ESL Advanced: Mastering American Small Talk: Advanced Strategies for Professional and Social Success *In-Person* *NEW*

Small talk is a sophisticated communication skill that opens doors in American culture, whether you're building professional networks or connecting with your community. This advanced course explores the cultural codes, conversational strategies, and social intelligence needed to navigate social gatherings, professional settings, and everyday interactions with confidence. Through interactive practice and cultural analysis, you'll develop skills in reading social cues, managing conversational flow, and building rapport across different contexts. Perfect for accomplished learners seeking to refine their cultural fluency and conversational ease in Boston and beyond.

Instructor: Claire Sehringer

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Claire Sehringer is a bilingual American who has lived, studied and worked in both the U.S. and Germany. She studied flute at a music conservatory and ran a marketing agency before turning to teaching. She learned German as a second language, which shapes her teaching: keep it practical, use it in real life, and have fun. She holds a BA in International Public Relations from the University of Connecticut and a Master of International Management from Schiller International University in Heidelberg, Germany, and is certified as a teacher of English as a foreign language.