English small talk at a networking event
About course
Networking is the art of short but meaningful conversations that open doors to collaboration, new opportunities, and valuable professional connections. To make these conversations sound natural and confident, it is important to master the skill of quality small talk.
In this course for intermediate learners (B1-B2), you will learn to feel more comfortable and confident in English-language conversation at professional events. Across five structured lessons, we break down key situations where tact, politeness, and the right phrasing matter — from making a good first impression to ending a conversation in a natural and friendly way.
What you will learn:
- how to make a good first impression;
- how to start and continue a conversation so it doesn’t end right after the first exchange;
- how to introduce yourself in a memorable and appropriate way;
- how to politely ask for clarification or additional information;
- how to end a conversation smoothly yet maintain the connection.
Each lesson includes practical tips, videos and audio materials to help you hear natural English in real-life situations – plus exercises designed to help you learn these skills easily and confidently.
With us, networking stops being stressful!
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Level:
Intermediate
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170 minutes
- 5 lessons
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40
tasks
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Teacher's language:
English
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Interactive exercises
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Audio
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Video
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Flashcards
Course program
5 LESSONS
- How To Make A Good First Impression
- How To Start And Maintain Conversations
- How To Introduce Yourself
- How To Ask For Clarification
- How To Politely Finish A Conversation
Tips
Essential guidance already filled with the functional vocabulary you need for networking.
Audio & Video
Authentic dialogues that give you real context.
Exercises
Practice tasks to help you remember and use the material.
Who is this course for
For confident B1 and B2 students who want to sound professional and natural.
For those who attend events, conferences, and workshops and want to speak freely.
Students and professionals who want to build confidence in communication.
For anyone who wants to stop feeling stressed when they meet new people and have to talk to them in English.
What will you get after the course
By the end of the course, you will be able to keep a small talk going, start interactions with confidence, respond naturally and appropriately to anything your partner says, and build professional connections in English without unnecessary stress.
Author of this course
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Level:
Intermediate
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170 minutes
- 5 lessons
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40
tasks
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Teacher's language:
English
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Interactive exercises
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Audio
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Video
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Flashcards
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- unlimited studying for the selected period
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