Small talk and introductions

Open and close a short adult conversation with a visitor or colleague.

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Fixed General American recordings use Andrew, a synthetic voice. Replay at any speed. No learner voice is recorded.

A phrase you might say · Small talk and introductions

How has your trip been?

Purpose: ask about someone's travel experience

Example context: A host opens a conversation with a recently arrived visitor.

A phrase you might say · Small talk and introductions

What kind of work do you do?

Purpose: ask about a person's work

Example context: Two adults are introducing themselves at an event.

A phrase you might say · Small talk and introductions

It was nice talking with you.

Purpose: close a conversation pleasantly

Example context: A speaker is ready to leave after a short conversation.

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Follow the hotel and airport travel units, then choose and hear each reply in a capstone conversation.