FORD stands for Family, Occupation, Recreation, and Dreams. These topics work in almost any conversation!
Practice thinking quickly in English! Click the button to get a random conversation topic and try to speak for 30 seconds.
Practice connecting ideas! Each sentence should connect to the previous one. Click to add your sentence to the story.
Story start: "Yesterday I was walking in the park when something unexpected happened..."
When you need a moment to think, use these phrases instead of staying silent:
Useful phrases:
• "That's a great question..."
• "Let me think about that for a second..."
• "Hmm, that's interesting..."
• "Well, I'd say..."
• "You know what, I think..."
Don't pretend to understand! These phrases help you ask for clarification naturally:
Person A: "The meeting was a real game-changer."
You: "When you say 'game-changer,' do you mean it was very important?"
Person A: "Exactly! It changed everything about our project."
Show you care about what others are saying:
Don't worry about being perfect. Native speakers make mistakes too. The goal is communication, not perfection. Start with one technique today and build from there. You've got this! 🌟