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Small talk with a client in English (beginner)
Beginner English for small talk with a client. Key line: “Hi, Emma. *How's* your *day* going?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, Emma. How's your day going?
Them
Pretty good. My coffee is still too hot.
Lin
Good! So the coffee wins today?
Them
Maybe. My tongue still hurts.
Lin
Oh no. I talk fast too.
Them
Then tea is safer for me.
Lin
I'll speak slowly. Your tea is safe.
Them
Deal. My tongue thanks you.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
check-in
✓ How's your day going?Natural check-in
Easy opening with a client
good
✓ Pretty good.Going well
More natural than good
slowly
✓ I'll speak slowly.I'll speak slower
Helps them relax
agree
✓ Deal.Easy agreement
Casual agreement
Quick answers
check-in: what to say in English
Say “How's your day going?” — natural check-in. Easy opening with a client.
good: what to say in English
Say “Pretty good.” — going well. More natural than good.
slowly: what to say in English
Say “I'll speak slowly.” — i'll speak slower. Helps them relax.
agree: what to say in English
Say “Deal.” — easy agreement. Casual agreement.