How to Use Tag Questions in English to Start a Conversation and Get Your Facts Straight

The video tutorial discusses the challenge of starting conversations in English and introduces tag questions as a solution. Tag questions help confirm what you know about someone and are useful for building rapport and initiating smooth conversations. The tutorial provides examples of using tag questions when meeting new people, such as friends of friends, to create easy and engaging interactions.

What is a common concern for non-native English speakers when starting a conversation?

• Choosing the right vocabulary

• Understanding grammar rules

• Knowing how to initiate a conversation

• Pronouncing words correctly

What is the primary purpose of using tag questions in a conversation?

• To change the topic

• To confirm what you think you know

• To correct someone's mistake

• To end the conversation

How can tag questions help in building rapport?

• By avoiding personal topics

• By confirming shared knowledge

• By asking unrelated questions

• By showing disinterest

Which of the following is an example of a tag question?

• What is your name?

• How old are you?

• You are coming to the party, aren't you?

• Where do you live?

In what situation might you use a tag question according to the video?

• When confirming a friend's name

• When discussing the weather

• When meeting a stranger

• When asking for directions