one of the hardest steps in learing a foreign language is finding the confidence to start a conversation. this is especially difficult when the other person is a native speaker. here are some tips to help you break the ice.
1.opening lines
the first step is to break the ice. you can introduce yourself with: "hello, my name is..." or try a more relaxed approach like "Hi, I'm..." You can follow up your greeting with a simple question like "Where do you come form?" or a comment on the weather if you're outside, e.g. "It's really cold today isn't it?"