0: Is there a trade fair coming up where you need to network and make a good

4: first impression? Do you travel a lot with work and have

8: to make small talk in English? It's not always easy to know what to say,

12: especially if you're a little bit shy and have to speak in a foreign language.

17: In this video, I'll give you 5 simple tips on how to make the most out of a

24: conversation with clients and colleagues. Stay tuned!

38: Hi! Welcome back to Real Estate English Academy. I'm Jennie, and I'm really looking forward to today's lesson.

46: When speaking with English native speakers, it's important to make sure you

51: feel fluent and confident when it comes to small talk. You don't want to be that

58: person who comes across as insecure or not interested just because you're not

63: familiar with the tricks of the trade involved in small talk. Small talk is

69: polite but superficial information. For English native speakers, small talk is

75: the first step to getting to know someone, and it's crucial when it comes

81: to building a relationship. English speakers like to get to know each other

86: in a relaxed atmosphere. Awkward silences are not really a good thing when you're

92: trying to create a pleasant atmosphere, and, especially at trade fairs, you want

97: to make sure that you make a good first impression. As an English native speaker

104: who lives in Germany, I know how important it is to get things right when

109: meeting new people. And English native speakers like to start a conversation

113: with a little bit of small talk. So keep watching this video. It will definitely

119: be worth sticking around until the end, because I also have a few bonus tips in

124: store for you that will help you master any small talk situation. So let's

130: dive right in and start with

146: Now let's think about this for a moment. How might you answer this question?

226: And if you want to talk about sightseeing, you might say

260: Tip #2

279: Ok, now it's your turn again. How would you answer this question?

305: Tip #3

356: Tip #4

408: Tip #5

432: Ok, now it's your turn again. How would you answer this question?

477: Ok, these tips should

479: give you a good general idea of how to make small talk in English. And don't

486: worry, I haven't forgotten about the bonus information I promised you earlier

489: in this video. There are a couple of things you want to keep in mind when

494: making small talk. Let's start with the things you want to avoid. Generally, you

501: want to avoid topics that deal with religion, politics or money. These topics

508: are just a little bit too personal and not suitable for small talk. The secret

516: to successful small talk is to be friendly and genuinely interested. You

523: want to make sure that you find common ground with the other person and talk

527: about things that you have in common. Contribute

532: to the conversation and be engaged. And, lastly, don't forget to be relaxed

540: and smile. Don't worry about making language mistakes or not finding the

547: perfect word. That's ok, as long as you stay relaxed, interested

552: and friendly.

555: So, what are your biggest hurdles when it comes to small talk? Let

560: me know in the comments below. And don't forget to subscribe to our channel and

564: hit the like button if you've enjoyed this video.

567: See you next time!