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(3) The Art of Small Talk

In this episode of EnglishPod, hosts Marco and Erica introduce learners to
the art of small talk, focusing on everyday conversations with acquaintances or
strangers. They dissect a dialogue between two characters, highlighting phrases
like 'barely even,' 'did you catch,' 'by the way,' and 'take the stairs.' The hosts
explain the usage of these phrases in context, providing examples to enhance
understanding. The lesson aims to equip English learners with practical language
skills for engaging in small talk, emphasizing the importance of such interactions
in daily life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcdVK64BS2M&list=PLtlY2wOJLJr5laoPstrBV9Wj6k5f
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Hi there, Mr. Anderson.

How are you on this fine morning?

Fine.

Good.

Thank you.

It sure is cold this morning, isn't it?

I barely even got out of bed.

Yeah.

It's pretty cold, all right.

Did you catch the news this morning?

I heard that there was a fire in Byron Street.

No.

I didn't hear about that.

Did you happen to watch the football game last night?

The Patriots scored in the last minute.