Do you want to start a conversation in English?
Today, Lindsay introduces and talks about conversations with Michelle Kaplan, the new All Ears English co-host!
 
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Michelle was born in Washington DC but now lives in New York City.  She’s musical, likes basketball, and has some unusual tastes in food.  Most importantly, she’s the new All Ears English co-host.
In her premier episode, Michelle talks with Lindsay and offers some simple conversation starters in English.
 

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In conversing with someone new, it’s good to look for things you have in common.  But first you need some basic information.  Here are some great starter questions that might lead to larger discussions:


Where are you from (originally)? Is your family still there? Do you visit them often?
What are you into? What do you do for fun? (this is like asking, What are your hobbies?, but more natural)
Did you go to college? Where?
Do you watch any sports?


 
Do you have any other conversation starters?
Share your thoughts in the comments section below!