How to Keep a Conversation Going in English?

You have just completed your spoken English course and can now speak fluently and confidently. However, while the course has taught you to break the ice and initiate conversations easily, the difficulty lies in seamlessly transitioning from one topic to another, which seems daunting. The end of a conversation means the end of an opportunity, especially in the business world. This skill is particularly crucial in the business world, where the ability to keep a conversation going can make or break a deal that your company has been eyeing for years.

How do you continue the conversation in English?

Cafe Converse, Delhi’s top spoken English institute shares a few tips to continue with your conversation.

1. Open-ended Questions

Instead of questions that can be answered with a simple “yes” or “no,” ask questions that encourage the other person to share more details.

Open-ended questions serve as excellent transition tools. When you feel a topic is ending, pose a question that invites your conversation partner to share more. For example:

“What are your thoughts on…”

“How do you see this impacting…”

“Could you elaborate on…”

Instead of asking:

“Did you have a great day?” you may ask: “What did you do today?”

“Did you enjoy the conference today?” you may ask: “What were your key takeaways from the conference?”

Let’s take a look at the conversation between two co-workers

Person 1: “Hey, did you catch that meeting? The boss dropped some big news.”

Person 2: “Yeah, about the upcoming project. Exciting, right? But I wonder how it’ll impact…

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