Small talk English sentences: 100 examples

13. Hi, I'm Neha. Nice to meet you.Note: Say "I'm Neha" or "My name is Neha": not "Myself Neha".
14. Nice to meet you too.
15. I don't think we've met. I'm Sam.
16. I'm from Hyderabad, but I live in Bengaluru now.
17. I'm a student at the university here.
18. I've just moved here.
19. What do you do?
20. Where are you from originally?
21. How do you know Anil?
22. We were at school together.
23. Ravi and I work together.
24. Sorry, what was your name again?

25. Lovely weather today, isn't it?
26. It's so hot today.
27. It looks like it's going to rain.
28. It's been raining all week.
29. I love this time of year.
30. It's freezing this morning!
31. I hope the weather stays like this for the weekend.
32. The monsoon has arrived early this year.
33. I can't stand the humidity.
34. It's a perfect day for a walk.

35. What do you do in your free time?
36. I'm really into photography.Note: Be into something means to be very interested in it. It's informal.
37. I enjoy cooking, especially baking.
38. Do you play any sports?
39. I play badminton twice a week.
40. Have you seen any good films lately?
41. I'm reading a really interesting book at the moment.
42. What kind of music do you listen to?
43. I'm a big fan of old Hindi film songs.
44. I've just started learning to swim.
45. Do you follow cricket?
46. I'm not really a sporty person.
47. We should play together sometime.
48. That sounds like fun.

49. Really? Tell me more.
50. That's interesting.
51. What was that like?
52. How did you get into that?
53. Oh, I didn't know that.
54. Me too!
55. Neither do I.Note: Agree with a negative using "Neither do I" or "Me neither": not "Me too".
56. That's amazing!
57. I know what you mean.
58. Same here.
59. Sorry, what were you saying?
60. By the way, have you been to the new café?
61. Speaking of travel, have you been anywhere nice recently?
62. Fair enough.

63. I love your jacket.
64. You look great.
65. That's a lovely photo.
66. You speak English really well.
67. Your presentation was excellent.
68. What a beautiful home!
69. You're a great cook.
70. Thank you, that's very kind of you.
71. That's so nice of you to say.
72. Thanks, I got it in the sale.

73. Are you free this weekend?
74. Do you want to grab a coffee sometime?
75. Shall we meet on Saturday?
76. How about seven o'clock?
77. That works for me.
78. Let's meet outside the station.
79. Sorry, I can't make it on Friday. How about Sunday?
80. Let me check my diary and get back to you.
81. Would you like to join us for dinner?
82. I'd love to.
83. Let's swap numbers.
84. Can I add you on Instagram?
85. I'll text you the details.
86. Is it OK if I bring a friend?

87. It was really nice talking to you.
88. I should get going.
89. I'd better let you go.
90. Let's keep in touch.
91. See you soon!
92. Say hi to your family for me.
93. Catch you later.
94. Have a great weekend!
95. Take care.
96. Hope to see you again soon.
97. Let's do this again sometime.
98. Sorry, I have to run. I've got a meeting.
99. Thanks for inviting me. I had a great time.
100. Bye for now!

• Wrong: Myself Neha.

  Right: I'm Neha. / My name is Neha.

  Myself can't be the subject of a sentence.

• Wrong: I am knowing him for five years.

  Right: I've known him for five years.

  Know isn't used in the continuous, and for needs the present perfect.

• Wrong: "I don't like coffee." "Me too."

  Right: "I don't like coffee." "Me neither."

  Agree with a negative using neither.

• Wrong: I belong to Delhi.

  Right: I'm from Delhi.

  "I'm from" is the natural way to say where you grew up.

Introduce yourself to a new classmate in about one minute: your name, where you're from, what you do and one hobby. End with a question for them.

• Keep each sentence short.
• Add one detail to every fact.
• Finish with a question, such as "What about you?"

Preparing for IELTS? Try these Part 1 style questions

IELTS Speaking Part 1 lasts 4 to 5 minutes, and the examiner asks general questions about familiar topics such as home, family, work, studies and interests (ielts.org). Answer each question below in two or three sentences, using phrases from this page.

1. What do you like to do at the weekend?
2. Is it easy to make friends where you live?
3. How do you usually keep in touch with friends?
4. What kind of weather do you like best?

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