Small Talk Made Easy
Practice friendly questions and replies about daily life, hobbies, and plans.
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1. Vælg det rigtige svar.
You meet a neighbor in the morning.
Hi! How are you today?
- I'm fine, thanks. How about you?
- I'm twenty-five.
- I'm from Ohio.
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- I'm fine, thanks. How about you?
“How about you?” asks the same question back and keeps the conversation going.
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2. Udfyld det tomme felt.
Mia and Leo are meeting for the first time.
Mia: Hi, I'm Mia.
Leo: I'm Leo. Nice to ___ you.- met
- meet
- meeting
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Mia: Hi, I'm Mia.
Leo: I'm Leo. Nice to meet you.“Nice to meet you” is a friendly greeting when you meet someone for the first time.
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3. Vælg det rigtige svar.
A new neighbor asks about your home.
Where do you live?
- I work at the hospital.
- I moved here last summer.
- I live near the park.
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- I live near the park.
You can describe where you live using a nearby place. You do not need to give your full address.
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4. Vælg det rigtige svar.
Your friend asks about the weekend that just ended.
How was your weekend?
- It was great. I visited my cousin.
- I'm going to visit my cousin next weekend.
- I'd like to visit my cousin sometime.
The question is about the past.
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- It was great. I visited my cousin.
A short answer plus one detail gives your friend something more to ask about.
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5. Vælg det rigtige svar.
Someone you just met asks about your job.
What do you do?
- I'm making dinner.
- I'm a nurse.
- I'm doing well, thanks.
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- I'm a nurse.
“What do you do?” often asks about your job. “What are you doing?” asks about your activity now.
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6. Udfyld det tomme felt.
You start a chat about the weather.
It's cold today, ___ it?
- doesn't
- hasn't
- isn't
Look at the verb in “It's cold.”
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It's cold today, isn't it?
“Isn't it?” invites the other person to agree. Weather is a common way to start a short chat.
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7. Sæt ordene i den rigtige rækkefølge.
You ask a coworker about free time after work.
- do you
- What
- after work?
- like to do
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What do you like to do after work?
This question lets someone talk about hobbies, exercise, or relaxing at home.
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8. Vælg det rigtige svar.
A coworker asks about your trip to work.
How do you get to work?
- At eight in the morning.
- I take the bus.
- About twenty minutes.
The question asks how you travel, not when or how long.
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- I take the bus.
“Get to work” means travel to your workplace. You can answer with “I walk,” “I drive,” or “I take the bus.”
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9. Udfyld det tomme felt.
You ask a neighbor about local restaurants.
I'm new here. Do you know ___ good places to eat around here?
- any
- every
- much
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I'm new here. Do you know any good places to eat around here?
“Around here” means nearby. Asking about local places can help you get useful advice and start a conversation.
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10. Vælg det rigtige svar.
You want to learn more about your friend's new activity.
I started taking cooking classes last week.
- Why did you stop taking cooking classes?
- Why don't you try a cooking class?
- What do you like to cook?
Your friend is already taking classes.
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- What do you like to cook?
A question about the same topic shows interest and gives your friend a chance to say more.
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11. Lyt og skriv svaret.
A friend talks about time with family.
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- My sister and I often go for walks together.
“Go for walks” means walking for fun or exercise, not just to get somewhere.
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12. Udfyld det tomme felt.
You are happy to accept a coworker's invitation.
Coworker: Would you like to join us for coffee?
You: I'd ___ to. What time?- loving
- love
- loved
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Coworker: Would you like to join us for coffee?
You: I'd love to. What time?“I'd love to” is a warm way to accept an invitation. You do not need to repeat the activity.
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13. Vælg det rigtige svar.
You did not hear your neighbor's last words. You want to hear them again.
I live in a small town just outside the city.
- Could you say that more quietly, please?
- Could you tell me something else, please?
- Could you say that again, please?
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- Could you say that again, please?
“Could you…?” makes a request polite. It is fine to ask someone to repeat words you missed.
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14. Sæt ordene i den rigtige rækkefølge.
You are leaving after a friendly chat.
- to you.
- talking
- It
- was nice
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It was nice talking to you.
This is a friendly way to end a conversation, even if you only talked for a few minutes.
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15. Vælg det rigtige svar.
You already have plans on Friday, but you want to meet another day.
Would you like to have lunch on Friday?
- I can't on Friday. How about Saturday?
- Friday is perfect. See you then!
- No, thanks. I don't want to meet.
Your reply needs to suggest a different day.
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- I can't on Friday. How about Saturday?
Suggesting another day shows that you want to meet, even when the first plan does not work.