Learn How to Meet Someone New in English in a Confident and Easy Way

Are you looking for an authentic English conversation?
In Part-2 of today-s episode, Lindsay and Mo break down their unrehearsed, first time meeting from Part 1, and talk about what it means to you learning English!
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In Part 1 of this episode, Lindsay met Mo.--They hadn-t met before and didn-t know what was going to come up in their spontaneous conversation.-Now, in Part 2, the two of them discuss what worked, and what didn-t.
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Some of the discussion points in Part 2:

How can you feel confident in English conversations?

How can you be respectful about gender and other differences when meeting someone new?

How can you allow your-true curiosity about the other person come out even though your English isn-t perfect?

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What did you get out of this conversation?
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3 Strategies to Remember Someone's Name in English with Alan Headbloom

How can you remember other people-s names?
Today, learn three-tactics to remember names in English, and why it-s important to do so!
A name is a person-s most basic possession and part of their identity.-It-s the sweetest sound to their ears.-For this reason, Alan Headbloom believes it-s important to get a person-s name right, and to show an interest in it.-But it-s not always easy to do that, especially with names you are unfamiliar with.
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Here are Alan-s tips for remembering new names:

If a name is unfamiliar, ask them-to repeat it.-This helps you learn their name-and also shows a respectful commitment to learning it.-Simply say, -Your name is a little difficult for me, but I-d really like to get it right. Could you say it again?-

Ask for their business card.-This works best in a business context, though students may also have business cards.-Reading the name might make it easier to remember.

Make up a pneumonic, or memory aid.-Think of what the unfamiliar name sounds like in your native language and use that to help you remember.-This is a way to bridge your language and English.

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Alan suggests you also learn common names in the English-speaking world, and that you try asking others if their names have any special meanings or significances.
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How do you deal with learning new names?
Share your experiences in the comments section below!
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Alan Headbloom-is an intercultural trainer, a professional English teacher and a talk show host. He frequently appears as a speaker on topics such as cultural diversity and workplace inclusion. He lives in Michigan, USA where he and his wife produce the show Feel Like You Belong, a show about immigrants creating a new life in the United States.
Visit Alan-s Website: Feel Like You Belong and Alan Headbloom- Cross Cultural Communication
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3 Tips to Read Your Way to Advanced English

Do you use reading to advance your English?
Today, learn 3 ways to do it with italki teacher Arianne!
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How to Naturally Interrupt Someone in English

Do-you know how to-interrupt others in English?
Today,-learn how interruption is a part of American speaking culture, and how you can participate!
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Americans often interrupt each other.-It can-appear rude, and can cause frustration, but it happens.-Don-t take it personally.-Instead, learn how it works so-you can take part in this aspect of spoken American English culture.
There are many-phrases you can use-when being interrupted, or when interrupting others.-Some of them include:

Sorry or Oops: These might be said not only by the person doing the interrupting, but also by the person who is interrupted.

Go -head (ahead) and No, you go: These phrases-permit the other person to interrupt you.

No problem: This indicates that you are okay with the interruption that just occurred.

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Other common interruption phrases include:

What was that?

Uh huh.

Oh?

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Why It's Hard to Date in a Big American City and What to Do About It

Why is dating in a big American city so difficult?
Today,-returning guest-Jessica Coyle talks about some of the obstacles, and shares 3 tips to improve your odds of success!

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Is the IELTS for Me? Find Out Today!

What is the IELTS English exam?
Who takes it, and why?
Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss-all the basics of the IELTS exam!
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3 Ways to Become Fluent in English Even If You Never Leave Your Home Country

How can you achieve English fluency where you live?
Today, find out why you don-t have to live in an English-speaking country to become fluent in English!

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How to Use "By" and "Until" in English

Do you know the difference between -by- and -until-?
Today, learn how they-re not the same, and how to use them like a native speaker!
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How to NOT Talk in Circles in English

Are you getting to the point in English?
Today,-learn 3 reasons you might be-talking in circles when it comes to business English, and how you can get your point across more precisely!
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