People & conversation · A SPECIFIC NEED

A1 / A2 PRACTICE

Start a little small talk

Small talk does not need to be a long performance. Notice what the other person says, ask a simple follow-up and share a little about yourself.

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Ask one relevant follow-up and give the other person room to respond.

01 · NOTICE THE EXCHANGE

A short model you can adapt.

Alex and Sam are waiting for a drawing class to start.

Alex

Is this your first drawing class?

Sam

Yes. I usually take photos, but I’d like to try drawing.

Alex

What do you like taking photos of?

Sam

Buildings, mostly.

Alex

I like old buildings, too. It was nice talking to you.

These are authored language examples. Change the details to fit your own situation.

02 · KEEP THE USEFUL PART

Words with a clear purpose.

  • Is this your first class?

    Open with the shared situation.

  • What do you like taking photos of?

    Follow up on the interest the person mentioned.

  • I like old buildings, too.

    Share a related interest.

  • It was nice talking to you.

    End a short exchange warmly.

Follow the topic already offeredSam mentioned photography, so a question about photos is connected. Give a short answer yourself too, rather than asking an uninterrupted list of questions.

03 · CHECK THE MEANING

Choose a useful reply.

Try each question, then read the reason. The answer key is available even without JavaScript.

1. Sam says they enjoy taking photos. Which follow-up connects to that interest?
See the answer and why

The answer is “What do you like taking photos of?” It follows the interest Sam chose to share.

2. Which phrase closes the conversation politely?
See the answer and why

The answer is “It was nice talking to you.” It acknowledges the exchange while bringing it to a close.

04 · PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Take a related adventure.

Meet a new companion and practise a friendly opening in the introductions quest.

Try the A1 related quest →

This short lesson targets A1 / A2 practice. The related village quest has its own scene and level choices. Levels are editorial targets, not proficiency certificates.