Communication

have a natter

have a relaxed conversation

To have a relaxed and friendly conversation, usually about everyday things.

B2 now and then mostly spoken

expression

Hear it in real life

What did you do at your aunt's house?

We just had a natter and drank tea.

Play the conversation

I had a natter with my neighbour while we waited for the bus.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: We made a natter after dinner.

Say: We had a natter after dinner.

Use the verb “have,” not “make,” with “a natter.”

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

have a natter; have a natter with someone; have a natter over the phone

Your turn: say it out loud

I had a natter with my neighbour while we waited for the bus.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

have a natter

have a relaxed conversation

“I had a natter with my neighbour while we waited for the bus.”

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