If you want to make new friends and build better relationships with native speakers, it all starts with small talk. Most people think this is boring or embarrassing, but you couldn’t be further from the truth! In this episode, I talk about: Why small talk can be incredibly powerful Ways that you can make small talk less stressful How Brits approach small talk and how you should too Download “8 small talk mistakes and how to avoid them” for FREE” https://www.britspeak.co/smalltalkmistakes Join the Small Talk Success Workshop: https://www.britspeak.co/small-talk-success Check out the full show notes here: https://www.britspeak.co/podcast/episode043 Get the transcripts and support the show: https://www.patreon.com/britspeakpod Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform! My name is Dan and I am a British English language coach from Sheffield in the UK. I help people who want to, or who already, live in the UK with their communication skills so that they can build a better life, a fulfilling career, and stronger relationships in their new environment. You can learn from me for free: Instagram reels and stories Weekly BritSpeakPod episodes My articles and blogs Download my free British slang guide I also offer paid services to help you build your communication skills: Join BritSpeak Success - My 1:1 coaching programme to help you succeed in the UK Try my Small Talk Success workshop and learn how to really communicate in the UK. Enrol in BritSpeak Booster - Boost your communication skills and confidence --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britspeakpod/message