Daily Conversation to Learn English for Beginners | Practice English Speaking and Listening

Excuse me, do you have a bigger frying pan?
Salesperson: Of course. We have many sizes. How big do you need?
Customer: Well, my current one is too small. I need something larger. Maybe around 30cm.
Salesperson: I see. We have this one here—it’s 32 cm. Perfect for cooking big meals.
Customer: Oh, that looks great! Is it nonstick?
Salesperson: Yes. It has a high quality nonstick coating. It's also dishwasher safe.
Customer: That's good. I hate scrubbing pans after cooking.
Salesperson: I understand! This one is very easy to clean. It also works on all stove tops, including induction.
Customer: Nice. What's it made of?
Salesperson: It’s made of aluminum. It heats up quickly and cooks food evenly.
Customer: That sounds perfect. How much is it?
Salesperson: It's €25. And today we have a 10% discount if you buy any two kitchen items.
Customer: Oh, that's a great deal. Let me look around for something else.
Salesperson: Take your time. We also have high quality knives and cutting boards on sale.
Customer: Hmm… actually, I do need a new wooden cutting board.
Salesperson: We have some beautiful ones made of French oak. They're durable and stylish.
Customer: I love that. I’ll take the frying pan and the cutting board.
Salesperson: Great choice. I'll ring them up for you.
Customer: Thank you. This store has so many useful things.
Salesperson: You're welcome. Enjoy cooking with your new kitchen tools.

Welcome to McDonald's. May I take your order?
Customer: Hi! Can I get a cheeseburger combo with a large Coke, please?
Cashier: Sure. Would you like fries with that?
Customer: Yes, please. And can you make it large?
Cashier: Of course. Anything else?
Customer: Yeah, can I get a McChicken with medium fries and a lemonade?
Cashier: Got it. Your total is £12.50. Please drive to the next window.
Customer: Thanks! I love late-night fast food runs. The smell of fresh fries is the best.
Colleague: Same! Nothing beats a burger after a long day.
Customer: Oh, look! They have the special McFlurry today. Want to try it?
Colleague: Hmm… not today. But next time, for sure!
Cashier: Here's your order. Enjoy your meal.
Customer: Thank you.
Colleague: McDonald's fries are always crispy. I think they taste better in the UK.
Customer: Really? I thought they tasted the same everywhere.
Colleague: Nope! Each country has small differences. In France, they have a Croque McDo!.
Customer: That sounds fancy! Maybe we should try different McDonald's around the world.
Colleague: Now that's a fun idea.

Wow, Luca! I love this bag! But it's €200.
Sophia: That’s expensive, Sophia! Maybe you can find a cheaper one? Let's ask.
Customer: Excuse me, do you have a discount on this bag?
Seller: Sorry, no discount at the moment.
Customer: Oh… Do you ever have sales?
Seller: Yes, we have seasonal sales in June and December.
Customer: Hmm… I don't want to wait that long. Let's check another store.
Seller: But this one is perfect.
Customer: I know, but this bag is too expensive. Maybe another shop has a similar bag for less.
Seller: That's true. Do you know any good stores nearby?
Customer: Yes! There’s an outlet store two blocks away. They sell designer bags for lower prices.
Seller: That sounds great. Let's go check it out.
Customer: I hope you find what you're looking for.
Seller: Thank you.
Customer: Let's go before it gets too crowded.

If you could go anywhere on vacation, where would you go, Mark?
Mark: Italy! I want to see Rome and eat real pasta.
Friend: That sounds amazing. Have you always wanted to visit Italy?
Mark: Yes. I love Italian food. And I want to see the Colosseum.
Friend: That's on my list too. But if I had to choose, I’d go to Japan.
Mark: Oh, for the sushi?
Friend: Yes! And the culture. The temples, the cherry blossoms… everything!
Mark: That sounds incredible. Have you started planning, Jenny?
Jenny: Not yet, but maybe next year.
Friend: You should go in spring! The cherry blossoms are beautiful then.
Mark: That's a great idea. What about you? When will you go to Italy?
Friend: Hopefully next summer. I want to visit Venice too!
Mark: Oh, the city with the canals! That would be so romantic.
Friend: Exactly! Riding a gondola would be a dream. You have to take lots of pictures.
Mark: Of course. And I'll bring back some pasta.
Friend: Deal.

These wooden shoes are beautiful! What are these things made of?
Seller: They're made of Dutch oak. Traditional and strong.
Customer: That's amazing. Do people still wear them?
Seller: Some farmers do! But mostly they're souvenirs. They look really well-made.
Customer: Are they handcrafted?
Seller: Yes! Each pair is carved by local artisans. That must take a lot of skill.
Customer: It does! It's an old Dutch tradition. That's really interesting.
Seller: Do they come in different sizes?
Customer: Yes. We have sizes for adults and children. I'd love to try a pair.
Seller: Of course. Here, try these.
Customer: They feel a little stiff.
Seller: Yes. They take time to get used to. But they’re so unique!
Customer: I think I'll take a pair.
Seller: Great choice. Would you like them gift wrapped?
Customer: Yes, please! My friend will love them. They make a perfect souvenir from the Netherlands!
Seller: I agree.

Wow, you made it this far! You're so persistent. Try to watch the remaining 5 dialogues to learn more new words!

You look frustrated. What's wrong?
Student: I don't get English grammar at all. What part is confusing you?
Teacher: Articles. ‘A’ and ‘The.’ I never know which one to use.
Student: That's a common problem, but don't worry. Sometimes it’s ‘a cat,’ sometimes ‘the cat’… why?
Teacher: ‘A’ is for something new. ‘I saw a cat’—any cat. And ‘the’?
Student: ‘The’ means we already know which one. Like… ‘I bought a book’ and later ‘the book is great’?
Teacher: Exactly! First, it's any book. Then it's specific.
Student: That makes sense.
Teacher: See? You're improving. It just takes patience.
Student: But why ‘the sun’ or ‘the ocean’ from the start?
Teacher: Because there's only one of them. Like ‘the Eiffel Tower’ too?
Student: Yes. You're getting it now. Learning a new language takes patience.
Teacher: I still need practice. But this helps! You’re doing great. Keep going.

I miss you. I miss you, too.
Partner: Long-distance relationships can be really challenging.
Partner: I know, but we're making it work. Some days feel so long without you.
Partner: I know, but only one more month until we meet. Remember our last dinner together?
Partner: Yes. You spilled coffee on your shirt.
Partner: And you laughed so much! It was a perfect day.
Partner: We'll have more days like that soon. I hope so.
Partner: Stay strong, okay?
Partner: I'm trying. Only a few more weeks.
Partner: I love you.
Partner: I love you too. Now get some sleep, okay?
Partner: Alright. Goodnight, love.
Partner: Goodnight, Xavier.

The next train's in an hour. Do you mind waiting an extra hour so I can read more of my book?
Passenger: I want to finish my book.
Fellow Passenger: No problem. We're late anyway.
Passenger: I'll grab coffee at Starbucks for both of us.
Fellow Passenger: Thanks. This book is so interesting. What's it about?
Passenger: It's a mystery novel. The main character is trying to solve a crime.
Fellow Passenger: Sounds exciting! It is! I’m at the part where she’s about to find the killer.
Passenger: No spoilers. Maybe I'll read it next.
Fellow Passenger: You should. I'll lend it to you after I finish.
Passenger: Deal.
Fellow Passenger: I'll be back soon with coffee. Get me a cappuccino, please.
Passenger: Got it. Take your time. I have a whole hour to read. Enjoy your book.

Hey, Emily! How’s it going?
Emily: Pretty good. Just busy with work.
Friend: Yeah. What are you working on?
Emily: The marketing report for next week's meeting.
Friend: Oh, that sounds stressful.
Emily: It is. There's so much data to analyze. I know the feeling. Deadlines are crazy.
Friend: Tell me about it. I barely had time for lunch.
Emily: Same here. I just grabbed a quick sandwich. We need a break.
Friend: Let's grab coffee later.
Emily: Sounds good! How about Starbucks at 4?
Friend: Perfect. I need caffeine to survive this day.
Emily: Me too. See you at 4!
Friend: See you then.

Do you like hiking, Alice?
Alice: Hmm… That’s not really my thing.
Friend: Oh? Why not?
Alice: I don't know. I just don't enjoy walking for hours.
Friend: Fair enough. So, what do you like to do?
Alice: I prefer yoga.
Friend: Yoga is cool too! Maybe I should try it.
Alice: You should! It's relaxing. But I'm not very flexible.
Friend: That's okay. Yoga is about progress, not perfection.
Alice: I guess that makes sense. Where do you practice?
Friend: At a small studio near my place. They have beginner classes every weekend.
Alice: That sounds perfect for me. Maybe I'll join you next time.
Friend: That would be fun! You might end up loving it.
Alice: We'll see.

Hello, Ann. What are you doing?
Ann: Hello, Carol. Saturday is Tim's birthday, and we are throwing him a party.
Carol: How's the planning going?
Ann: I'm not feeling well, and I can't think of any ideas. Can you help me?
Carol: How many children would you want to invite?
Ann: He wishes to invite all of the lads in his class. Maybe 12 boys.
Carol: No female friends?
Ann: No. Just 12 male friends for his birthday.
Carol: What about throwing an outside party?
Ann: That's what we did last year, and it rained.
Carol: Oops. I was considering taking the kids to a pizza parlor.
Ann: Great idea. And then why not take them to the movies?
Carol: Going to the movies is very expensive.
Ann: Yeah, how about renting a movie and watching it at home once you've finished eating at the pizza place?
Carol: That's a great idea. If it doesn't rain, they can play in our backyard.
Ann: That sounds like fun. Thank you so much for helping me.

Good morning, Helen speaking!
Linda: Hello, I'm Linda. Are you free to talk to me for a moment?
Helen: Oh yes, with pleasure. I want to surprise Mom with a birthday party.
Linda: That's great. How can I assist?
Helen: Do you have any suggestions on who we should invite?
Linda: Her coworkers and friends.
Helen: But I don't know their contact information, like phone number or email address?
Linda: That's difficult. Why don't you ask your dad if he wants to lend a hand?
Helen: Talk to my dad about this idea?
Linda: Yeah. Do you believe your father can keep a secret?
Helen: Yeah, I remember he surprised her with a trip to France.
Linda: Well, a trip to France. Your dad is so romantic.
Helen: Yeah. My mother was both surprised and moved.
Linda: Or you can cook mom's favorite food.
Helen: That's a great idea. So can you help me decorate the party?
Linda: Okay, I'll handle the party decorations.
Helen: Perfect. Shall we meet to discuss this in detail?
Linda: Sure. Do you want to meet right now?
Helen: No, I have some work to do. Can I come over at 5:00 p.m.?
Linda: Okay. Call me when you come to my house.
Helen: Why don't you come over to my place? I can prepare dinner for us.

Hello. Who am I speaking with?
Cathy: Hello, my name is Cathy.
Caller: Oh hi Cathy. How can I help you? Are you available tonight?
Cathy: I need a babysitter tonight.
Responder: I'm very sorry. I won't be able to help you since I'm busy tonight.
Cathy: We have a show tonight.
Responder: That's too bad. I also have an important meeting tonight.
Cathy: Our babysitter is ill. What about your husband?
Responder: My husband is on a business trip in Boston.
Cathy: Let me ask my sister. Maybe she's free tonight.
Responder: That's great. When she gets home, I'll ask her.
Cathy: She went out shopping but she'll be back in a few minutes.
Responder: Thanks in advance. We'll pay her, of course.
Cathy: She is very fond of children. Is she working as a preschool teacher?
Responder: Yeah. And she loves children.
Cathy: That's fantastic. I believe she'll be an excellent babysitter.
Responder: She can assist Michael with his schoolwork.

Janice: Great. Janice, why do you look so worried?
Sandi: Oh hi, Sandi. Tonight Bill and I are going out to supper without the children.
Janice: That seems like a lot of fun, so why are you so nervous?
Sandi: We hired a babysitter, and today will be our first time leaving the children with her.
Janice: Really? Who did you employ?
Sandi: Natalie, our friend's 20-year-old daughter.
Janice: Natalie? Carol's eldest daughter? Do you know who she is?
Sandi: Yes, she used to babysit my kids a few years back.
Janice: Did you like having her as a babysitter?
Sandi: Yes, she was a really responsible young lady.
Janice: That's fantastic news. You may put your faith in her.
Sandi: She babysits for a couple of my friends.
Janice: Yes. I heard she had a lot of experience babysitting.
Sandi: She adores kids. She wants to go to medical school. I believe she will succeed.
Janice: Of course. She always got A's in high school, and she has been admitted to a number of universities.
Sandi: That's fantastic. She is babysitting a lot in order to save money for college.
Janice: I'm feeling a lot better about hiring her.
Sandi: Are you available for supper tonight?
Janice: I'm not, sadly. I'm babysitting a neighbor's kid.
Sandi: What time?
Janice: Between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Sandi: What about next Friday?
Janice: Next Friday I'll be babysitting again.
Sandi: Why are you babysitting so much?
Janice: I want to earn extra income.
Sandi: Do you enjoy playing with children?
Janice: Yes, I adore children. They're so fun to play with. And I am different. I find children extremely annoying.
Sandi: Then you can't babysit.
Janice: Yeah. I'd rather look after dogs.
Sandi: Really? Dogs bark a lot and have a weird smell.
Janice: I know, but they're cuter than kids. Anyway, I still prefer children.
Sandi: Alright. When are you available for dinner?
Janice: I'm free tomorrow night.
Sandi: Okay, I'm free tomorrow too. I will meet you at 6 pm at the Sushi restaurant.

Teresa: Teresa, why do you look so nervous?
Friend: Hmm, we just returned from the hospital.
Teresa: Oh no, what's wrong with you?
Friend: I'm fine but David's hurt. David fell and broke his arm while doing physical education class.
Teresa: That is dreadful. Was he seriously injured?
Friend: Yes, the school immediately called an ambulance, and he was taken to the hospital.
Teresa: Is he in a lot of pain?
Friend: Just a tiny bit. He was given pain medicine by the doctor. Fortunately, he was taken to the hospital in time.
Teresa: Yeah, but he's really unhappy.
Friend: Because of discomfort and his broken arm.
Teresa: No, his soccer team is in the final game this weekend, and he is the goalkeeper. That must really hurt more than the arm.
Friend: He has been practicing a lot for the match, so he's really sad about this.
Teresa: So he can't be in the match, right?
Friend: Yes. He will still come to cheer for his team. Hopefully, his team will win.
Teresa: I'm hoping so.

Hello, Carol. Have you seen Tom recently?
Carol: Did you not hear the news? No way. What happened?
Friend: He was in a car accident last week.
Carol: Oh my gosh.
Friend: Really? He's in the hospital. He's in the hospital. He shattered both of his legs and several ribs.
Carol: He's also suffering from a brain injury. That's horrible.
Friend: I was sick last week, so I didn’t see or talk to anyone. What about Tom's wife, is she seriously injured?
Carol: Luckily she's okay. She must be heartbroken.
Friend: Yes, she has cried a lot since Tom's accident. We should talk and encourage her.
Carol: Yes, I think so. Have you been to the hospital to visit Tom?
Friend: Bob and I paid him a visit in the hospital a few days ago. He's taking a lot of medicine.
Carol: That's a severe situation.
Friend: Yeah. Do you know how long he'll be in the hospital?
Carol: The doctors informed her that he may remain in the hospital for several months.
Friend: Oh my God. So, what will she do?
Carol: Their children are on their way to help her right now. They are taking turns staying at the hospital.
Friend: I should pay him a visit soon. thank you for providing this information.

Hello, Kate. Are you sick? You look so pale.
Anne: Oh hi Anne, I've just returned from the emergency department.
Kate: Why did you have to go to the emergency room? Were you injured?
Anne: No I weren't. Jason had to get some stitches.
Kate: What happened? Did he injure himself?
Anne: He was chopping onions when the knife slipped. That sounds awful.
Kate: The worst part was waiting at the emergency department. Tonight, there was only one doctor on duty. We had to wait three hours.
Anne: Which finger did he hurt?
Kate: Ring finger. To stop the bleeding, the nurse wrapped it in a bandage.
Anne: You know, I hate the emergency room. It is always crowded and the wait is very time consuming.
Kate: I know because the cut was so severe, we had to wait in the emergency room. How many stitches were there?
Anne: All 9 stitches. The doctor told him not to play games for 2 weeks.
Kate: Is that a good thing?
Anne: Actually it is, but he is not pleased.

Why do you look so tired today?
Person A: I don't want to go home at all, I just had a conflict with my parents.
Person B: What is going on?
Person A: My parents are very conservative, they always complain about how I dress, don't let me go out with friends at night, and even force me to take extra courses.
Person B: So do you normally spend time with your family? I see you go out all the time.
Person A: No, every time I go home there is an argument, I prefer to chat with my friends.
Person B: I think everything your parents do is to want the best for you, after all, family is always the safest place.
Person A: But... Maybe because they haven't understood your wishes yet, they can't properly care.
Person B: You should talk to your parents, take care of your family, everything will get better.
Person A: Thank you. I'll try...

Who are you preparing gifts for?
Student: For my piano teacher, today is her birthday.
Friend: You seem to really like your teacher, you've told me about her a few times.
Student: Of course, she is not only a dedicated teacher but also a friend who is always ready to listen and give me useful advice.
Friend: Wow, she seem to be someone you can rely on.
Student: Yes, thanks to her, I have improved a lot. I have a music talent show coming up soon, and I'll try to practice so that I don't disappoint her.
Friend: I think that is the most meaningful gift for her.
Student: Hope you will achieve your goals and get high marks on the exam.

We need to find a good book to introduce to the class next week, any ideas?
Teacher: I think we should choose "The story of a seagull and the cat who taught her to fly".
Colleague: What is it about?
Teacher: Caught up in an oil spill, a dying seagull scrambles ashore to lay her final egg and lands on a balcony, where she meets a big black cat.
Colleague: Ah, I seem to have heard about it. The cat promises the seagull to look after the egg and teach the baby gull to fly.
Teacher: Yes, it's a meaningful story that teaches us it's important to help those less fortunate than ourselves. This story also condemns human wrongdoing that has a negative impact on nature and species.
Colleague: I know. Accidentally destroys their clean living environment just for the sake of the short term profit.

Last summer, I got a chance to visit the zoo with my family in order to see different species of animals.
Traveler: Great, that place must be interesting, right?
Family Member: The view was so beautiful that we took many photos there. I also want to go to the zoo with my family, everyone in my family loves animals.
Traveler: My sister and I took pictures with tigers, lions, leopards and also hippos. Among all the animals that I saw, hippos were the ones that gave me the most impression.
Family Member: Really, how are they?
Traveler: They were much bigger than I had expected. At the same time, they are incredibly cute as I caught them shaking their bodies in a lovely way after getting out of the water.
Family Member: Sound interesting! I think I will ask my parents to go there on the weekend.

Lisa: Lisa, where are you going with all those clothes you're packing?
Friend: This weekend my family will go to Hawaii for travelling. Every summer we go on vacation for about a week.
Lisa: My dad is usually busy with work, but this time he arranged his time to take the family on a trip. How's Hawaii?
Friend: It's a beautiful island with a blue sea, golden sands, and famous seafood dishes, isn't it?
Lisa: Yes, I've wanted to go there for a long time, Hawaii is like a paradise island.
Friend: Sounds good. This helps family members spend time together, strengthens relationships, and reduces the risk of further conflict.
Lisa: I'm really looking forward to this trip.

Congratulations on winning the first prize in the recent presentation contest!
Winner: Thanks, that's an encouraging compliment. I admire you so much, I also want to be such a knowledgeable and good speaker.
Friend: If that's what you want, you can visit Ted.com's site. It's a non-profit website with many videos on many fields, presented by many famous experts.
Winner: Sounds good, does this site have levels?
Friend: Yes, you can customize the complexity and expertise of the videos, it will help you expand your knowledge and learn how to present from them.

Have you figured out the historic site for us to visit this weekend?
Explorer: Then, look at this. South Dakota's granite Mount Rushmore is one of the country's strangest and most visited - monuments.
Companion: Ah, I know, that's the mountain that boasts the carved faces of four American presidents. Every year, about three million visitors visit the Mountain, where they can trek the Presidential Trail for a close-up look at the massive faces.
Explorer: I still wonder how they can sculpt such beautiful faces, right on the cliff. Apparently, it was completed in 1941, when the project was completed by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln.
Companion: Looks like it's going to be an interesting destination for our extra-curricular activities, doesn't it?

Why are you absent from school today?
Student: I'm sorry, this morning on the way to school I had an accident, got injured, so I couldn't go to school. My mom called my teacher to give me a break.
Teacher: Oh my gosh, are you okay? Have you been discharged from the hospital for me to visit?
Student: I broke my arm, but I'm fine now, needing treatment and rest for a while.
Teacher: Why did you have an accident?
Student: I was late for school this morning so I had to drive quickly to get there on time. Because I was in such a rush, I inadvertently caused an accident, which fortunately was not too bad.
Teacher: Oh, that's dangerous, next time don't be so careless.

Lucy: Lucy looked at this photo, this is when we were kids.
Friend: Oh yes, then we were still living in the countryside, freely playing and creating our own toys. It was fun then, at least we didn't have to do as much homework as we do now.
Lucy: Do you remember this picture? At that time your father made a beautiful boat out of paper with wooden sticks, we fought over it and accidentally broke it.
Friend: Remember, those are all unforgettable childhood memories. Now that we have gone to the city, we can no longer play in the fields like before.
Lucy: Suddenly I feel nostalgic.
Friend: If so, how about we go back to our hometown this weekend?
Lucy: Good idea.

Do you prefer reading newspapers or magazines?
Reader A: I often read newspapers, it provides a lot of information about the issues that are happening around the world, and it helps me update the current trend better.
Reader B: I don't think it's very common to use newspapers nowadays?
Reader A: Yes, because people often read online newspapers, it is much more convenient. What about you? What do you prefer to read?
Reader B: I like magazines, I love drawing and the fashion industry, so fashion and movie magazines are the most suitable.
Reader A: I know, the magazine attracts readers with its beautiful design and current attractive content.
Reader B: Yes, but each has its own effect and is essential.