10 Fantastic Conversation Starters in English [Start a Conversation with Anyone]

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The key to a fantastic conversation in English is to ask meaningful, interesting questions. If you’ve wanted to start a conversation with a neighbor or coworker but felt unsure about what questions to ask, today you’ll get 10 conversation starters you can use with anyone.
This lesson is an update of a lesson I did in 2016. Today I’ve added 2 new bonus questions plus I’ve shared my complete list of 10 great conversation starters.
I know that thinking of questions and remember the word order or grammar structure is stressful, especially in the middle of a conversation when you have to think fast.
Use this lesson to learn fantastic conversation questions to ask and then choose 2-3 that you want to remember. Practice asking them again and again. This will help you remember them in your next English conversation.
As always, my goal is to help you express yourself effortlessly in English and with confidence.
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Hi, I’m Annemarie - an English teacher whose expertise is in spoken communication, confidence-building, and fluency. Everything I do at Speak Confident English is designed to help you get the confidence you want for your life and work in English. On my KZfaq channel, I share weekly lessons with strategies, skills, and resources to help you:
● Have English conversations that are fun
● Communicate clearly without getting stuck
● Interview and get the job you want
● Share your opinions in a business meeting
● Make friends easily and start a conversation with anyone in English
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● Feel comfortable and confidence with your voice in English
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@l_t_truth_seeker 3 жыл бұрын

I think you were born to be a teacher.Thank you and blessings.

@paulooliveira-io3xc 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Annemarie. I have been learning quite a lot with your videos! Thank you, also, for describing how to use conversation starters in a self-assured manner.

@ManishSharma-sk2zh 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Annamarie, Amazing lesson about how to start conversation in English language. I admire your suggestions and learned new things. Thanks and regards.

@ndres839 3 жыл бұрын

I love hearing you, the way you speak is fluid and clear

@lorenabernal4927 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@JK-wk9gz 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree with you more!

@lucianodomingues2290 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video teacher! Thank you so much.

@monsmash9879 3 жыл бұрын

I really really appreciate what you have done to help my interaction with others way BETTER!

@sosammaphilip2562 2 жыл бұрын

Hai Ann Marie, Love to listen to your professional mini lessons . Reminds and Gives me an opportunity to brush up on my forgotten detail oriented skills . Moreover, your parlance too . Thanks for the tips . 😊

@amvsodd 3 жыл бұрын

I'm Brazilian and your Videos are Helping me a lot, I'm a beginner yet, but, I ll improve my English, much obliged for this content.

@hsuyuhlyan7268 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks teacher for such a great video.

@ebrahimamin8275 3 жыл бұрын

I learned and enjoyed your today lesson as always. Thank you very much.

@imeldapamplona3479 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Annemarie, I love the way you talk, the clarity of your voice, and simple words you use in your sentences. I hope it is not too late for me to learn. thank you and my best regards.

@sanemerdag5898 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Very beneficial video

@franciscoviana8068 3 жыл бұрын

You can't please everyone! Great class dear teacher and thanks a lot for helping.

@anv.4614 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Annamarie, It is so great, so wonderful and so helpful. I wish I could learn a lot from you. Thanks

@Bertinamaestratriqui 3 жыл бұрын

When I was in USA 🇺🇸 this first bonus was so weird for me, I didn’t know that it was a conversation starter :( sad by then but I learn that it’s a way to show sympathy with others and to get along. Thanks for the clarification teacher!

@emanoelveiga512 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your channel! I've been learning a lot with u. Thanks for sharing this tips :)

@thilakasirispathiranage9981 2 жыл бұрын

Always interesting topic. Thanks. If I had more time in my life I would do things differently.

@amyodonnell7681 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you teach and am watching so many of your videos, finding them quite helpful! Most importantly, and no kidding, I adore your blouses, where do you shop?

@jbenedictovidal1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson. I had been learned several key aspects.

@umuttuncel5236 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this good lesson 🙏🙏

@wilnikchmarak9979 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic English pronunciation lessons thank you 👍👍👍

@mrsonricks235 3 жыл бұрын

Is fantastic to hear hoy. I love It.

@blueginger5017 3 жыл бұрын

Very happy to discover your channel. It is extremely helpful. Love it.

@mariadocarmopereira2886 2 жыл бұрын

Thank s

@tl5404 3 жыл бұрын

I literally was just thinking this week that I need conversation starters! Thank you!!!!

@tirainsiregar8977 3 жыл бұрын

Great i really like it

@cattieliu4577 3 жыл бұрын

Love your voice, which is so soft, and of course the contents are really helpful as well 😚

@riouxdavid 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Annamarie,thank you for that you share such as practical lesson. My most effective question today I learned was 'how did you get into'. This answer tells me about he/her strong points and i leverage them to achieve something in my life.

@ayethiriwin5287 3 жыл бұрын

Actually I have a problem how to start a conversation in English. Moreover I am so shy and nervous to start a conversation and to say in English. Now I 've known your suggestions ,so I believe I will not have this problem any longer. Thank you so much teacher. looking forward to your new useful lessons.

@lawrenceli4337 3 жыл бұрын

Great, love you

@Clasesdeingles. 11 ай бұрын

I love all of your videos and your accent, the way you teach as well. Your are a great communicator. Greetings English with Danny

@Speakconfidentenglish 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment.

@LTKX99 3 жыл бұрын

I really like this kind of personal question: "What do you wish you had more of in your life?". I am going to ask this question to my friend who is going to retire from work soon. Thank you Annamarie for these fantastic questions to start a conversation! These questions will make my talks with others more fun!

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, that's a great opportunity to ask this question! Certainly after retirement, there's time to pursue other goals. I hope you have a fun conversation with your friend.

@dawnkoplitz1825 3 жыл бұрын

That kind of question may make the person think of their regrets. I’d ask, “ What’s your plan for your time? “ or “What was your most rewarding experience?” Focus on the positives.

@AsimKhan-sv9iz 3 жыл бұрын

amazing, i really appreciate your efforts

@wilfredorosario5473 3 жыл бұрын

i love the way you teaches i inglesh.

@lynnhu7911 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year to you Annemarie. Stay safe and healthy. I am looking forward to watching your more videos in 2021. 新年快乐! Frohes neues Jahr.

@claudiozefanias9581 2 жыл бұрын

Hi teacher Annemarie! Honestly speaking I really appreciate the way you teach us. I've been watching your videos for a year. I've no words to express my gratitude. I'm in Moz.

@Speakconfidentenglish 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Claudio! Thank you for continuing to watch my videos! I appreciate it and am very glad to know you're enjoying my lessons.

@user-nu3qy5ce1x 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Annemarie, it's a great pleasure to listen your lessons in a new year) God bless you in your way! I wish you all the best 💕💕💕

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year to you, Anna, and thanks for the kind comment!

@santhoshsasi5771 3 жыл бұрын

I like your lecture

@georgecortezee6091 3 жыл бұрын

THANK. YOU. VERY. MUCH

@wadhakhalil937 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing🌷💖

@maryavila4598 3 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend this channel to learn or improve your English

@lucienexavier9947 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing!!! Thank you so much from Brazil! Blessings!!!

@Speakconfidentenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Luciene!

@Betscu. 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite is the number one: Tell me about yourself? Short and simple like: What's up?

@KabsatLa7am 3 жыл бұрын

A video on phrases we need for Zoom learning and meetings would be very helpful!

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@nanthakanpammy8182 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree❤

@mazedulhoque5215 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u !

@nancychu2040 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Annemarie for your teaching! Actually I love all of those questions you taught. My favourite question is “tell me more about...” for it’s a very open question, we can answer it in any way。The second Bonus’ question I have never heard about it.

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, Nancy. I'm glad you have some new questions to ask.

@sherifatolayinka9526 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for enriching our vocabulary with great conversation starters. And it would be great if you could do another video on how to answer those questions.

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@IdealDiamond 3 жыл бұрын

Very impressive

@rhodorabrouillette4062 3 жыл бұрын

I love listening to you and learning from you.

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rhodora! I appreciate that!

@rabihfadel9880 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite conversation starters are the #5 and the second bonus Q

@santiagocastillo812 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Annemarie. Good morning. It's already 5:34 am here in Mexico and it was fantastic to watch this video before go to bed. I gave you a big like as always. I will watch it one more time as soon as possible to practice more and more...Take care and be sage....by for now.

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Thank so much for watching, Santiago!

@gabyrich4623 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year Annemarie!!!!

@agah7876 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos! Thanks for sharing them! Sorry, a bit off topic but your shirt is fabulous! Where did you buy it?

@fatimavillanueva9302 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this lesson! Very helpful! The best expresion for me was: How did you get into....!

@francescobottiglieri4530 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Annemarie, tks for such great tips. I think I'm gonna use "Where are you from originally?" with many colleagues of mine as I know they come from different cities and countries as well. Plus, I will try to use "How did you get into..." to start conversations with a few friends focusing on their hobbies. Cheers, Francesco

@micahreyes7499 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this lesson. I really love all your channel

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@tulipnguyen3010 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your lesson, i have just join your website today and immediately like your teaching method.

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing, Tulip Nguyen! I appreciate it and am very glad to know you're enjoying my lessons.

@yeganehshafie6967 3 жыл бұрын

Hi...dear teacher happy new year, your classes are very beneficial for me. Im doing all my best to talk just like you. Be happy and healthy. Ghazal from Iran.

@salihaghajan3138 3 жыл бұрын

Hi jeganeh.I,am from Iraq and so interested to speak english confidently like you ,also i am speaking other languages like Kurdish ,arabic farsi and germany.If you are ready to practicing text me

@ivanilsonjesus3765 2 жыл бұрын

Hi,Teach I'm Have do you are a Very good weekend For you I'm like sse your lesson of English

@stellaguo9225 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Annemarie, thank you for this fantastic lesson. I really love it. I’m curious about your bonus question “what do you wish you had more of in your life. “ That’s a conditional sentence, right? My answer to this question would be I wish I had more time to spend with my children when they were little. I worked too much when they needed me the most. That’s something I’ve regretted and I wish I could have done it differently.

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stella, thanks for the question. Actually, this question is focused on the present and/or future, not the past. So you would answer with a focus on what you wish you had more of now or what you would like to have more of. However, I could change the question a little bit to make it past focused using the past perfect. In that case, the question would be: What do you wish you had had more of in your life when your children were young? If I asked the question in that way, then your answer would work.

@Luckysupholstery 3 жыл бұрын

Firstvial i am a happily married man. you are so beautiful . Secondival you are so educated. I love the way you teach us how to properly speak English. We as learners appreciate everything you do to educate us. God bless you.

@taispalurodrigues6177 3 жыл бұрын

Very good!

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@luislopez-zr3tt 3 жыл бұрын

I listen to you speak clear and nice pronunciation. Ten questions about starting a conversation are important, but I like to take one of one time from time to simulated dialogue. Is it possible? Thank you so much for your support.

@DadInTaiwan 2 жыл бұрын

I have a private ESL student who recently asked for some conversation starter questions. These are perfect! Thanks for making my job easier. By the way, I think your speaking pace is perfect for learners.

@Speakconfidentenglish 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful!

@timurkamilov3056 3 жыл бұрын

Hello teacher Annemarie ! I'm watching your videos from Kyrgyzstan. Good to see you again

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks for watching.

@user-pv5xv6om1y 2 жыл бұрын

How did you get into... - love it👌

@luizcarlosmoreira1719 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Anne, Happy new year!!

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year!!

@valentinabroner6560 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I like your channel

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@bhartigoel2784 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ma'am! I just love all the lessons on your channel. My favorite one from this list is "What's your story?" I am an Indian. I have a question? Ma'am please tell if it is annoying or not. In America, everyone asks me these questions even if I have never met them before: 1. Are you an Indian? I say yes. 2. Then they ask Are you a Vegetarian? I say yes. Then they ask, Then what do you eat? Invite me/us too on any festival of yours? I find this conversation very strange. Why would anyone be concerned about the food I cook and eat?

@gayanegevorgyan499 3 жыл бұрын

What's your family's favourite meal to eat? We'll have a chance to know more about the person who are we talking to. I think so🤔

@stumpup6178 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Would mine picking up short chapter of textbook and go through it Like discuss grammar vocabulary.... this way would be more helpful

@jelenarimkiene61 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic, I love this presentation! I ususally ask 8, but have never heard 5 and 10, thank you for them, 11 is great too:) Do you think:"how are you doing?" is old fashion or it hasn't been used by native speakers?

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jelena. I'm so glad you enjoyed this lesson. And we certainly use 'how are you doing!' It's usually the first thing we say after 'hi' or 'hello.' The questions in this lesson are perfect to get conversations going after you greet someone.

@luismiguelnunes5539 2 жыл бұрын

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@mariaam7030 3 жыл бұрын

What a difference between cultures! If somebody tells me, for example, 'Oh, what a beautiful thing! Where did you get it?!', it doesn't have to do with a compliment at all, a person is more interested where exactly I got that thing than how much it's great or suits me!🤷‍♀️ There we go in Russia!

@pedrodomingos5250 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really brow away with your presentation about those questions. Thanks Annamarie Here my favorite questions from the list: How did you get into ..? Tell me more about...? What are the highlight of your weeked?

@RavindraSingh-sm7jc 3 жыл бұрын

Professional conversation with the customer , guest make a video on that as well it will be helpful or you can share some phrase as well 🙂

@daniela79247 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Annemarie, I’m a new subscriber here and I hope I learn to speak English with you.. I’m 52 and I never had somebody to speak with, but now I need it for my job...but I’m to shy to speak.....😕and I still have Nobody to speak with...

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome and thank you for subscribing, Daniela! I have a free training to help with speaking practice, even if you don't have someone else to talk to. You can get it here: www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/

@daniela79247 3 жыл бұрын

@@Speakconfidentenglish 🙂I have just signed up for it, greetings from Vienna

@claudiamariadiazvelasquez289 2 жыл бұрын

I love this questions : What was the high light of your day? and How did you get into...? I think those are usefull and you can have a nice conversation. In my case the other questions or ways to star conversation I usually use is : What was the most interesting book o movie you´ve seen o read recently?

@irenecarrillodecaruso6835 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting anxiously for your video. Thanks for these useful conversation starters that will help me more than you can imagine Actually, I use tell me about you but I didn't know What was the highlight of your day?

@cafeysalud9343 2 жыл бұрын

What do you wish you had more of in your life?

@abraida 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back from your holidays and wish you a successful new year 2021. (So, tell me your story?) It's my favorite conversation starter. It gives the other person the feeling that you're a good listener, caring, and satisfies his inner need to speak out about his/her life naturally in an interesting/non-boring way.

@abraida 3 жыл бұрын

So Annmarie, how did you spend your holidays?

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Great example of a conversation starter, Abdelrahman, and very timely! And I totally agree with why you like the starter, "Tell me about yourself." I hope you've had a good start to the new year.

@mrsaenz8591 3 жыл бұрын

Thank AnneMarie,you beautiful as always .

@lindanorris3226 3 жыл бұрын

🌺💫💖

@ullahsultana2372 3 жыл бұрын

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@Pashya1 2 жыл бұрын

"What do you do?" Sounds great to Americans because we are so open. Its rude to ask every stranger. It sounds intrusive sometimes from a stranger 😊

@vijayashetkar8857 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Annemarie mam, Good to see you again 😊 Happy New Year and Have a great year ahead 🎉🎊 Thanks for this lesson, " 10 Fantastic Conversation Starters in English". **What are your plans for this weekend? **Are you working on anything interesting recently? **Where are you from originally? I would love to ask these type of questions.....

@mariaaugustasilva4967 3 жыл бұрын

1- Tell me about yourself 2- What are your plans for the weekend? Thank you for this interesting and useful class. Have a good day

@aakashsonkusare69 3 жыл бұрын

Ma’am please use timestamps, it will help us :)

@parisazamani1751 3 жыл бұрын

My most favourite questions are “ Tell me about yourself.” and “ How did you get into that?” Another example that I can think of is “What do you think about the Corona Vaccine?” 😜 Thanks Annemarie. Helpful as always. 👍

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@nonotolentino7934 3 жыл бұрын

When we compliment on something that we admire and ask, "where did you get it?", we really would like to know exactly where that person got it from because we might consider getting one for ourselves, too.

@ahndrayuh 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a channel like this for people who want to speak confident Spanish?

@usmanahmad2402 3 жыл бұрын

Any time i want to speak fluently english with any one but when i speak confidentiality i can't speak further can u suggest me some tips for improve my English fluently

@luisolmos1647 3 жыл бұрын

Annemarie, how did you get into You Tube as a English teacher? Thanks!

@rabindratamang5338 3 жыл бұрын

How i join your class plz .

@nancychu2040 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite question is “ what do you wish you have more of in your life? It will let the conversation more thoughtful . I believe it could help you and your friends know more about yourselves.

@nancychu2040 3 жыл бұрын

I love “Speak confident English .” Annemarie has been teaching extremely well. She explained very clearly. The lessons which were chosen are very useful . I love her teaching!

@kritijha1571 3 жыл бұрын

Hello mam I'm from India I wanna to speak English like you. So please can you help me to improve my English?

@tatakimiho 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite question is, what is your favorite food and what kind of music do you like to listen to?

@rabiemohammed6306 3 жыл бұрын

What is most interesting thing you have done recently?

@user-pc8sj4ml9s 3 жыл бұрын

I like "what's the most interesting thing you've done recently?" That's because I can do the interesting things after hearing my friends'.

@suininghuang5474 3 жыл бұрын

Most Chinese people see friends like to say ：do you eat a lunch? to start conversation

@bojannovkovic8818 Жыл бұрын

I have to caution everyone asking question 8. 'Where are you from originally' especially if you ask someone who looks a certain way. For example, someone might have specific characteristics or look from other parts of the world (Asia, Latin America, etc.). When you ask, 'Where are you from originally' you are implying that the person was not born in the US, but you are making an assumption based on their race, ethnicity, accent, etc. We as a society have become very sensitive around this, so you have to read the situation very well to ask this question in a way that will not appear inappropriate.

@farah.persianlyric5855 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an English student ,but I have never been spoken with anyone in English 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

@yasminhol2308 3 жыл бұрын

I can recommend Hello Talk. I also had problems at the beginning to talk in English with someone. But now it makes a lot of fun!

@Speakconfidentenglish 3 жыл бұрын

There are many effective ways to practice speaking. I share one great option in my free training called "How to Say What You Want in English." You can get it here: www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/