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Unit B1 American English · Friendly & Natural

Dialogues with everyday idioms, grammar explanations, and interactive exercises.

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Dialogue A: Greeting and saying your name

AHi! I'm Sofía.
BHi, Sofía. I'm Marco.
ANice to meet you, Marco.
BNice to meet you too.
AWhat's your name again?
BMarco. M-A-R-C-O.

Dialogue B: Saying where you are from

AWhere are you from, Marco?
BI'm from Puebla, Mexico. And you?
AI'm from Mexico City.
BOh, nice! Is this your first party here?
AYes, it is.

Dialogue C: Age and occupation

ASo, what do you do, Marco?
BI'm a teacher. What about you?
AI'm a nurse.
BThat's great. Are you from around here?
AYes, I live near the park.

Dialogue D: Asking how someone is

AHow are you tonight?
BI'm good, thanks. A little tired.
ALong day?
BYeah, a really long day. And you?
AI'm great! I love parties.

Dialogue E: Talking about simple likes

ADo you like music?
BYes, I like music a lot. I don't like loud parties, though.
AMe too! I like quiet places.
BThis party is pretty quiet, actually.
AYeah, it's nice.

Dialogue F: Integrated conversation

AHi! I'm Sofía.
BHi, Sofía. I'm Marco. Nice to meet you.
ANice to meet you too. Where are you from?
BI'm from Puebla. And you?
AMexico City. So, what do you do?
BI'm a teacher. What about you?
AI'm a nurse. Do you like parties?
BYes, but I like quiet ones. This one is nice.
Culture and Idioms (Dialogues A-F):
"Nice to meet you too." — Standard response to "Nice to meet you."
"What's your name again?" — Used when you forgot someone's name. Very natural and polite.
"I'm from Puebla, Mexico." — Notice the comma separating city and country.
"What about you?" — A common way to return a question.
"A little tired." — A very common way to say you're slightly tired.
"Long day?" — A casual way to ask "Did you have a long day?"
"I love parties." — Using "love" for strong likes.
"I don't like loud parties, though."Note: "though" at the end adds a contrast. Pause briefly before "though".
"Me too!" — Agreement with a positive statement.
"This party is pretty quiet, actually." — "Actually" adds a slight correction or new information.
"Yeah, it's nice." — A casual, positive closing.
Exercise 1: True or False (Dialogues A-F) Comprehension

Read each statement carefully. Based on the dialogues A-F, select T (True) or F (False).

Exercise 1B: Personalize the Dialogue Speaking & Writing

Complete the conversation with your own information. Use the vocabulary below for ideas.

A: Hi! I'm .

B: Hi, . I'm .

A: Nice to meet you, .

B: Nice to meet you .

A: What's your name ?

B: . .

A: Where are you from, ?

B: I'm from . And you?

A: I'm from .

B: Oh, nice! Is this your first here?

A: Yes, it is.

B: So, what do you do, ?

A: I'm a . What about you?

B: I'm a .

B: That's great. Are you from around here?

A: Yes, I live .

A: How are you tonight?

B: I'm , thanks. A little tired.

A: Long day?

B: Yeah, a really long day. And you?

A: I'm great! I parties.

A: Do you like music?

B: Yes, I like music a lot. I don't like parties, though.

A: Me too! I like places.

B: This party is pretty , actually.

A: Yeah, it's .

Vocabulary Ideas:
Names: Sofía, Marco, Laura, Vanessa, Carlos, Clara, Ana, Ben, Cody
Places: Puebla, Mexico City, New York, London, Paris, Tokyo
Professions: teacher, nurse, doctor, engineer, student, artist, designer
Adjectives: quiet, loud, nice, friendly, busy, interesting, beautiful
Example Answer:
A: Hi! I'm Sofía.
B: Hi, Sofía. I'm Marco.
A: Nice to meet you, Marco.
B: Nice to meet you too.
A: What's your name again?
B: Marco. M-A-R-C-O.
A: Where are you from, Marco?
B: I'm from Puebla, Mexico. And you?
A: I'm from Mexico City.
B: Oh, nice! Is this your first party here?
A: Yes, it is.
B: So, what do you do, Marco?
A: I'm a teacher. What about you?
B: I'm a nurse.
B: That's great. Are you from around here?
A: Yes, I live near the park.
A: How are you tonight?
B: I'm good, thanks. A little tired.
A: Long day?
B: Yeah, a really long day. And you?
A: I'm great! I love parties.
A: Do you like music?
B: Yes, I like music a lot. I don't like loud parties, though.
A: Me too! I like quiet places.
B: This party is pretty quiet, actually.
A: Yeah, it's nice.

Dialogue 1: What's your name?

LauraHey, I don't think we've met. I'm Laura.
VanessaOh, hi! Nice to meet you. I'm Vanessa.
LauraVanessa... how do you spell that? Is it just V-A-N-E-S-S-A?
VanessaActually, my last name is the tricky part. It's Byawn. B-Y-A-W-N.
LauraOh, that's a cool last name! Is it European?
VanessaKind of! But I'm actually from Venezuela.
LauraNo way! That's awesome. So, how old are you, if you don't mind me asking?
VanessaI'm 21, going on 22.
LauraCool. And are you living around here?
VanessaYeah, I'm at 11 Circunvalacion del Sol Ave.
LauraGot it. What's your number, in case I need to reach out to you later?
VanessaSure, it's 212-234-2345.
LauraGreat. So, are you seeing anyone, or are you flying solo?
VanessaI'm single and loving it!
Culture and Idioms:
"I don't think we've met." — Polite way to introduce yourself.
"No way!" — Expression of surprise.
"Going on 22." — About to turn 22.
"Reach out to you." — Contact you.
"Flying solo." — Being single.
Exercise 2: True or FalseComprehension
Exercise 2B: Personalize Your Introduction Speaking & Writing

Complete with your own information. Use the vocabulary below for ideas.

Hey, I don't think we've met. I'm .

Oh, hi! Nice to meet you. I'm .

... how do you spell that?

Actually, my last name is . .

Oh, that's a cool last name! Is it European?

Kind of! But I'm actually from .

No way! That's awesome. So, how old are you?

I'm , going on .

Cool. And are you living around here?

Yeah, I'm at .

Got it. What's your number?

Sure, it's .

Great. So, are you seeing anyone?

I'm and loving it!

Vocabulary Ideas:
Names: Laura, Vanessa, Carlos, Clara, Ana, Ben, Cody, Sarah, Tom
Countries: Venezuela, Mexico, USA, Canada, Spain, Italy, Japan
Status: single, married, in a relationship, engaged
Example Answer:
Hey, I don't think we've met. I'm Laura.
Oh, hi! Nice to meet you. I'm Vanessa.
Vanessa... how do you spell that?
Actually, my last name is Byawn. B-Y-A-W-N.
Oh, that's a cool last name! Is it European?
Kind of! But I'm actually from Venezuela.
No way! That's awesome. So, how old are you?
I'm 21, going on 22.
Cool. And are you living around here?
Yeah, I'm at 11 Circunvalacion del Sol Ave.
Got it. What's your number?
Sure, it's 212-234-2345.
Great. So, are you seeing anyone?
I'm single and loving it!
Exercise 3: Your InformationPersonal

Fill in with your real data. Then press "Show example".

Example: Name: Sarah Lee | Spell: S-A-R-A-H | From: USA | Age: 30 | Address: 456 Oak Ave | Phone: 555-9876 | Marital: Married

Dialogue 2: Nice to meet you

CarlosHey, how's it going? I'm Carlos.
ClaraHey! I'm Clara. Good to meet you.
CarlosNice to meet you too, Clara. Are you a student here?
ClaraActually, I'm working. I'm a secretary over at SunnyTech.
CarlosOh, no kidding? That sounds like a great gig.
ClaraIt's pretty interesting. So, where are you from originally?
CarlosI'm from Chihuahua.
ClaraWait, Chihuahua... like the tiny dog?
Carlos(Laughs) Exactly! It's a city in Mexico. I'm Mexican through and through.
ClaraThat's funny. How do you spell it?
CarlosC-H-I-H-U-H-U-A. Don't worry, nobody gets it right the first time.
Culture and Idioms:
"How's it going?" — Friendly greeting.
"Good to meet you." — Casual way to say "Nice to meet you."
"No kidding?" — "Really?"
"Gig." — Job.
"Through and through." — Completely.
Exercise 4: True or FalseComprehension
Exercise 4B: Personalize the Conversation Speaking & Writing

Complete the conversation with your own information. Use the vocabulary below for ideas.

A: Hey, how's it going? I'm .

B: Hey! I'm . Good to meet you.

A: Nice to meet you too, . Are you a student here?

B: Actually, I'm working. I'm a over at .

A: Oh, no kidding? That sounds like a great gig.

B: It's pretty interesting. So, where are you from originally?

A: I'm from .

B: Wait, ... like the ?

A: (Laughs) Exactly! It's a city in . I'm through and through.

B: That's funny. How do you spell it?

A: . Don't worry, nobody gets it right the first time.

Vocabulary Ideas:
Names: Carlos, Clara, Laura, Vanessa, Ana, Ben, Cody, Sarah, Tom
Professions: secretary, teacher, nurse, doctor, engineer, student, artist
Places: Chihuahua, Mexico City, New York, London, Paris, Tokyo
Example Answer:
A: Hey, how's it going? I'm Carlos.
B: Hey! I'm Clara. Good to meet you.
A: Nice to meet you too, Clara. Are you a student here?
B: Actually, I'm working. I'm a secretary over at SunnyTech.
A: Oh, no kidding? That sounds like a great gig.
B: It's pretty interesting. So, where are you from originally?
A: I'm from Chihuahua.
B: Wait, Chihuahua... like the tiny dog?
A: (Laughs) Exactly! It's a city in Mexico. I'm Mexican through and through.
B: That's funny. How do you spell it?
A: C-H-I-H-U-H-U-A. Don't worry, nobody gets it right the first time.
Exercise 5: Fill in the blanksGrammar

Sarah: Hi! I'm Sarah.
Tom: Hey! I'm Tom.
Sarah: Nice to you, Tom.
Tom: Nice to meet you !
Sarah: Where you from?
Tom: I'm Canada.
Sarah: Oh, cool! old are you?
Tom: I'm 28. And ?
Sarah: I'm 25. What you do?
Tom: I'm engineer.

Solutions: 1. meet | 2. too | 3. are | 4. from | 5. How | 6. you | 7. do | 8. an
Exercise 5B: Personalize the Conversation Speaking & Writing

Complete the conversation with your own information.

A: Hi! I'm .

B: Hey! I'm .

A: Nice to you, .

B: Nice to meet you !

A: Where you from?

B: I'm .

A: Oh, cool! old are you?

B: I'm . And ?

A: I'm . What you do?

B: I'm .

Vocabulary Ideas:
Names: Sarah, Tom, Laura, Vanessa, Carlos, Clara, Ana, Ben
Countries: Canada, USA, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Japan
Professions: teacher, nurse, doctor, engineer, student, artist, designer
Example Answer:
A: Hi! I'm Sarah.
B: Hey! I'm Tom.
A: Nice to meet you, Tom.
B: Nice to meet you too!
A: Where are you from?
B: I'm from Canada.
A: Oh, cool! How old are you?
B: I'm 28. And you?
A: I'm 25. What do you do?
B: I'm an engineer.

Dialogue 3: Who's that?

MaryHey, look over there. Who's that guy by the window? Do you know him?
JaneOh, that's Alejandro Martinez. He's the new Spanish teacher.
MaryReally? Where's he from?
JaneI think he's from Mexico City.
MaryIs he a student here, or...?
JaneNo, he's definitely not a student. He's a real Spanish teacher.
MaryIs he married? Or is he available?
JaneI'm pretty sure he's single. He just moved here last week.
Culture and Idioms:
"Look over there." — Point something out.
"Really?" — Polite interest.
"Definitely not." — Clear disagreement.
"Real." — Genuine.
"Available." — Single/open to dating.
"I'm pretty sure." — "I think so."
Exercise 6: True or FalseComprehension
Exercise 6B: Personalize the Conversation Speaking & Writing

Complete the conversation with your own information. Use the vocabulary below for ideas.

A: Hey, look over there. Who's that guy by the ? Do you know him?

B: Oh, that's . He's the new teacher.

A: Really? Where's he from?

B: I think he's from .

A: Is he a student here, or...?

B: No, he's definitely not a student. He's a real teacher.

A: Is he married? Or is he available?

B: I'm pretty sure he's . He just moved here last .

Vocabulary Ideas:
Names: Alejandro Martinez, John Smith, Maria Garcia, David Lee
Subjects: Spanish, English, Math, Science, History, Art
Status: single, married, in a relationship, engaged
Example Answer:
A: Hey, look over there. Who's that guy by the window? Do you know him?
B: Oh, that's Alejandro Martinez. He's the new Spanish teacher.
A: Really? Where's he from?
B: I think he's from Mexico City.
A: Is he a student here, or...?
B: No, he's definitely not a student. He's a real Spanish teacher.
A: Is he married? Or is he available?
B: I'm pretty sure he's single. He just moved here last week.
Exercise 7: Complete the conversationWriting

You: Who's that? Do you know him?
Friend: That's Mr.
You: Where's he from?
Friend: He's from
You: Is he a ?
Friend: No, he isn't. He's a

Example: 1. Johnson | 2. Canada | 3. student | 4. teacher

Dialogue 4: Is there any pencil?

NigelHey, do you have a pencil I can borrow? I'm drawing a blank on this test.
IanCheck the table. Is there one there?
NigelNo, just a pen. But I need a pencil.
IanYou're in luck. I think I have a few in my room.
NigelThat would be great! Can you grab me one?
Culture and Idioms:
"I'm drawing a blank." — I can't remember.
"You're in luck." — You're fortunate.
"A few." — A small number.
"That would be great!" — Appreciative response.
Exercise 8: Complete the questionsGrammar
1. (pencil / table)
2. (books / shelf)
3. (coffee / kitchen)
4. (students / classroom)
5. (money / wallet)
1. Is there a pencil on the table? | 2. Are there any books on the shelf? | 3. Is there any coffee in the kitchen? | 4. Are there any students in the classroom? | 5. Is there any money in the wallet?
Exercise 8B: Personalize Your Questions Speaking & Writing

Write your own questions using "Is there...?" or "Are there...?"

1. Ask about a pencil in your bag:
2. Ask about books on your desk:
3. Ask about coffee in the kitchen:
4. Ask about students in the classroom:
Vocabulary Ideas:
Singular (Is there a...?): pencil, pen, book, chair, table, phone, coffee, milk
Plural (Are there any...?): books, chairs, tables, phones, students, teachers, pens
Example Answers:
1. Is there a pencil in my bag?
2. Are there any books on my desk?
3. Is there any coffee in the kitchen?
4. Are there any students in the classroom?

Vocabulary

Professions and Occupations:
These words describe what a person does for work. In English, we use the article "a" or "an" before a profession.
Examples:
• She is a doctor.
• He is an engineer.
• They are teachers.
Exercise 9: Professions - MatchVocabulary

Select the correct definition for each profession.

Correct matches:
a) Carpenter → A person who makes or repairs wooden objects.
b) Doctor → A medical practitioner.
c) Accountant → A person who maintains accounts.
d) Flight Attendant → A person who attends on an airplane.
e) Writer → A person who writes professionally...
f) Teacher → A person who teaches...
g) Driver → A person who operates a motor vehicle.
h) Secretary → A person who handles correspondence.
Nationalities:
These words describe where a person is from. Nationalities are always capitalized.
Examples:
• She is Canadian.
• He is Italian.
• They are Americans.
Exercise 10: Nationalities - MatchVocabulary

Select the country of origin for each nationality.

Correct matches:
a) Canadian → Canada
b) Argentinian → Argentina
c) Spaniard → Spain
d) American → USA
e) Paraguayan → Paraguay
f) Chilean → Chile
g) Italian → Italy
h) Japanese → Japan

Pronunciation and Linking

How to pronounce "a" and "an":
"a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. It is pronounced /ə/ (schwa).
"an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. It is pronounced /ən/ (schwa + n).
• a carpet → /ə ˈkɑːr.pɪt/ (Starts with consonant /k/)
• an accident → /ən ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/ (Starts with vowel /æ/)
Exercise 11: a / an - Consonant or Vowel Sound? Pronunciation

Classify each word by its initial sound. Would you use "a" (consonant) or "an" (vowel)?

Correct classification:
Consonant (use "a" → /ə/): carpet, mouse, house, door, clock, bird
Vowel (use "an" → /ən/): accident, acre, animal, ark, ear, embargo
Exercise 12: The pronunciation (IPA)Pronunciation

Classify: /ðə/ (consonant) or /ðiː/ (vowel/emphasis).

WordPronunciation
telephones
ancestor
building
opera
pencil
archer
telephones /ðə/ | ancestor /ðiː/ | building /ðə/ | opera /ðiː/ | pencil /ðə/ | archer /ðiː/

Grammar: There + Be

There + Be: How to talk about existence.
• Affirmative: There is / There are + noun (+ place).
• Negative: There isn't / There aren't + noun (+ place).
• Interrogative: Is there / Are there + noun (+ place)?
Examples:
• There is a cat on the sofa.
• There are three books on the shelf.
• Is there any milk? No, there isn't.
Exercise 13: Jumbled sentencesGrammar
1. Some / there / in / bowl / candies / be / the
2. An / ant / sugar / the / in / there / be
3. Pen / pocket / be / his / there / a / in
4. Milk / some / be / there
5. A / radio / my / there / be / office / in
1. There are some candies in the bowl. | 2. There is an ant in the sugar. | 3. There is a pen in his pocket. | 4. There is some milk. | 5. There is a radio in my office.
Exercise 14: Negative statementsGrammar
1. There are some letters in the box.
2. There is a new mall downtown.
3. There is a dog outside.
4. There are many students.
1. There aren't any letters in the box. | 2. There isn't a new mall downtown. | 3. There isn't a dog outside. | 4. There aren't many students.
Exercise 15: Interrogative statementsGrammar
1. There are five pencils on the table.
2. There is a cat in the backyard.
3. There are 30 students in the classroom.
1. Are there five pencils on the table? | 2. Is there a cat in the backyard? | 3. Are there 30 students in the classroom?

Grammar: This / That / These / Those

This, That, These, Those: Demonstratives for distance and number.
This (singular, near).
These (plural, near).
That (singular, far).
Those (plural, far).
Examples:
• This is my phone.
• Those are her keys.
Exercise 16: Jumbled sentencesGrammar
1. Shoes / be / These
2. Keys / my / those / be
3. Be / that / coat / her
4. ID / an / be / this
1. These are shoes. | 2. Those are my keys. | 3. That is her coat. | 4. This is an ID.
Exercise 17: NegativeGrammar
1. This is a big bed.
2. Those are my brothers.
3. These are my notebooks.
1. This isn't a big bed. | 2. Those aren't my brothers. | 3. These aren't my notebooks.
Exercise 18: InterrogativeGrammar
1. These are old photos.
2. This is an expensive tie.
3. Those are small drawers.
1. Are these old photos? | 2. Is this an expensive tie? | 3. Are those small drawers?
Exercise 19: WritingGrammar
1. Tables (near)
2. Birds (far)
3. Plane (near)
4. Elephants (far)
1. These are tables. | 2. Those are birds. | 3. This is a plane. | 4. Those are elephants.

Grammar: Articles

Articles: A, An, The, and No Article (X).
A / An (Indefinite): before consonant/vowel sounds.
The (Definite): specific, unique, or already mentioned.
No Article (X): with general categories, countries, companies, proper names.
Examples:
• I saw a dog. The dog was big.
• She is from X Canada.
Exercise 20: Complete the tableGrammar
WordCorrect Article
cat
apple
Andes
Venezuela
New York Times
TechCorp
hour
White House
cat: A | apple: AN | Andes: THE | Venezuela: X | New York Times: THE | TechCorp: X | hour: AN | White House: THE

Comprehensive Review

Exercise 21: Mixed practiceGrammar
1. "____ you from Mexico?" "No, I ____ from Colombia."
2. "What ____ your phone number?" "____ 555-1234."
3. "____ there any milk?" "No, there ____."
4. "____ are my keys." "No, ____ are my keys!"
5. She ____ a secretary. She ____ for TechGiant.
1. Are, am | 2. is, It's | 3. Is, isn't | 4. These, those | 5. is, works
Exercise 22: Error correctionGrammar
1. She is an doctor. ->
2. There are a book on the table. ->
3. This are my friends. ->
4. He is from United States. ->
1. She is a doctor. | 2. There is a book on the table. | 3. These are my friends. | 4. He is from the United States.
Exercise 23: Write a short introductionWriting

Write a short paragraph introducing yourself.

Example: Hi! My name is Emma. I'm from Canada. I'm 28 years old. I'm a teacher. I work for a high school. I'm married.
Exercise 24: Ask questionsWriting
1. (name)
2. (age)
3. (country)
4. (job)
5. (phone number)
1. What's your name? | 2. How old are you? | 3. Where are you from? | 4. What do you do? | 5. What's your phone number?
Exercise 25: Complete the conversationGrammar

Anna: Hi! My Anna. What's name?
Ben: Ben. Nice to you.
Anna: Nice to meet you . are you from?
Ben: I'm Canada. And you?
Anna: I'm from . I'm Mexican.
Ben: old are you?
Anna: I'm 23. about you?
Ben: I'm 26. What you do?
Anna: I'm engineer. I for TechGiant.
Ben: you married or ?
Anna: I'm .

1. name's | 2. your | 3. I'm | 4. meet | 5. too | 6. Where | 7. from | 8. Mexico | 9. How | 10. What | 11. do | 12. an | 13. work | 14. Are | 15. single | 16. single

Extra Vocabulary & Personalization

Expand your speaking skills with these useful words and expressions.
Use them to make your introductions and conversations more detailed and natural.

Verbs (Action Words)

  • Live (vivir)
  • Study (estudiar)
  • Speak (hablar)
  • Like / Love (gustar / amar)
  • Have (tener)
  • Need (necesitar)
  • Want (querer)
  • Know (saber / conocer)
  • Think (pensar)
Example: "I speak Spanish and English."

Nouns (People & Places)

  • Hometown (ciudad natal)
  • Neighborhood (vecindario)
  • Company (empresa)
  • Office (oficina)
  • Apartment (apartamento)
  • Roommate (compañero de piso)
  • Colleague (colega)
  • Boss (jefe)
Example: "My hometown is small, but I live in a big city now."

Adjectives (Descriptions)

  • Friendly (amigable)
  • Funny (gracioso)
  • Hardworking (trabajador)
  • Quiet (tranquilo)
  • Busy (ocupado)
  • Interesting (interesante)
  • Beautiful (hermoso)
  • Delicious (delicioso)
  • Expensive / Cheap (caro / barato)
Example: "My city is beautiful but very busy."
Cultural Expressions (Sound like a native!)
"I'm into..." — Means "I like" or "I'm interested in". (e.g., "I'm into photography.")
"Sounds good!" — Means "That's a good plan" or "Okay, I agree".
"Actually..." — Used to politely correct or give new information. (e.g., "Actually, I'm from Spain, not Mexico.")
"I'm looking forward to..." — Means "I'm excited about a future event". (e.g., "I'm looking forward to the weekend!")
"Let me think..." — Used when you need a moment to respond.
"No wonder!" — Means "That explains it!" (e.g., "He's from Italy. No wonder he loves pizza!")
Exercise 26: My Detailed Introduction Personalization

Task: Write a short paragraph (4-6 sentences) introducing yourself.
Try to use at least 4 words from the new vocabulary list above (verbs, nouns, or adjectives) and one cultural expression.

You can talk about your name, origin, age, job, hobbies, city, and family.

Example (Using the new vocabulary):
"Hi! I'm James. I'm from a small hometown in Canada, but I currently live in New York. I work as an engineer at a big company. It's a busy but interesting job. My colleagues are very friendly. I speak English and a little French. Actually, I'm looking forward to traveling to Mexico next year!"

New words used: hometown, live, work, company, busy, interesting, colleagues, friendly, speak, Actually, looking forward to.
Bonus: My Personal Vocabulary Tracker Extra Practice

Write 5 new words from this section that you want to start using. Then write a sentence for each one.

Save this as your personal dictionary!


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