What you'll learn
Improve your work skills by learning the art of conversation with our communication & psychology courses in Sydney!
Making small talk isn‘t as easy as it sounds; it isn't as challenging as it sounds either. Conversing with strangers can be awkward, stilted, even painful, but there is an art to it, and it can be mastered!
There's nothing small about small talk. You may think that making small talk is just a way to pass the time or avoid awkwardness but many great friendships and relationships have started with small talk!
Small talk makes big conversations! Join us to discover things that great conversationalists know!
Learning outcomes
By the end of this mastering small talk course, you will have enhanced your career prospects by:
- Use small talk in everyday situations
- Approach others with topics and points for discussion and small talk
- Make a good first impression
- Keep building the conversation
Course content
What will be covered in this mastering small talk course?
In this practical course you will learn:
- Why the ability to make small talk is so important
- How to approach others – initiating conversation with strangers
- How to make yourself approachable
- How to prepare topics points
- How to make and keep the person comfortable
- How to Observe – Listen – Compliment – Question
- How to find common ground
- Why it’s important and how to follow up with questions or statements
- How to keep building the conversation
- How to make the best exit
Intended audience
This course is designed for students looking to upskill and enhance their conversational abilities.Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
Materials provided
- Each student will receive digital handouts (PDF) with theory and advice.
What to bring to class
- Notepad and pen or tablet to take notes
- A list of challenging situations when you will use your new skills
Course testimonials
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Carolyn said: This was an excellent course and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The tutor John was great, his relaxed and encouraging manner immediately made me feel comfortable. I learnt a lot and now feel more confident. Many thanks.
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Jacqui said: Conversation and social skills are something I've had to actively learn and work on. This course was interesting, and provided some techniques that I can use to build on my existing basic skills, and perhaps also increase my confidence in having conversations with strangers.
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Daniella said: Really great course, great teacher. Had many ideas to start conversations and to continue conversations. The teacher even emailed us extra notes promptly after class so we can ponder over what we were learning, and put it into practice. Thanks very much
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Sarah said: Getting set up in specific situations so it didn't feel awkward
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Jeff said: John is a great teacher. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, approachable. I found the course to be really helpful in giving me real practical skills and techniques. I'm grateful to John for having taught it so well and for everything he provided throughout.
Course tutors
John Knowles
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