Today, let’s talk about making friends!
To make friends, you need to start by talking to someone! But how can you start a conversation in English with someone you don’t know?
To answer that question, you should think about how you make friends in your native language.
Usually you will start by talking about something that you both have in common. Some examples include:
- something that is happening around you (for example, if you are at a bus stop you can talk about the time of the bus, if you are at school you can talk about your class, if you are at a party you can talk about the food or drinks or music)
- the weather.
So, don’t be shy! Try to start a conversation today!
Quick Quiz:
What would be the best way to start a conversation? Say:
A. Hello, I am from Japan. Please teach me English. I can teach you Japanese.
B. Hello, where are you from?
Put your answer in the comments! I will give you the answer next week.
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by the years that have passed (right?)People are each time more closed on theirselves, wich i think is wrong.
but i guess the second form is the best away to start a conversation. in the first one we are already compromise(i think this is the right word) that person 2ยบ one is the best i think more relaxed and informal n my opinion of course
Hello, may I guess where you are from?
Hi Marcos. A better expression would be:
by the years that have passed – IN RECENT YEARS
People are each time more closed on theirselves, wich i think is wrong. – PEOPLE HAVE BECOME MORE FOCUSED ON THEMSELVES, WHICH I THINK IS WRONG.
Yes, I think the second one is more friendly! So I agree with you Marcos and also you Anastasia!
Hello, I am Ruth from Lithuania. Where are you from? Nice to meet you.
Good work Ruth.
Have you had a chance to actually say something like this to someone?
Hello, where are you from?
Hi Abdulazim
I agree with you. This is a much better way to start a conversation!
How do you do?
It is a really nice day, isn\’t it?
An excellent way to start a conversation Andras! Good job!
How are you?
How you going?
How you doing?
we start our conversation ask them
“how was the today?”
Great ideas Johnny! What would you say next?
divyaritu – good idea! The correct sentence is: “How are you today?” OR ” How is your day going?”
b. Hello, where are you from ?
Great! This is a good way to start a conversation!
B
Well done! I think B is better too!
hi.how are u ? can i know about you? you seems from india isn\’t it?
i think john this is the best way to start.and in your qustion best answer is B.
Hi Soni
A great way to start a conversation! Well done!
BUT
I wouldn’t say ‘Can I know about you.’
It is better to say:
‘Hi. How are you. Are you from India?’
soni,the first plaese accept our apology for this delay.
my name is Majid.Im from Iran.im working in commercial compay.
Well, I think the second option is the better way to start a conversation than the first one, besides it\’s more often.
Good work Lorran! I think so too.
the best way to start is:
hello,how are you
Good. What would you say next?
the answer B
correct!
Hi, How are you? are you from india? i guess B is the better way to start a conversation.
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Great Work!
hello everyone
i don’t know how to start. I’m new into this site,though eager to learn more about english.
Hi Edlyn!
Welcome to the site!
I suggest you start by going to the discussion forum:
http://www.askjohnenglish.com/learn/course/view.php?id=5
Hi john
I think B is better.
What about this
hi, it’s nice weather, is it?
Hi Taghreed
Yes that is also a good thing to say!
What would you say if it were raining?
John
hi where are you from ?
Hi Walaa! You are correct!
Hello! Where are you from? is a right way to start a conversation
because i think this expresion is staight and to the point.
Hi Baber
That is true!
Well done!
Hi. John
I think choice”B” is better.
Hi Mai!
You are right!
hi john n everyone
well B is right
Well done Dollie!
HI,JOHN
ANSWER (B) IS RIGHT
BUT FIRST YOU NEED TO ASK,
HELLO HOW ARE YOU?
That is true Sam!
It is always good to be polite!
I guess the best way to start a conversation is: Hello, where are you from?
That is a good way Aura.
General topics, such as someone’s country, help people to feel more relaxed and they are more likely to want to talk to you!
Nice meet to you!I’m from Jaffna May i know your name and place?
Hi Senthuran! Great to see you here!
Do you mean:
“May I know your name and where you are from?”
Good work!
Hi John! What about:
“Hello! Are you enjoying the party? The drinks are great, aren’t they?”
Hi Juliano
Yes that is perfect!
Hi How are you , Can i ask where are you from?
Good question Maggie!
where are you from?
Good Question Huyen!
Hello. Where are you from?
hello..you look likes so familiar! have we met before?
Nice line Komoetein!
It is very easy for me to make freinds with anyone. I can start conversation anywhere, at work at bus station. If I need to know something i can ask, and on this we can speak a lot, and make freind.
Yes Niga, some people are like you and find talking easy! Some are more shy! Usually I like talking to new people too! Great to meet you!
hi i’m ml fernando from sri lanka and what about you
HAI MR.JOHN. HOW ARE YOU? YOUR DONE BY GOOD JOB. I THINK I AM TOO LAITE TO KNOW ABOUT THIS SITE.BUT NOW I WILL REACH RIGHT PLACE. THANK YOU
You are welcome Vijesh! I hope it is helpful
Great work ml!
And very nice to meet you!
Hello, where are you from?
Great answer Amy!
Where are you from, by the way?
Hello Amy,
i’m from iraq,
what about you?
Hello! I am from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Hi! Great to meet you!
Good evening. My name is Gaby and I’m from Germany. I have read the comment which Niga has written and I often wished I could do the same.
But I’m a very shy person and to start a conversation anywhere is pretty hard for me.
Maybe this page or side will help me to improve my English. I’m still a beginner.
Thanks for reading.
Hi Gaby
The most important thing to remember if you are shy is – most other people are shy too! So you don’t need to feel uncomfortable! We all feel the same inside!
Don’t worry about what other people think! Just be yourself! I am sure you are a wonderful person!
helow how are you… i think i saw you at my college .. where yew frm nd in which class do yew read… ?
Hi Ahsan
Great way to start a conversation!
Some feedback: ‘Where are you from and in which class are you in?’