person start. You can start. Nice to meet you, Alex. I'm Sam, and I'm a project manager at ABC Company. I'm here to meet other professionals and learn about the latest industry trends. I'm really curious about how artificial intelligence is impacting project management. I'd love to hear your thoughts on that topic. Great. Let's do our final practice. I'm going to be the first, first-person. Feel free to answer in whatever way you'd like. Hi, I'm Alice. I work in product man. I work in product development at XYZ corporation. What brings you to this networking event? That's awesome. Let's exchange business cards and stay in touch. Are there any specific trends you're particularly interested in? Alright, fantastic job. Now here are a couple of practical tips to help you excel in your business conversations. Number one, be clear and concise. In professional settings, it's important to express your ideas clearly and efficiently to avoid confusion and save time. Number to practice active listening, show your colleagues and clients that you value their input by paying attention and responding thoughtfully. And before we wrap up, remember that there are many more examples eyelids available in the links description page. Practice them regularly, memorize your favorite ones, and even record them to be prepared for a real-life situations. Well, that's it for today's lesson on business English. Keep practicing and using the tips and dialogues we've covered to enhance your professional communication skills. Thanks for joining us and we look forward to seeing you in our next lesson. Bye. 9. Lesson 7: Pop Culture & Entertainment: Hey everyone, Andrew, here. Today we're diving into the exciting world of pop culture and entertainment. This is an excellent topic to practice your English and connect with people from all around the globe. So let's jump right in. In this first section, we'll cover how to talk about popular movies, TV shows, music, and books. These topics are great conversation starters because they are enjoyed by many people and they give you a chance to express your opinions and learn about others tastes. For movies and TV shows. You can ask questions like, have you seen the latest, the name of the movie or TV show? What did you think about the name of the character or scenes or Plot Twist? Who is your favorite actor or actress in the name of the movie or TV show. For music, try asking. Have you listened to this artist's new album? What's your favorite song by this artist? What kind of music do you usually listened to? For books? Consider asking, Have you read this book by this author? What's your favorite book? Or who's your favorite author? Can you recommend any good books in this genre? Alright, now, let's practice giving recommendations and discussing opinions with three example dialogues. You know the drill. I'm going to read the dialogues first and then we're going to do a role-play. Example. Dialogue number one is about movies. Hey, have you seen the movie, the time travelers dilemma? No, I haven't. Isn't any good. I really enjoyed it. The plot is so engaging and special effects are amazing. I highly recommend it. Oh, that sounds interesting. Who is the lead actor in it? It's Chris Johnson. He did an outstanding job with his character. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for the recommendation. All right, it's time for the role-play. I'm gonna be the first person. You can be the second person. Hey, have you seen the movie, the time Travelers Dilemma? I really enjoyed it. The plot is so engaging and especially effects are amazing. I highly recommend it. It's Chris Johnson. He did an outstanding job with his character. Great job. Let's switch our roles. You're gonna be the first-person. I'll be the second person. Go ahead. No, I haven't. Isn't any good? Oh, that sounds interesting. Who is the lead actor in it? I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for the recommendation. Alright, this time I'm going to be the first person. You can answer in whatever way you'd like. Hey, have you seen the movie, the time travelers dilemma? I really enjoyed it. Applied is so engaging and a special effects are amazing. I highly recommend it. It's Chris Johnson. He did an outstanding job with his character. Great job. Alright, let's move on to our second dialogue. This is about moot, about music. I'm looking for some new music to listen to any suggestions. Sure. I've been loving the band at cosmic waves. Their latest album is fantastic. Give it a try. Oh, I've heard of them, but haven't listened to their music yet. What's your favorite track from the album? It's hard to pick just one. But I think stellar journey is my top choice. It's got a great beat and catchy lyrics. Awesome. I'll give it a listen. Thanks for the tip. Alright, let's do a roleplay now. I'm going to be the first-person. I'm looking for some new music to listen to any suggestions. Oh, I've heard of them, but haven't listened to their music yet. What's your favorite track from the album? Awesome, I'll give it a listen. Thanks for the tip. Alright, let's switch our roles. You can be the first-person now. Go ahead. Sure. I've been loving the band cosmic waves. Their latest album is fantastic. Give it a try. It's hard to pick just one, but I think stellar journey is my top choice. It's got a great beat and catchy lyrics. Amazing. Alright. This time I'm going to be the first-person and feel free to respond in any way you want. I'm looking for some new music to listen to any suggestions. I've heard of them, but having listened to their music yet, What's your favorite track from the album? Awesome, I'll give it a listen. Thanks for the tip. Grades. Alright, let's move on to our last example dialogue. This is about books. I'm in the mood for a good mystery novel. Any recommendations? Absolutely. I just finished reading the whispering shadows by Jane Smith is a real page turner. I couldn't put it down. It sounds intriguing. What's the main premise of the story? It's about a detective who's trying to solve a series of mysterious disappearances is a small town. The twists and turns keep you guessing until the very end. That sounds right up my alley. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for the suggestion. Alright, let's do a role-play. I'll be the first person. I'm in the mood for a good mystery novel. Any recommendations? Sounds intriguing. What's the main premise of the story? That sounds right up my alley. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for the suggestion. Alright, let's switch our roles. You'll be the first personnel. Go ahead. Absolutely. I just finished reading the whispering shadows by Jane Smith. It's a real page turner. I couldn't put it down. It's about a detective who's trying to solve a series of mysterious disappearances in a small town. Twists and turns keep you guessing until the very end. Awesome. Alright, this time I'm gonna be the first-person and feel free to answer in whatever way you'd like. I'm in the mood for a good mystery novel. Any recommendations? Sounds intriguing. What's the main premise of the story? That sounds right up my alley? So definitely check it out. Thanks for the suggestion. Great job. All right, before we wrap up, here are some useful tips to improve your conversational English in this context. Number one, use movie quotes, song lyrics for book references in your conversation to create that connection with others who share your interests. This can make the conversation more engaging and fun. Number to learn and practice idioms and slang related to pop culture and entertainment. This will help you sound more natural and understand native speakers better. Number three, watch interviews with actors, musicians, and authors to familiarize yourself with how they speak and atopic state discuss. This can give you more conversation ideas and help you develop a better understanding of their work. Number four, don't be afraid to share your own opinions and preferences. Even if they differ from the person you are speaking with. Respectful disagreement can lead to interesting and enlightening conversations. Alright, that's it for today's lesson on conversational English into realm of pop culture and entertainments. Don't forget to check out the many more example dialogues I've put together in the links in the description page. Practice them many times, memorize your favorite ones, and even record them. This way. You won't forget them and we'll be able to use them in your everyday life in real situations. Remember to apply these helpful tips and have fun exploring the world of pop culture. Happy practicing, and see you in the next lesson. Bye. 10. Going Forward: Hi, congratulations on reaching the final lesson. Today we'll be focusing on going forward. How to take all the knowledge and skills you've gained and continue to improve your English conversation abilities. First and foremost, is essential to review and reflect on your progress. Look back at the lessons and dialogues you've practiced throughout the course. Identify areas where you've improved, as well as areas where you might need more practice. Remember, learning a language is a continuous journey and it's important to celebrate your achievements while also acknowledging where you can throw. One effective way to continue your English learning journey is to set a specific achievable goals. These goals can be short-term, like having a five-minute conversation with a native speaker, or long term, such as aiming for fluency within a year. By setting clear goals, you'll be more motivated and focused on your language development. To further advance your skills, consider exploring additional resources beyond this course. Read English books for artists, listen to podcasts or watch movies and TV shows in English. These activities not only help you practice your listening and reading skills, but also expose you to new vocabulary, expressions and cultural nuances. One of the best ways to improve your English conversation skills is to practice with a native or fluent speaker. Look for language exchange partners or conversation clubs in your local community or online. Engaging in real life conversations, boost your confidence and help you apply what you've learned in this course. It's important to remember that language learning takes time and requires patients don't be afraid to take risks and make mistakes. Embrace these experiences as asked, opportunities to learn and grow. The more you practice, the more comfortable and confident you'll become in your English conversation skills. Finally, stay connected with your fellow learners and share your progress. Ask questions and continue participating in our English conversation club meetings. Your peers and instructors can offer valuable support and encouragement as you continue your journey. Congratulations once again on completing the master English conversation course. I'm confident that if you follow these practical tips, you will continue to improve your English conversation skills and become a confident speaker. Remember, the key to success is persistence and practice. So keep going and don't be afraid to challenge herself. Thank you for joining me throughout this course and I wish you the best of luck on your English learning journey. Keep in touch and happy learning. Bye everyone.