Skip to main content

Small Talk English — Chat with Confidence

Everyday spoken English for small talk with coworkers and friends — greetings and "how are you?", the weather, weekend plans, compliments, keeping a conversation going, running into someone, and ending a chat politely. Real conversations with a simple pronunciation guide on every line. Lesson order: 01 Greetings & How Are You · 02 Talking About the Weather · 03 Weekend Plans · 04 Giving & Receiving Compliments · 05 Keeping the Chat Going · 06 Bumping Into Someone · 07 Ending a Conversation Politely

8 videos · by ESL Desk

  1. Small Talk in English 👋 🎧 All 7 Lessons — Greetings to Goodbyes | Small Talk English

    Everything you need for everyday English small talk — from "how's it going?" to "I should get going" — in one video. All seven Small Talk English lessons back to back: each one plays six short real conversations in the speakers' own voices, with the words highlighted as you hear them plus a simple pronunciation guide and what each line means.

    🗣️ A few of the lines you'll hear — tap 🔊 to hear

    • How's it going? / Not bad, you? (casual "how are you?" and a reply that sends it back)
    • Nice day, isn't it? (weather small talk that breaks any silence)
    • How was your weekend? / It flew by (a Monday classic)
    • I love your jacket! / You're too kind (give a compliment and take one gracefully)
    • Long time no see! (running into someone you haven't seen in a while)
    • I should get going (wrap up a chat warmly, without being rude)
    Watch on YouTube →
  2. Lesson 1

    Small Talk in English 👋 Reply to "How Are You?" | Small Talk English #1

    Small Talk English ➔ Lesson Learn how to greet a coworker and actually reply to "how are you?" in natural English — "how's it going?", "not bad, you?", "can't complain." Watch six quick real conversations, then practice and repeat every line out loud.

    🗣️ Phrases you'll master — tap 🔊 to hear

    • How's it going? (a casual "how are you?")
    • Not bad, you? (a natural reply that sends it back)
    • Can't complain (a casual "I'm fine")
    • How are things? (another way to ask)
    • Tell me about it (I totally agree)
    • Don't work too hard (a caring, casual line)
    • Let's get to it (move from chat to work)
    Watch on YouTube →
  3. Lesson 2

    Weather Small Talk in English 🌤️ "Nice day, isn't it?" | Small Talk English #2

    Small Talk English ➔ Lesson Learn the weather small talk that breaks any silence in English — "nice day, isn't it?", "can you believe this rain?", "it's freezing." Watch six quick real conversations, then practice and repeat every line out loud.

    🗣️ Phrases you'll master — tap 🔊 to hear

    • Nice day, isn't it? (the classic weather opener)
    • Not a cloud in the sky (completely clear and sunny)
    • Can you believe this rain? (react to bad weather)
    • It's pouring (it's raining very hard)
    • It's supposed to snow (the forecast says snow)
    • Is it supposed to clear up? (ask about the forecast)
    • I can't wait for summer (look forward to something)
    • Stay dry! (a weather-themed goodbye)
    Watch on YouTube →
  4. Lesson 3

    Weekend Plans Small Talk in English 📅 "Any plans for the weekend?" | Small Talk English #3

    Small Talk English ➔ Lesson Learn the easy back-and-forth about weekend plans in English — before the weekend and after. "Any plans for the weekend?", "nothing major", "how was your weekend?" Watch six quick real conversations, then practice and repeat every line out loud.

    🗣️ Phrases you'll master — tap 🔊 to hear

    • Any plans for the weekend? (a classic Friday question)
    • Nothing major (nothing big is planned)
    • Doing anything fun? (ask about plans casually)
    • Did you get up to much? ("did you do anything interesting?")
    • A quiet night in (staying home to relax)
    • Have a great weekend! (a friendly Friday goodbye)
    Watch on YouTube →
  5. Lesson 4

    Compliments in English 😍 Give One & Take One | Small Talk English #4

    Small Talk English ➔ Lesson Learn how to give a compliment in English — and take one gracefully. "I love your jacket!", "it really suits you", "you made my day." Watch six quick real conversations, then practice and repeat every line out loud.

    🗣️ Phrases you'll master — tap 🔊 to hear

    • I love your jacket! (a simple, warm compliment)
    • It really suits you (it looks good on you)
    • You did great (compliment someone's work)
    • You're too kind (a modest reply to praise)
    • Anytime! (a warm "you're welcome")
    • You made my day (you really cheered me up)
    Watch on YouTube →
  6. Lesson 5

    Keep a Conversation Going in English 💬 "Oh, really?" | Small Talk English #5

    Small Talk English ➔ Lesson Learn the little reactions that keep an English conversation alive — "oh, really?", "no way!", "same here", "tell me more!" The small responses that show you're listening and invite the other person to keep talking. Watch six quick real conversations, then practice and repeat every line out loud.

    🗣️ Phrases you'll master — tap 🔊 to hear

    • Oh, really? (show interest and invite more)
    • No way! (show surprise)
    • Same here (me too)
    • That reminds me… (link to a new point)
    • How come? (a casual "why?")
    • Tell me more! (invite them to keep going)
    Watch on YouTube →
  7. Lesson 6

    Bumping Into Someone in English 👋 "Long time no see!" | Small Talk English #6

    Small Talk English ➔ Lesson Learn exactly what to say when you run into someone you haven't seen in ages — "long time no see!", "how have you been?", "what have you been up to?", "let's swap numbers". The natural, friendly lines for bumping into an old friend or coworker, catching up, and making a plan to meet again. Watch six quick real conversations, then practice and repeat every line out loud.

    🗣️ Phrases you'll master — tap 🔊 to hear

    • Long time no see! (greet someone after a long time)
    • How have you been? (ask after someone you haven't seen)
    • What have you been up to? (ask what's new)
    • We should catch up (suggest meeting again)
    • Let's swap numbers (exchange phone numbers)
    • Don't be a stranger (keep in touch)
    Watch on YouTube →
  8. Lesson 7

    End a Conversation Politely in English 👋 "I should get going" | Small Talk English #7

    Small Talk English ➔ Lesson Learn how to wrap up a conversation in English warmly — without being rude or awkward. "I should get going", "I'll let you get back to it", "catch you later", "have a good one." Watch six quick real conversations, then practice and repeat every line out loud.

    🗣️ Phrases you'll master — tap 🔊 to hear

    • I should get going (politely signal you're leaving)
    • I'll let you get back to it (end so they can return to what they were doing)
    • Let's catch up soon (suggest meeting again)
    • I've got to run (leave quickly but politely)
    • Let's do this again (let's talk again sometime)
    • Have a good one (a friendly "have a nice day")
    Watch on YouTube →