COMMUNICATION COLLOCATIONS

It was difficult to keep the conversation/chat going because the connection kept breaking up.

The school coordinator gave a really good presentation/statement the other day.

The major of the city made an important statement/discussion during the press conference.

He delivered an interesting debate/speech at the conference.

Most people hate making small talk/gossip at parties.

We had to make polite talk/conversation with the director of the company.

The discussion/speech was led by the CEO.

His controversial ideas have stimulated a lot of debate/talk

How to improve the system is a matter for debate/conversation.

They were deep in gossip/conversation and didn’t notice the restaurant had closed.