Academic IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Engaging in Verbal Communication

to have a casual and light conversation without sharing a lot of information

to talk a lot about unimportant things and in a way that may seem foolish

to discuss the terms of an agreement with an opposing side, usually an enemy

to aimlessly talk a lot

to make random, meaningless sounds

to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

to talk at length in a tedious or annoying way

to have a casual conversation, often involving gossip

to talk excessively or thoughtlessly

to reveal someone's wrongdoing or misbehavior to others

to talk excessively or continuously, often in a way that is annoying to others

to talk persistently, often in a tedious or annoying manner

to speak loudly, expressing strong opinions or complaints

to chat casually for an extended period, often in a lively manner

to speak formally and at length, especially in a public setting

to speak or express opinions in a lengthy, fervent, or pompous manner

to speak hesitantly or with uncertainty

to shout loudly and emotionally, often expressing distress, anger, or frustration

to talk rapidly and incoherently, making it hard for others to understand what is being said

to express contempt or derision by mocking, ridiculing, and laughing at someone or something

to engage in light, playful, and teasing conversation or exchange of remarks