small talk Light informal conversation about ordinary subjects. hello A common greeting used when meeting or contacting someone. /həˈloʊ/ hi A friendly informal greeting used when meeting or contacting someone. /haɪ/ Nice to meet you A polite phrase used when meeting someone for the first time. How are you A common greeting that asks how someone is feeling or doing. I'm fine, thanks A polite brief response to a question about wellbeing. What's your name A direct question asking someone to identify themselves. Where are you from A question asking about someone's home place or background. What do you do A question asking about someone's work or usual activity. weather The condition of the air outside, including temperature, rain, and wind. /ˈweðər/ sunny Bright with direct light from the sun. /ˈsʌni/ rainy Having frequent or continuous rain. /ˈreɪni/ cold Having a noticeably low or uncomfortable temperature. /koʊld/ hot Having a noticeably high or uncomfortable temperature. /hɑːt/ weekend The period at the end of the working week. /ˈwiːkend/ hobby An activity done regularly for enjoyment outside work or study. /ˈhɑːbi/ family People related to one another, especially close relatives. /ˈfæməli/ work A job or activity involving effort and responsibility. /wɜːrk/ study To spend time learning about a subject or skill. /ˈstʌdi/ travel To go from one place to another, especially over some distance. /ˈtrævəl/ coffee A drink often shared during an informal break or conversation. /ˈkɔːfi/ music Organized sound created for listening or performance. /ˈmjuːzɪk/ film A story or other content shown as moving images. /fɪlm/ sport Physical activity or games played individually or in teams. /spɔːrt/ How was your weekend A friendly question about someone's recent weekend. Lovely weather, isn't it A light comment inviting agreement about pleasant weather. Have you been here before A question asking whether someone knows a place or event from an earlier visit. That's interesting A response showing attention to what another person has said. Really A short response showing surprise or inviting someone to continue. /ˈriːəli/ Me too A short phrase showing that the same statement applies to the speaker. See you later A friendly phrase used when parting temporarily. It was nice talking to you A polite phrase used to close a conversation. 