The art of business small talk (B2)

Another worksheet about business etiquette, this time focused solely on the language of business small talk, including appropriate/inappropriate topics, useful expressions and common conversational mistakes.

Category: Business English, business etiquette, small talk, networking

CEFR: B2

Student profile: young adults, adults, business professionals

Lesson aims:

• to introduce the concept of business small talk and its importance in professional settings
• to explore what makes small talk appropriate or inappropriate in different cultural and workplace contexts
• to expand learners’ vocabulary through a focused set of phrasal verbs used in casual business conversations
• to develop skills in identifying common small talk mistakes in scripted dialogues and workplace scenarios
• to build fluency and confidence through role play activities simulating real business small talk situations