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How to Have Interesting English Conversations (Even If You’re Shy!)

How to Have Interesting English Conversations (Even If You’re Shy!)

Update: 2025-06-19
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If you’ve ever wondered how to have interesting English conversations or how to sound more interesting in English, this episode is for you!

I’ll share English conversation tips for shy speakers and practical strategies on how to keep a conversation going in English, without feeling awkward.

You’ll also learn how to have better conversations in English, plus English speaking confidence tips to help you improve English conversation skills and feel at ease.

WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 The 'Did I sound boring?' Question

01:09 For Great Conversations: Be Interested, Not Interesting

02:41 Finding Common Ground in Conversation

03:40 The Secret to Asking Better Questions

05:19 How to Keep the Conversation Going

06:19 When the Conversation Slows Down, Do This

09:04 How to Show Interest

09:49 Speak Clearly, Without Overexplaining

11:28 How to End the Conversation Without Feeling Awkward
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How to Have Interesting English Conversations (Even If You’re Shy!)

How to Have Interesting English Conversations (Even If You’re Shy!)