Elena Gomez

Updated September 27, 2026

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12 ways to keep a conversation going

Simple moves that stop a chat from dying after “I’m fine, thanks.”

Conversations stall when both people wait for a perfect next sentence. You only need a few reliable moves.

Practise the follow-up, not the opener

A good follow-up question is worth more than a perfect first sentence.

Echo a keyword from what they said, then add “how” or “what”. “Busy week” becomes “What made it so busy?”

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Elena is a bilingual English and Spanish speech coach at Latingles. She writes practical guides for professionals who need clearer English at work.