General English B1 · Lesson 2B
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
informal warm goodbye
shares personal info using present perfect
classic weather opener with a soft tag question
friendly comment on something visible
soft, low-commitment invitation
signal to change or close a topic
with an old friend
the subject / topic
become distant, stop being open
a conversation politely
informal 'how are you?'
polite way to end a chat ('I really must be going get going')
polite average answer
introduces a small extra topic
shows interest, invites more
we haven't seen each other for a long time
in touch / the conversation going
agreeing with a negative statement
warm reaction to bad news
without you pushing for them
a subject that won't offend or embarrass anyone
a short, light, polite conversation
agreeing with a positive statement
a conversation / a chat
warm reaction to good news