English Conversation Topics Archives

Parking Problems in English Conversation

14 February, 2023 by Alisa

Parking Problems in English Conversation Dialogue 1 You can’t park here! You’ll get a ticket! Parking in this business area is a nightmare! Let’s look for a parking lot. We have to. There’s one right over there, and… ten dollars an hour. Sheer robbery! Well, do stop whining! Let’s go and get the parking ticket. … Read more

Changing an Appointment English Conversation

24 October, 202224 October, 2022 by Alisa

Changing an Appointment English Conversation

Dialogue 1

I’m sorry to tell you that I have to cancel our appointment.

What happened?

I must meet someone at the airport this afternoon.

I’m sorry to hear that. Shall we meet tomorrow afternoon?

Let me see. Oh, I have another appointment that afternoon

Then, how about tomorrow morning?

Sorry, I will attend a meeting tomorrow morning.

It seems you won’t see me in this week, huh?

Oh, come on, you misunderstood me. I’m really busy this week. What do you say if I call you as soon as I’m free.

All right, you’d better call me soon.

Dialogue 2

Hello!

Hello! Is this Mr.Will?

Yes.

This is Smith. I wonder if our meeting could be put back a day or so.

Oh, let me see…

Putting the Call Through in English Conversation

21 August, 202229 July, 2022 by Alisa

Putting the Call Through in English Conversation Dialogue 1 Hello. Dodge Automobiles. How may I direct your call? Could I have extension 239, please? Well, please hold on. Okay, thank you. I’m sorry the number’s engaged. Would you care to wait, please? For how long? In a minute or two. Dialogue 2 Hello, I’d like … Read more

Introduce yourself in English conversation

4 June, 2022 by Alisa

Introduce Yourself in English Conversation Dialogue 1 Hey! Looks like we’re gonna be lab partners this semester. I’m Emma. Hi. I’m Trevor. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, too. You don’t look very familiar to me. Are you new to this school? I am. My family and I just moved here last month. … Read more

Welcoming Someone at the Airport in English Conversation

22 August, 202222 May, 2022 by Alisa

Welcoming Someone at the Airport in English Conversation

Dialogue 1

When will you be arriving in Los Angeles, Mr.Jones?

Tuesday at 3:00 pm.

What flight?

United 603.

All right, Mr. Jones. I’ll meet your plane.

Would you? I’d appreciate that.

My pleasure.

Dialogue 2

Hi Matt! Nice seeing you again here in Shanghai.

Hi, Lucy! Thank you for meeting at the airport.

How was your flight?

Anyhow, it’s a long way to Shanghai, isn’t it?

English conversation at shopping mall

23 October, 202220 May, 2022 by Alisa

English conversation at shopping mall Dialogue 1 May I see some hats, please? What size do you take? I’m sorry. I don’t know. Let me measure you… Your size is 6. What color would you like? Brown, please. Here are some nice brown hats. Try this hat on. It’s a very good one. Yes, I … Read more

Making Business Appointment in English Conversation

27 August, 202220 May, 2022 by Alisa

Making Business Appointment in English Conversation

Dialogue 1

Hello, Mr.Hammer’s office. This is Cindy.

Hello Cindy. This is Mr.Wang from ABC Company. I’d like to make an appointment with Mr.Hammer this week. What time is he available?

Well, he is keeping busy this week. What would you like to talk to him about?

About the technical cooperation.

Oh, I see. This is very important. Let me check his schedule and see if he can arrange some time.

Thank you.

When do you have free time?

Any day is fine for me.

Then shall we arrange the time on Thursday morning, for Mr.Hammer will be in the office for the whole morning?

That works for me! See you then.

Dialogue 2

Hi, Nick. Nice to hear from you.

Hi, Mark. I’m calling to ask you about the weather there.

Not good, I’m afraid.

That’s a pity because I’m planning to travel there next week. I’ve got a meeting with a customer in your area on Tuesday of next week.

Really? Well, you’ll come by to see us while you’re here, I hope.

English conversation at the office reception

27 August, 202217 May, 2022 by Alisa

English Conversation at the Office Reception

Dialogue 1

Good morning! How can I help you?

I have an appointment with Mr.Smith. I am coming to send him some paperwork.

May I have your name, please?

Bill Dove from ABB China.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Dove. Have a seat, I will let him know you are here.

Thank you.

Dialogue 2

Hi, I’m here to see Mr.Matthews.

Do you have an appointment?

No, I don’t.

Whom should I say is here?

Taking a Taxi English Conversation

29 August, 202221 February, 2022 by Alisa

Taking a Taxi English Conversation Dialogue 1 Hey, taxi! Good afternoon, madam. Get in, please. To the First Elementary School, please. OK. Bad luck! The bus is still not coming. The traffic here is really terrible. Do you want to pick up your kid from school? Yes, I am in a hurry. No problem. I’m … Read more

Inviting Someone to the Bar in English

29 August, 202215 February, 2022 by Alisa

Inviting Someone to the Bar in English Dialogue 1 We’re having a party in our bar tomorrow evening. Come to the party. You’ll enjoy it. I’m not sure if I’m free tomorrow. If I am free, I will go to join you. It will be really interesting. There should be food, drinks and music. Well, … Read more