Conversation and Speaking | All Ears English Podcast Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:22:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Gabby from Boston and have fun while you improve your English listening skills! All Ears English is an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced learners around the world. Teachers Lindsay McMahon and Gabby Wallace will show you how to use everyday vocabulary and natural idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk in American English. We will also give you special tips on American culture, customs, etiquette, and how to speak with Americans as well as conversation and commentary on study tips, life in America and Boston, how to apply to university in the US, dating, travel, food and more. This podcast is for adult students who are professionals and university students as well as ESL teachers. Join Gabby and Lindsay and the All Ears English community to learn to speak American English like a native! Lindsay McMahon and Gabby Wallace, Advanced Conversation English Teachers for Professionals and University Students false Lindsay McMahon and Gabby Wallace, Advanced Conversation English Teachers for Professionals and University Students allearsenglish@gmail.com © All Ears English, 2014 © All Ears English, 2014 podcast Learn Advanced Conversational English with Professional American Teachers Lindsay and Gabby Conversation and Speaking | All Ears English Podcast http://allearsenglish.test/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/AEEArtwork.png https://www.allearsenglish.com/category/speaking-conversation/ Boston, MA, USA Boston, MA, USA AEE 2395: 3 Conversation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them with Matt Abrahams https://www.allearsenglish.com/avoid-conversation-mistakes-with-matt-abrahams/ https://www.allearsenglish.com/avoid-conversation-mistakes-with-matt-abrahams/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:35:10 +0000 https://www.allearsenglish.com/?p=75380 Do you worry about making conversation mistakes in English? Today you’ll learn 3 tips for avoiding the most common mistakes. Matt Abrahams, an expert in conversation skills, talks with Lindsay about this in today’s episode. He shares common mistakes made in conversations, how to avoid... Read More

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]]> https://www.allearsenglish.com/avoid-conversation-mistakes-with-matt-abrahams/feed/ 0 BE 344: 3 Tips For Joining an Unfamiliar Conversation at Work https://www.allearsenglish.com/unfamiliar-conversation-at-work/ https://www.allearsenglish.com/unfamiliar-conversation-at-work/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:35:19 +0000 https://www.allearsenglish.com/?p=74845 Have you ever had trouble joining a conversation at work because you weren’t familiar with the topic? There are strategies that can help you join in anyway! Listen in today and learn how to be part of a discussion on a topic you don’t know.... Read More

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]]> https://www.allearsenglish.com/unfamiliar-conversation-at-work/feed/ 0 Have you ever had trouble joining a conversation at work because you weren’t familiar with the topic? There are strategies that can help you join in anyway! Listen in today and learn how to be part of a discussion on a topic you don’t know.... Read More Have you ever had trouble joining a conversation at work because you weren’t familiar with the topic?



There are strategies that can help you join in anyway!



Listen in today and learn how to be part of a discussion on a topic you don’t know.







Unfamiliar topics



Lindsay asks Aubrey if she has ever been part of a conversation on a topic she wasn’t familiar with.



Aubrey responds that it often happens.



She’s interested in topics she hasn’t encountered or heard much about.



In these situations, she often asks a lot of questions.



This gives her a chance to learn about the topic from others that know more about it.



She would avoid asking rapid-fire questions.



Instead, she would plan on listening and learning.



The situation would also depend on the number of people in the conversation.







Today’s question



Today’s episode is inspired by a question sent by a listener to the All Ears English hosts.



Here is the question:




Most times I don’t know how to join a conversation because I don’t understand their topics. For example, when my native friends talk about business news or politics. What can I do to improve this? Thank you.



Marie Yang








A shared experience



It’s very common to experience being in a conversation and not knowing much about the topic.



This is inevitable if the discussion is in a language you’re learning or with people of different cultures.



Lindsay and Aubrey share with you a structure that can help you navigate through a conversation on a topic you’re unfamiliar with.



With each recommendation, they share a mini roleplay as an example of how you can apply it.







#1: Ask questions



There is no shame in being unfamiliar with the topic.



No one expects you to read every article in the news or be updated on every topic out there.



Asking questions can give encourage the person sharing about the topic.



It’s a good opportunity to connect and give affirmation.



Asking questions helps in building a good relationship and gives you a chance to learn something new.



Mini roleplay:




Lindsay: Mark Cuban was saying if he could go back in time he’d go into AI.Aubrey: Oh, really? I didn’t see that. Did he say why?Lindsay: He was talking about how easy it is to do as a side hustle and doesn’t require a degree.Aubrey: Was this on a podcast?Lindsay: It was a news article.Aubrey: I imagine it’s pretty lucrative working in AI – do you know?








#2: Guide conversation to familiar territory



Most conversations rarely stick to one subject the entire time.



You can touch on other relevant topics or move to an entirely different topic.



You can definitely bring up something you’re familiar with once the topic has been discussed thoroughly.



Once you’ve asked questions and given everyone a chance to share thoughts, your next step is to find a good time to pivot.

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]]> https://www.allearsenglish.com/de-escalate-in-english/feed/ 0 Business English 282: That is to Say, This is Great Business English Vocabulary https://www.allearsenglish.com/great-business-english-vocabulary/ https://www.allearsenglish.com/great-business-english-vocabulary/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.allearsenglish.com/?p=73708 Have you ever been in a situation at work where you had to clarify what you said? This happens all the time at work! It’s vital that your message is understood, and if not you may need to clarify! Listen to today’s episode and learn... Read More

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