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Lesson 16: Small talk with coworkers and neighbours

Start and keep a short, friendly conversation going. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-14

Basic Β· A2 Lesson 16 of 30 Β· Listen Β· Speak Β· Check

1. Key phrases

Press πŸ”Š to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • Did you have a good weekend? The classic Monday question.
  • Not bad, thanks. Pretty quiet. A relaxed, normal answer.
  • Up to anything exciting? Asking about someone's plans.
  • Oh, nice! Where did you go? Show interest and ask a follow-up.
  • That sounds great. A simple, friendly reaction.
  • How about you? Ask the question back.
  • Anyway, I'd better get going. A polite way to end the chat.
  • Catch you later! Casual goodbye.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Ana" to take a part yourself.

3. Say it yourself

Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎀 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.

4. Quick check

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Good to know in Australia

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Small talk at work is usually short: a minute or two in the kitchen or the lift. It's fine to keep answers simple, as long as you ask something back.