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Lesson 4 — Small talk with someone new

Start a conversation with someone you have just met and keep it going for a few minutes.

Paid or MemberBeginner18 min

Level A2 General English

Lesson 4

You can speak to people using simple fixed expressions such as greetings and thanks.

あいさつやお礼など、簡単な定型表現を使って声をかけることができる。

Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ

Do you come here often?

ここにはよく来るんですか?

Situation場面

Nancy and Aki meet for the first time at a café counter.

ナンシーとアキはカフェのカウンターで初めて会います。

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The dialogue, vocabulary, language focus, and activities are past this point. The phrase of the day and the situation are yours to read.

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Takeaway

Comment on what you both can see, then ask an open question. That is the whole opening move.