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ConversationTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1463, Segment 4

Nov 5, 2020 • 41m

Guest: David Crystal, Writer, Editor, Professor Emeritus of Linguistics, University of Bangor, Author of “Let’s Talk: How English Conversation Works” Sometimes a conversation is so easy and engaging, you wish it didn’t have to end. Sometimes it’s so awkward or difficult that you’re desperately looking for an out after just a few minutes. What’s the difference between good conversation and bad? Also, are you good at conversation or not?

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