Hola, English4All family! Every Friday our Conversation Club brings together learners from Colombia, Japan, Brazil, Italy… 🌍 to practise real-life English. This week’s page title is a double question:
| Part | Phrase | Meaning | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Do you have any rare talents? | “Rare” = unusual, uncommon, unique. “Talent” = a natural ability. | Think of something that surprises people 🤯 (e.g., solving a Rubik’s Cube in 30 seconds). |
| 2️⃣ | What is your best talent/skill? | “Skill” = an ability you have practised. | It can be everyday (making perfect arepas) or professional (coding a website). |
🧩 Talent vs Skill
- Talent is often inborn (you discovered you could sing on key at 5).
- Skill is learned (you took guitar lessons for two years).
📌 You can say: “My talent for drawing became a skill after I studied design.”
🔑 Useful Expressions
| Asking | Sharing | Reacting |
|---|---|---|
| “What unusual talent do you have?” | “I’m really good at whistling entire movie themes.” 🎶 | “Wow, that’s impressive!” |
| “How did you discover it?” | “I found out I could memorise phone numbers instantly.” 📞 | “No way! Teach me your trick.” |
| “Can you show us?” | “Sure—watch this!” | “You nailed it!” 👍 |
🗣️ Sample Q&A
A: Do you have any rare talents?
B: Actually, yes! I can identify any coffee bean just by smelling it. ☕👃
A: That’s amazing. What’s your best skill?
B: Public speaking. I practise every week in front of a mirror. 🪞
Follow-ups:
- How long have you had that talent?
- Did someone teach you, or are you self-taught?
- How does it help you in daily life?
📝 Mini Dialogue
Carlos: Hey Sara, what’s your best talent?
Sara: I can do beatboxing. Want a demo? 🎤
Carlos: Sure! How did you learn?
Sara: YouTube tutorials and lots of practice. What about you?
Carlos: I’m great at speed-chess. ♟️ Maybe we should start a talent show!
💬 Practice Challenge
- Write two sentences: one about a talent, one about a skill.
- Ask a friend: “Do you have any rare talents?”
- Reply using because/so to add detail.
- I’m good at juggling because my brother taught me.
- I learned Photoshop, so I can design posters quickly.
Bring your sentences to our 🗓️ Friday Conversation Club and share them with the world! 🌟 Let’s celebrate every unique ability—big or small.
See you Friday! ✌️
