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Small Talk in English

Know your grammar but freeze in casual conversation? Here are the small talk phrases for the weather, weekends, and hobbies — then practice saying them out loud.

Key phrases

How's it going?
A super common, relaxed way to start a chat.
Nice weather today, isn't it?
The classic weather line for breaking the ice.
Any plans for the weekend?
A great conversation starter on a Friday.
How was your weekend?
The go-to question on a Monday morning.
What do you do in your free time?
An easy way to ask about someone's hobbies.
Oh, I love that too!
Show interest and build connection when you like the same thing.
Anyway, I'd better get going.
A polite way to end the chat and head off.

Tip: "How are you?" is often just a greeting, not a real question. Answer "Good, you?" and move on — nobody expects the full story of your day.

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