072 - How to Keep a Conversation Going (Even When You Run Out of Things to Say)

Ever been in a conversation that just… dies? You don’t know what to say next, and suddenly, silence. It feels awkward, and you start overthinking. ▸ Maybe you're worried about your English. ▸ Maybe you're scared of making mistakes. ▸ Maybe you just have no idea how to keep the conversation going. The truth is, this is a skill…one you can practice and improve. Today, I’ll give you three strategies to stop conversations from dying out and keep them flowing naturally. In this episode, we’ll explore: ✔️ Why Conversations die out and how you can stop it from happening ✔️ How to keep conversations going by asking better questions ✔️ Small talk strategies that help you connect with new people 🔥 Come and join us in the BritSpeak Hub Community: https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-mates 🎧 Listen to More BritSpeakPod Episodes: 👉 Check out past episodes here: https://www.britspeak.co/podcasts/britspeakpod 🙌 Thanks for checking out BritSpeakPod! If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favorite podcast platform! Who Am I? I’m Dan, a British English language coach from Sheffield, UK. I help non-native English speakers who have moved (or are planning to move) to the UK improve their communication skills so they can: ✅ Build a better life in the UK ✅ Advance their careers ✅ Feel more confident in everyday conversations Learn from Me for Free: ✅ Instagram reels and stories → https://www.instagram.com/britspeak ✅ Weekly BritSpeakPod episodes → https://www.britspeak.co/podcasts/britspeakpod ✅ Full-length videos on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak Want to Take It Further? 💡 BritSpeak Success – My 1:1 coaching program to help you gain confidence and improve your English in the UK. 💡 BritSpeak Mates – My living course and community membership for structured speaking practice. 👉 Work with me here: https://www.britspeak.co/