I don’t love talking with strangers. I’m an introvert at heart, and making an effort to engage in social interaction often drains my energy. But still, I do it. Not because I feel like I have to, but ...

It’s normal to feel nervous when starting a conversation in English. You may know the words, but speaking them can be tough. You might be afraid of embarrassment or being misunderstood. This happens ...

Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites. Choose the wrong starter, and the flame will fizzle out. But when you get it ...

Would you like to practice speaking and listening in English? Conversations in English (CIE) groups at Boulder Public Library provide English learners with opportunities to practice their speaking and ...

Ask open-ended questions to keep the conversation going. Share a fun story to make the talk interesting and help others share ...

You know the feeling. You’re at a party, doing your best to chat up the room, when suddenly the conversation falls off a cliff. You’ve asked all the small-talk staples: what they do, where they’re ...

Conversation with strangers comes easily for some. For others, it can be an excruciating task. Small talk is a necessary skill for making connections and forming both personal and professional ...