How to Keep a Conversation Going in English
5 Minute English Talk

How to Keep a Conversation Going in English

A2ElementaryOctober 1, 20265 min
  • Language lesson
  • Language learning

In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, Chris and Jane teach you how to keep a conversation alive for 10 minutes without constantly searching for new topics or complicated vocabulary. The secret is simple: instead of always looking for a new topic, learn how to go deeper into the conversation you already have. You'll learn an easy conversation method: Ask → React → Share → Connect Ask a follow-up question. React naturally to the answer. Share something about yourself. Then connect that answer to another question or related topic. In This E...

Play episode

Opens the player: the full transcript, every word clickable, with translation and flashcards.

Try it: tap any word

Real sentences from the start of this episode. Every word is marked with its level.

Sentence 1 of 12 · 0:00

, ?

Not much.

Hear this sentence

Tap a word to see its meaning in your language.

Do you know these words?

6 harder words from this episode. Tap one to see what it means, then mark it.

  • B20:44
  • B22:02
  • B22:35
  • B22:53
  • B23:00
  • B25:29

Mark a few words and we'll tell you how this episode fits your level.

Is this episode right for you?

A2

A2 · Elementary

Everyday topics, clear speech

A1 55%A2 38%B1 6%B2 1%C1 0%
  • 99% of the words are B1 or easier.
  • 152 words a minute: a natural pace.
  • 6 harder words (B2 and up) in the whole episode.

Transcript

The opening of the episode. The whole transcript is in the player.

0:00

Hey Chris, what did you do this weekend? Not much. I went out for dinner. Nice.

0:12

Yeah. Well, that conversation ended quickly. Very quickly. But what if I had asked, where did you go?

0:21

Then I'd have something else to talk about. Exactly. And one good question could keep us talking for another 10 minutes. And that's exactly what we're talking about today.

That was the opening. The rest of the episode (5 min) is in the player: every word clickable, with translation, saved words and flashcards.

Continue in the player

Automatically generated from the audio. May contain errors. Audio belongs to its publisher and is played from their feed. Rights holders can request removal — copyright & takedown policy