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?".
it a good idea to start with something easy and impersonal too help you build your confidence. the subject of weather is an easy one that everyone in the world is able to talk about!