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🗓️ Nov 2026 🏷️ English for Daily Life · Conversation English 🕒 7 min read
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| Starting warmly | → | Hi! Nice to meet you. |
| Asking a name | → | What’s your name? |
| Asking where someone is from | → | Where are you from? |
| Starting at school | → | Are you new here? |
| Talking about studies | → | What do you study? |
| Asking about interests | → | What do you like to do? |
| Making a plan | → | Would you like to get coffee sometime? |
| Staying connected | → | Let’s keep in touch. |
🗣️ Example Conversation
👩 Student A: Hi! I’m Mina. Are you new here?
🧑 Student B: Yes, I just arrived this week. I’m Ji-ho.
👩 Student A: Nice to meet you. What do you study?
🧑 Student B: I’m studying business. How about you?
👩 Student A: I’m studying computer science. What do you like to do?
🧑 Student B: I like hiking and movies.
👩 Student A: Some of us are getting coffee after class. Would you like to come?
🧑 Student B: Sure. That sounds great!
👋 Starting a Conversation
“Hi. Is this seat available?”
“Hi. Are you in this class too?”
“Have you been here before?”
“How do you know the host?”
“What brings you here today?”
“Is this your first time in the city?”
You do not need an impressive opening line. A simple question about the situation you are both in is usually enough.
💬 Friendly Small Talk
“How long have you lived here?”
“What do you do for work?”
“What do you like to do on weekends?”
“Have you travelled anywhere recently?”
“What kind of music do you like?”
“Do you know any good places nearby?”
Ask one question, listen to the answer, and share something related about yourself. That creates a conversation instead of an interview.
☕ Making Plans and Invitations
“Would you like to join us?”
“Do you want to get coffee after class?”
“Would you like to study together?”
“Are you free this weekend?”
“We’re going for lunch. Would you like to come?”
“Maybe we could meet again next week.”
📱 Keeping in Touch
“Let’s keep in touch.”
“Can I get your contact information?”
“Can I add you on social media?”
“I’ll send you the details.”
“It was great meeting you.”
“I hope we can meet again soon.”
🛟 If the Conversation Stops
“How about you?”
“That’s interesting. Tell me more.”
“What happened next?”
“What do you think about it?”
“Sorry, could you say that again?”
“I’m not sure how to say it in English.”
A short pause is normal. Smile, ask a simple follow-up question, or change to an easy topic such as food, travel, hobbies, or the place you are visiting.
🔧 Problem → Need → Request
Problem: You met someone friendly, but the conversation is ending.
Need: You want to stay connected and meet again.
Request: “It was great meeting you. Would you like to exchange contact information?”
Quick Tip ✅
Do not try to impress someone with perfect English.
Be friendly, ask one real question, and listen carefully to the answer.
