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Category: Community & Interaction

Explore language for meeting people, joining conversations and taking part in community life. The articles below cover everyday communication and social situations.

English for Joining Sports Leagues and Hobby Groups

English for Joining Sports Leagues and Hobby Groups

Community & Interaction
How to Give Everyone a Turn in Group Conversations

How to Give Everyone a Turn in Group Conversations

Community & Interaction
Reading Social Cues in English Conversations

Reading Social Cues in English Conversations

Community & Interaction
How to Apologize and Repair a Small Social Mistake

How to Apologize and Repair a Small Social Mistake

Community & Interaction
How to Ask Someone to Repeat Themselves Without Embarrassment

How to Ask Someone to Repeat Themselves Without Embarrassment

Community & Interaction
English for Potlucks, Parties, and Casual Gatherings

English for Potlucks, Parties, and Casual Gatherings

Community & Interaction
Useful Phrases for Hosting Guests at Home

Useful Phrases for Hosting Guests at Home

Community & Interaction
How to Change the Subject Smoothly in Conversation

How to Change the Subject Smoothly in Conversation

Community & Interaction
English for Team Volunteer Projects and Community Cleanups

English for Team Volunteer Projects and Community Cleanups

Community & Interaction
How to Give a Friendly Compliment in English

How to Give a Friendly Compliment in English

Community & Interaction
Making Friends at Work Without Crossing Professional Lines

Making Friends at Work Without Crossing Professional Lines

Community & Interaction
English for Book Clubs and Discussion Circles

English for Book Clubs and Discussion Circles

Community & Interaction
Neighbor Talk: Requests, Noise Complaints, and Shared Spaces

Neighbor Talk: Requests, Noise Complaints, and Shared Spaces

Community & Interaction
Asking for Clarification in Fast Group Conversations

Asking for Clarification in Fast Group Conversations

Community & Interaction
Polite Ways to Disagree in a Community Discussion

Polite Ways to Disagree in a Community Discussion

Community & Interaction

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