Small Talk and Social Situations in English (level B1+) - contact teaching

Want to brush up your small talk skills in English? If your current skill level is B1+ (intermediate or above), this course is for you!

Time

12.11.–17.12.2026 on Thursdays at 17.00–18.30

The course is held as a contact teaching/classroom course (remote participation not possible).

Venue

Tampere, more detailed information will be sent to participants by email approximately a week before the 1st lesson.

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Teacher

Richard Vincent, CertTESOL, LTCLDipTESOL, MA(TESOL)

Target group

Do you know what to say with colleagues, or business partners before a meeting or during the coffee break? Do you know how to start a conversation, continue or end a conversation? If you want to brush up communicating in social events or in between formal presentations, then this is the course for you.

Skill level: B1+

More information about the skill level: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to engage in small talk with more confidence and using a range of phrases. You will have learnt a range of small talk phrases to use in your personal life, in business and at college.

Contents

We will cover a range of different situations. You will practise using small talk in everyday situations and when

• making new and old contacts
• networking
• moving on to business
• opening up
• working out who’s who and what’s what
• entertaining
• telling stories
• talking about sensitive topics
• having online meetings
• saying goodbye

The course is taught in English.

Modes of study

Active and regular attendance. There will be no end of course test.

The course comprises 12 lessons (à 45 minutes) as well as independent work.

Materials

Teacher's own materials.

Additional information

Questions about the course? Please contact our office, we are happy to help you!

The information published above is subject to change.