Speaking Basics

Practice speaking English confidently with our collection of simple dialogues in the Speaking Section for beginners.

Introductions: Greetings and Exchanging Names

Dialogue 1:

A: Hello!
B: Hi there!
A: What’s your name?
B: My name is John. What’s yours?
A: I’m Sarah. Nice to meet you, John!
B: Nice to meet you too, Sarah!

Dialogue 2:

A: Good morning!
B: Good morning!
A: I’m Alex. What about you?
B: I’m Maria.
A: Nice to meet you, Maria.
B: Nice to meet you too, Alex!

Dialogue 3:

A: Hi!
B: Hello!
A: What’s your name?
B: My name is Emily. What’s yours?
A: I’m Michael. Nice to meet you, Emily!
B: Nice to meet you too, Michael!

These dialogues provide simple examples of greeting, introducing oneself, asking for the other person’s name, and expressing niceties in response.

Ordering Food at a Restaurant or Cafe

Dialogue 1:

Customer: Excuse me!
Waiter: Yes, how can I help you?
Customer: I’d like a cheeseburger, please.
Waiter: Sure, anything else?
Customer: No, that’s all. Thank you.
Waiter: You’re welcome. Your cheeseburger will be ready shortly.

Dialogue 2:

Customer: Hello!
Cashier: Hi there! What can I get for you?
Customer: Can I have a slice of pepperoni pizza, please?
Cashier: Of course! Anything to drink with that?
Customer: Yes, I’ll have a cola, please.
Cashier: Alright, one pepperoni slice and a cola coming right up!

Dialogue 3:

Customer: Hi!
Barista: Hello! What can I make for you today?
Customer: I’d like a latte, please.
Barista: Sure thing. Would you like it hot or iced?
Customer: Hot, please.
Barista: Got it. One hot latte coming up!

These dialogues provide examples of basic interactions between customers and staff when ordering food or drinks at a restaurant or café. They cover ordering items, asking for additional items, and confirming the order.

Daily Routines

Dialogue 1:

Person 1: Hi!
Person 2: Hello! How was your day?
Person 1: It was good, thanks. I woke up at 7 o’clock, had breakfast, and then went to school.
Person 2: Sounds like a busy morning. What did you do after school?
Person 1: I did my homework and then watched TV before dinner.
Person 2: Nice. What time do you usually go to bed?
Person 1: Around 10 o’clock. I like to get plenty of rest for the next day.

Dialogue 2:

Person 1: Hey there!
Person 2: Hi! What did you do today?
Person 1: Well, I woke up early, went for a run, and then took a shower.
Person 2: That sounds like a healthy start to the day. What happened next?
Person 1: I had breakfast and then went to work. I spent the whole day there.
Person 2: Busy day! What do you usually do after work?
Person 1: I like to relax, maybe read a book or watch a movie.

Dialogue 3:

Person 1: Hello!
Person 2: Hi! How was your day today?
Person 1: It was okay. I got up at 6:30, had a quick breakfast, and then caught the bus to work.
Person 2: Early start! What did you do at work?
Person 1: I had meetings and worked on some projects until lunchtime.
Person 2: What about after lunch?
Person 1: I finished up some tasks, then went home and cooked dinner.
Person 2: Sounds like a productive day!

These dialogues offer simple examples of discussing daily routines, including waking up, meals, work or school, and leisure activities.

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