Small talk is pleasant conversation about common interests.The ability to make "small talk" is highly valued.But making small talk is difficult not only for English learners，but also for many native speakers of English.Most English learners may have difficulty discussing topics they are unfamiliar with because of lack of suitable vocabulary.

Now that we understand the problem，the next step is to improve the situation.Here are some tips to improve small talk skills.

◆Do some research

Spend time on the Internet，books，magazines，TVs special about the type of people you will meet，and this can make your conversations more interesting.

◆Use the Internet for specific vocabulary

This is a bit like doing research about other people.If you have a business conference，or are meeting people who share a common interest，make use of the Internet to learn specific vocabulary.

◆Ask yourself about your culture

Take time to make a list of common things when making small talk in your own culture.And then

check to make sure that you have the English vocabulary to make small talk about those subjects.

◆Find common interests

Once you have a subject that interests both of you，keep to it! You can do this in many ways: discussing travel，discussing the school or friends，discussing the differences between your culture and the new culture.

◆Listen

Don't get so worried about being able to communicate that you don't listen.Listening carefully