If you’ve ever felt awkward or unsure during small talk, you’re not alone.In this session, we’ll explore why small talk is essential for connection, common challenges faced by Malaysians and second-language speakers, and simple, practical tips to help you move from small talk to more confident, meaningful conversations. To learn even more with us, make sure to sign up to our FREE course, Speaking with Confidence. Go to myenglishmatters.com/subscribe to sign up!

If you’ve ever felt awkward or unsure during small talk, you’re not alone.In this session, we’ll explore why small talk is essential for connection, common challenges faced by Malaysians and second-language speakers, and simple, practical tips to help you move from small talk to more confident, meaningful conversations. To learn even more with us, make sure to sign up to our FREE course, Speaking with Confidence. Go to myenglishmatters.com/subscribe to sign up!

187. From Small Talk to Smart Talk: How to Build and Sustain Conversations

We're the Shurfa sisters from Malaysia—Azimah, Amnah and Aisya. After spending eight years in the U.K. as children, we know the importance of mastering a second language.

We created My English Matters as a platform to help second language learners learn to speak, write and communicate in English with confidence!

The My English Matters podcast is an extension of all that we do—it's a place for us to connect with you on a whole new level. You can learn with us while you're on your commute to work, washing the dishes or picking your kids up from school! So let's get started, shall we?

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We're the Shurfa sisters from Malaysia—Azimah, Amnah and Aisya. After spending eight years in the U.K. as children, we know the importance of mastering a second language. We created My English Matters as a platform to help second language learners learn to speak, write and communicate in English with confidence! The My English Matters podcast is an extension of all that we do—it's a place for us to connect with you on a whole new level. You can learn with us while you're on your commute to work, washing the dishes or picking your kids up from school! So let's get started, shall we?

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