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Todd vip

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2019.04.21 14:02

Some great advice for English learners..
Introductions......

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Many people here have trouble getting responses from English speakers on HelloTalk. This is because we often get many messages, so the best way to get a response is a good self-introduction. Also, before asking a bunch of questions, read the persons self-introduction on their profile page. Then you can ask questions about their self-introduction.
Often, the first message I receive from people is: (Please don’t start a conversation like this!)
>Please teach me English!
>Please help me!
Or....
>Where are you from?
>Do you have $&Chat?
>Are you a teacher?
All of this information is available in my introduction on my profile page.

In English, even though 'hello' is a basic greeting, but there are other ways to start a conversation with a stranger.
For example:

A: Hello.
B: Hey.
A: How are you?
B: I'm good, how about you?
A: I'm good too, please teach me English.
Awkward conversation!

The problem in this scenario is that “A” hasn't told “B” who they are or shown any interest in “B” as a person, so “B” doesn't feel comfortable.

A good greeting is to briefly explain who you are and show some interest in your proposed partner by talking about something related to them, such as their biography or their country.
For example:

A: Hello “B”, I'm “A”, nice to meet you. I saw you're from America and I really like your country! I'm learning English because I love American movies and I'd love to visit New York City next year.
B: Hey “A”, nice to meet you too. What's your favorite American movie? I love "Forrest Gump", have you seen it?
Natural comfortable conversation.....

In that example, even though “A” and “B” just met, they can have an easy conversation because “A” introduced themselves.
This is important when talking to someone for the first time in English, as it helps the other person to understand who you are and makes them feel more comfortable.
Give this a try and see what happens!
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Comments

  • Zola 2019.04.21 14:11

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    Thanks
  • 娟儿 2019.04.21 14:11

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    It's very nice to you for this advice😊thanks
  • clark 2019.04.21 14:12

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    Thanks Todd, you’ve been so thoughtful , always.
  • Jason 2019.04.21 14:19

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    Great.
  • Miracle 2019.04.21 14:24

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    Very usefully , thank you😄
  • 陈惠娜 2019.04.21 14:30

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    l got it.lt is very useful for those who are leaning English.Thank you.
  • Phoebe Shelia 2019.04.21 14:35

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    hi~🙆my name is saina I'm glad to see your suggestion Today is my first time into this, we hope a lot of attention!
  • Charlotte 2019.04.21 14:37

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    Very useful
  • melodycat 2019.04.21 14:47

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    That's why I don't bug you. 😆
  • moli 2019.04.21 15:19

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    Thank you
  • 文静 2019.04.21 15:49

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    我一般喜欢开门见山的提一些语言问题,不管对方是否会帮我解答,反正我先问了,多问几个人总有一个愿意顺便回答一下吧
  • May Go 2019.04.21 15:50

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    thank you for sharing
  • jackie 2019.04.21 15:58

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    Thanks~ very usefully👍
  • 優美 Yumi 2019.04.21 16:03

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    Thanks😊
  • star 2019.04.21 16:35

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    Very useful
  • CA 2019.04.21 20:14

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    Appreciate.....true ...this is very useful 🌟
  • tina 2019.04.23 18:47

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    This is a great tip. Thank you

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