How to Have a Complete Conversation in English

From introducing yourself to saying goodbye,
learn the most important phrases for speaking in English.

Starting a conversation in English can be difficult—even when you know the words.

What should you say first?

How do you introduce yourself?

How do you leave a conversation nicely?

In this course, you’ll learn how real Americans talk at parties, conferences, and social events—and how you can join the conversation confidently.

This course is full of the exact phrases, idioms, and phrasal verbs you’ll hear (and need!) in real life, prepared by someone who has taught English to 15 million people.

There are four parts to the course:

Part A - Greetings and Introductions
Part B - Finding Topics to Talk About
Part C - Explaining in a Conversation
Part D - Changing Topics and Ending a Conversation

The course takes about one week to finish using it one hour per day.

You have access to the course for 30 days from the date you buy it.

What You Get in Every Lesson:

• A realistic audio dialogue between native speakers so you can hear how real conversations go in English
• A full transcript so you can follow every word and check your understanding
• A bonus "Cheat Sheet" with essential phrases, sentence patterns, and sample follow-ups
• Several Bonus Dialogues that show the same expressions used in different real-life situations
• Cultural Notes on the topics
• Additional phrases and uses of key vocabulary
• Complete Glossary with definitions and extra sample sentences
• Short quizzes to check your comprehension

PART A: Greetings and Introductions

What's the best way to greet someone in English?

How do you introduce yourself to someone you have never met?

In Part A, you’ll learn the most useful expressions for introductions, greetings, and first conversations—whether you’re at a business meeting or meeting someone casually.

Just a Few of the Things You’ll Learn in This Section…

• How to recognize someone confidently when meeting for the first time with "You must be ___"
• What to say when you’re finally meeting someone in person after emailing or texting for a while
• How to offer someone a drink or a seat in a way that’s polite but friendly
• What to say when someone asks if you had a good weekend or holiday—and how to respond naturally
• How to keep a new conversation going by asking follow-up questions about places, movies, or trips
• How to describe your hometown—even if you’ve lived in many different places
• What "Are you from around here?" means and how to say when someone asks if you’re new to the area
• How to describe the place where you live now, even if you weren’t born there
• What to say when you want to offer to show someone around or help them get to know a city
• How to politely respond when someone welcomes you or offers to help
• How to describe a past experience in a place you only visited briefly
• What to say when you’re reconnecting with a city after many years away
• How to ask someone where they’re from—and how to follow up without sounding repetitive
• How to avoid sounding too formal or too casual when introducing yourself to someone new
• How to talk about where locals spend their free time, and invite someone to join
• What to say when you want to sound polite, friendly, and helpful—all at the same time

PLUS . . .

Cheat Sheet: More Phrases and Expressions for Introductions and Greetings

Bonus Dialogues: 10 Complete Dialogues on Introductions in English

PART B: Common Topics to Talk About

Knowing how to start a conversation is important.

But knowing how to keep it going? That’s what makes you sound fluent.

In Part B, you’ll learn how to talk about common everyday topics—like travel, music, food, hobbies, pets, and work. These are the things native speakers talk about every day. And now, so will you.

You’ll hear real conversations, study natural phrases, and get clear examples of how to ask questions, show interest, and keep the dialogue going—even when you’re talking to a stranger.

Just a Few of the Things You’ll Learn in This Section…

• How to ask someone about their travel plans without sounding too personal
• What to say when someone mentions a business trip or vacation—and how to keep the conversation going
• How to share where you’re headed or where you’re from without giving a long explanation
• What to say when you discover a surprising coincidence in conversation
• How to describe your musical taste—and politely say you don’t like something
• How to express that you didn’t like something at first, but it’s starting to "grow on you"
• What to say when you want to invite someone over or suggest spending time together
• How to ask someone what kind of music they like using easy, open-ended questions
• What to say when you want to be friendly and offer help—without sounding pushy
• How to talk about where you live and describe your neighborhood in a natural way
• What to ask when you’re trying to learn more about someone’s job or daily routine
• What to say when you want to keep in touch or get together again
• How to ask someone about their favorite foods or restaurants without sounding nosy
• What to say when you want to recommend a place to eat or ask for suggestions
• How to talk about your hobbies or weekend plans—and ask about someone else’s
• What to say when you want to know if someone is into music, art, sports, or travel
• How to use friendly phrases like “Tell me more” and “No way—me too!” to stay engaged
• What to say when you want to talk about pets and use them as a fun way to start chatting

PLUS . . .

Cheat Sheet: More Expressions for Finding Topics

Bonus Dialogues: 10 Complete Dialogues on Finding Topics in English

PART C: Explaining and Disagreeing in Conversation

What happens when someone doesn’t understand what you meant?

Or when you disagree with someone but don’t want to sound rude?

In Part C, you’ll learn how to explain yourself more clearly in English and how to politely disagree.

These lessons help you stay calm and confident when there’s a misunderstanding or a difference of opinion.

You’ll learn how to restate your ideas, how to ask for clarification, and how to respond to disagreement—all using phrases native speakers use every day.

Just a Few of the Things You’ll Learn in This Section…

• How to rephrase your ideas if someone doesn’t understand what you meant the first time
• What to say when you realize your words may have come out the wrong way
• How to explain something in a new way without repeating yourself or sounding confused
• What to say when someone misunderstands you, and you want to say, “That’s not what I meant”
• How to signal that you’re about to clarify or correct yourself politely
• What to say when someone doesn’t catch your drift or misses your main idea
• How to respond when someone assumes something you didn’t mean to say
• What to say when you strongly disagree with someone, but still want to sound respectful
• How to express a different opinion without saying someone else is wrong
• What to say when you don’t see eye to eye with someone on a plan or proposal
• How to introduce a disagreement using “I understand your concern…” or “That may be, but…”
• What to say when you think it’s time to go back to the drawing board and rethink a plan
• How to soften a disagreement by saying “I see what you mean, but…”
• What to say when you think something is unrealistic or too ambitious
• How to express that a plan doesn’t make sense to you, while staying polite
• What to say when someone suggests something, and you’re not so sure about that
• How to respond to disagreement with phrases like “Let’s agree to disagree”
• What to say when you’re trying to show that you’re listening and respectful, even if you disagree
• How to end a disagreement by suggesting a team discussion or follow-up meeting
• What to say when you want to explain your main point using phrases like “What I’m getting at is…”

PLUS . . .

Cheat Sheet: More Expressions for Explaining and Disagreeing

Bonus Dialogues: 10 More Complete Dialogues on Explaining in English

PART D: Changing Topics and Ending a Conversation

What do you say when someone brings up something too personal?

And how do you end a conversation without sounding rude?

In Part D, you’ll learn how to handle these situations with confidence.

You’ll master real, everyday English expressions for shifting topics, avoiding uncomfortable questions, and closing conversations politely—whether you’re talking to a friend, a colleague, or someone you just met.

Just a Few of the Things You’ll Learn in This Section…

• How to change the topic smoothly when someone brings up something too personal
• What to say when you want to avoid talking about your love life, diet, or private matters
• How to steer the conversation in a new direction using phrases like “That reminds me…” or “Speaking of…”
• What to say when someone keeps pushing a topic and you need to shift the focus without sounding rude
• How to politely say a topic is none of someone’s business
• What to say when someone asks you something too sensitive and you’d rather not say
• How to use casual expressions like “Moving on” or “Anyway…” to move forward in the conversation
• What to say when a topic gets strange and you want to keep things light or friendly
• How to make a complete topic change using phrases like “Let’s talk about something completely different”
• What to say when you want to end a conversation naturally and on a good note
• How to signal that you need to leave using expressions like “I’d better be going” or “I should get going”
• What to say when you’re leaving but want to stay in touch or meet again later
• How to wish someone well before a trip or big change using “Have a good trip” or “Give her my best”
• What to say when parting ways after catching up, using phrases like “It was good seeing you”
• How to express disappointment politely with phrases like “It’s too bad” or “It’s a shame”
• How to end a casual conversation using everyday phrases like “See you later”, “Bye”, or “Catch you later”
• What to say when you’re ending the conversation but don’t want to sound abrupt, using “I’ll let you go”
• How to suggest keeping in contact with phrases like “Let’s catch up soon” or “Stay in touch”
• How to gently say you don’t want to answer a question, using “Let’s not get into that” or “I’m not comfortable talking about that”
• What to say when you need to excuse yourself quickly but politely, using “I won’t keep you” or “Take care”