How to Ask Better Follow-Up Questions | English That Native Speakers Actually Use

5 Minute English Talk · Jul 12, 2026 · 4m

Have you ever had a conversation that ended like this?

👤 "I went to the beach last weekend."

👤 "Nice."

...and then silence.

One of the biggest differences between English learners and native speakers is that native speakers know how to keep conversations going by asking follow-up questions.

In Episode 3 of English That Native Speakers Actually Use, you'll learn one of the most valuable conversation skills in English: how to ask better questions that keep people talking.

You'll discover how simple questions can turn short conversations into meaningful ones and help you build stronger…