Conversation is the most commonly occurring type of oral discourse. It is profoundly important in many areas of our lives – romantic relationships, work, business, and casual interactions with ...

With each turn of the news cycle, you may wonder how anyone in their right mind, seeing what they’re seeing, could still hold differing political views from your own. I wrestle with some of these ...

Nothing is more magnetic than a person who can have a good conversation without hijacking it. Here are four steps you can take to become that person. Natural magnetism isn’t about being the loudest ...

I don’t love talking with strangers. I’m an introvert at heart, and making an effort to engage in social interaction often drains my energy. But still, I do it. Not because I feel like I have to, but ...

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My best conversations are with my friend Rich. He doesn’t have extraordinary speaking talents or the ability to tell side-splitting jokes. It’s just that after talking with Rich, I somehow feel ...

I grew up on a remote cattle ranch in Wyoming and learned early that a well-trained horse understood from a gentle tug on the bit where and when to cut a cow from the herd. The magic was in the ...

Conversations have never been more important for your emotional and spiritual well-being than now. Think about communication — specifically, conversation — and what lessons you can draw upon to ...

Ever been talking about something important to you with someone you care about and found the discussion frustrating instead of fruitful? Negative energy can then cast a shadow over your efforts to ...

In an ever-more transactional world where many have a hard time talking and listening to each other, developing stronger conversational skills can boost both workplace collaboration, relationships ...

Tuesdays, 5-6:20 p.m., starting February 3, 2026 Students will learn about and practice a set of strategies for effective conversation in English. These strategies include how to ask for clarification ...