Dialogues with everyday idioms, grammar explanations, and interactive exercises.
Dialogue A: Greeting and saying your name
Dialogue B: Saying where you are from
Dialogue C: Age and occupation
Dialogue D: Asking how someone is
Dialogue E: Talking about simple likes
Dialogue F: Integrated conversation
• "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.
Read each statement carefully. Based on the dialogues A-F, select T (True) or F (False).
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 .
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
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?
• "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.
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!
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
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!
Fill in with your real data. Then press "Show example".
Dialogue 2: Nice to meet you
• "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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 .
Names: Sarah, Tom, Laura, Vanessa, Carlos, Clara, Ana, Ben
Countries: Canada, USA, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Japan
Professions: teacher, nurse, doctor, engineer, student, artist, designer
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?
• "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."
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 .
Names: Alejandro Martinez, John Smith, Maria Garcia, David Lee
Subjects: Spanish, English, Math, Science, History, Art
Status: single, married, in a relationship, engaged
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.
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
Dialogue 4: Is there any pencil?
• "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.
Write your own questions using "Is there...?" or "Are there...?"
Singular (Is there a...?): pencil, pen, book, chair, table, phone, coffee, milk
Plural (Are there any...?): books, chairs, tables, phones, students, teachers, pens
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
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.
Select the correct definition for each profession.
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.
These words describe where a person is from. Nationalities are always capitalized.
Examples:
• She is Canadian.
• He is Italian.
• They are Americans.
Select the country of origin for each nationality.
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
• "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/)
Classify each word by its initial sound. Would you use "a" (consonant) or "an" (vowel)?
Consonant (use "a" → /ə/): carpet, mouse, house, door, clock, bird
Vowel (use "an" → /ən/): accident, acre, animal, ark, ear, embargo
Classify: /ðə/ (consonant) or /ðiː/ (vowel/emphasis).
| Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|
| telephones | |
| ancestor | |
| building | |
| opera | |
| pencil | |
| archer |
Grammar: There + Be
• 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.
Grammar: This / That / These / Those
• This (singular, near).
• These (plural, near).
• That (singular, far).
• Those (plural, far).
Examples:
• This is my phone.
• Those are her keys.
Grammar: Articles
• 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.
| Word | Correct Article |
|---|---|
| cat | |
| apple | |
| Andes | |
| Venezuela | |
| New York Times | |
| TechCorp | |
| hour | |
| White House |
Comprehensive Review
Write a short paragraph introducing yourself.
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 .
Extra Vocabulary & Personalization
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)
Nouns (People & Places)
- Hometown (ciudad natal)
- Neighborhood (vecindario)
- Company (empresa)
- Office (oficina)
- Apartment (apartamento)
- Roommate (compañero de piso)
- Colleague (colega)
- Boss (jefe)
Adjectives (Descriptions)
- Friendly (amigable)
- Funny (gracioso)
- Hardworking (trabajador)
- Quiet (tranquilo)
- Busy (ocupado)
- Interesting (interesante)
- Beautiful (hermoso)
- Delicious (delicioso)
- Expensive / Cheap (caro / barato)
• "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!")
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.
"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.
Write 5 new words from this section that you want to start using. Then write a sentence for each one.
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