Real-Life English Speaking Practice | Slow Conversations for Beginners

[00:00:01]Excuse me, could you help me?

[00:00:03]>> Of course. What happened?

[00:00:05]>> This is not the dish I ordered.

[00:00:07]>> I am sorry. What did you order?

[00:00:10]>> I ordered chicken pasta.

[00:00:12]>> And what did you receive?

[00:00:14]>> This looks like beef pasta.

[00:00:17]>> I am very sorry about that.

[00:00:19]>> It is okay, but I cannot eat beef.

[00:00:22]>> I understand. I will fix it right away.

[00:00:25]>> Thank you.

[00:00:26]>> May I check your bill first?

[00:00:29]>> Yes, here it is.

[00:00:30]>> You are correct. It says chicken pasta.

[00:00:34]>> Okay.

[00:00:35]>> I will ask the kitchen to make a new one.

[00:00:37]>> How long will it take?

[00:00:39]>> About 12 minutes.

[00:00:41]>> That is okay.

[00:00:42]>> Would you like a drink while you wait?

[00:00:45]>> Yes, orange juice would be nice.

[00:00:47]>> I will bring it now.

[00:00:49]>> Thank you.

[00:00:50]>> Here is your juice.

[00:00:51]>> Thanks. I also did not get my fries.

[00:00:54]>> I am sorry. I will bring them, too.

[00:00:57]>> No problem.

[00:00:58]>> Here is your correct order.

[00:01:01]>> Yes, this is chicken pasta.

[00:01:03]>> Again, sorry for the mistake.

[00:01:06]>> Thank you for solving it.

[00:01:07]>> We added dessert for you.

[00:01:09]>> That is very nice.

[00:01:12]>> Hello. Where would you like to travel?

[00:01:15]>> Hi. I need a ticket to Boston.

[00:01:19]>> Sure. Is it one way?

[00:01:22]>> Yes, only one way.

[00:01:24]>> When are you traveling?

[00:01:26]>> Tomorrow morning.

[00:01:28]>> We have a bus at 8:30.

[00:01:31]>> That time is good.

[00:01:33]>> Do you want a window seat?

[00:01:36]>> Yes, if possible.

[00:01:38]>> Window seat is available.

[00:01:40]>> Great. How much is the ticket?

[00:01:43]>> It is $26.

[00:01:46]>> Can I take my suitcase?

[00:01:49]>> Yes, one suitcase is allowed.

[00:01:52]>> What about my backpack?

[00:01:55]>> You can carry it with you.

[00:01:57]Good. May I have your name?

[00:02:00]>> Daniel Brown.

[00:02:02]>> Thank you. The journey is about 4 hours.

[00:02:06]>> Does the bus stop for a break?

[00:02:09]>> Yes, there is one short break. Perfect.

[00:02:14]How would you like to pay?

[00:02:16]>> Card, please.

[00:02:17]>> Please tap it here. Done. Here is your ticket.

[00:02:22]>> Which gate should I go to?

[00:02:25]>> Gate number three.

[00:02:27]>> Thank you.

[00:02:28]>> Please arrive early.

[00:02:30]>> I will. Goodbye.

[00:02:33]>> Good evening. I booked a room online.

[00:02:37]>> Sure, what name is the booking under?

[00:02:39]>> It is under John Miller.

[00:02:42]>> Let me look it up.

[00:02:43]>> Okay.

[00:02:44]>> I do not see a booking for tonight.

[00:02:47]>> That is strange. I have the email here.

[00:02:50]>> May I check it?

[00:02:52]>> Yes, here you go.

[00:02:54]>> Thank you. The date shows tomorrow.

[00:02:57]>> Oh, no. I came 1 day early.

[00:03:00]>> That is okay. Let me see what we can do.

[00:03:03]>> Please, I really need a room.

[00:03:05]>> We have one room available tonight.

[00:03:08]>> That is a relief.

[00:03:10]>> It is a single room on the third floor.

[00:03:12]>> That is fine.

[00:03:14]>> The price is $115.

[00:03:17]>> Okay, I will take it.

[00:03:19]>> May I have your passport?

[00:03:20]>> Yes, here it is.

[00:03:22]>> Thank you. Would you like one key card?

[00:03:25]>> Yes, one is enough.

[00:03:27]>> Here is your key, room 309.

[00:03:30]>> Thank you. Is breakfast included?

[00:03:33]>> Yes, breakfast starts at 7:00.

[00:03:35]>> Great. Thanks for helping me.

[00:03:37]>> You're welcome. Enjoy your stay.

[00:03:41]Please place your backpack on the belt.

[00:03:44]>> Okay, here it is.

[00:03:47]>> Do you have a laptop inside?

[00:03:50]>> Yes, I have one.

[00:03:52]>> Please remove it and place it in this tray.

[00:03:56]>> Oh, I forgot. Sorry.

[00:03:59]>> No worries. It happens.

[00:04:01]>> Should I remove my jacket, too?

[00:04:04]>> Yes, please put it in the tray.

[00:04:07]>> Okay.

[00:04:08]>> Put your phone and keys there as well.

[00:04:12]>> Sure, here they are.

[00:04:14]>> Do you have any drinks in your bag?

[00:04:18]>> I have a water bottle.

[00:04:20]>> Please take it out.

[00:04:22]>> Can I keep it?

[00:04:23]>> Not through security.

[00:04:26]>> Okay, I will throw it away.

[00:04:28]>> Thank you. Now, walk through the scanner.

[00:04:32]>> Okay.

[00:04:33]>> Please wait 1 second.

[00:04:36]>> Is something wrong?

[00:04:37]>> Do you have anything metal in your pocket?

[00:04:41]>> Oh, I have coins.

[00:04:43]>> Please put them in the tray.

[00:04:46]>> Done.

[00:04:47]>> Please walk through again.

[00:04:49]>> Okay.

[00:04:50]>> Everything is clear now.

[00:04:52]>> Can I take my things?

[00:04:54]>> Yes, collect them from the belt.

[00:04:57]>> Thank you for your patience.

[00:04:59]>> You are welcome. Have a safe flight.

[00:05:03]Hello, can I offer you a drink?

[00:05:06]>> Yes, please. What do you have?

[00:05:08]>> We have water, tea, coffee, cola, and fruit juice.

[00:05:14]>> I would like apple juice.

[00:05:16]>> Sure, would you like ice?

[00:05:18]>> No ice, please.

[00:05:20]>> Here you go.

[00:05:21]>> Thank you.

[00:05:22]>> Would you like a small snack?

[00:05:24]>> Yes, what is available?

[00:05:27]>> We have crackers, cookies, and peanuts.

[00:05:30]>> I will have crackers.

[00:05:32]>> No problem.

[00:05:33]>> Can I also get some water?

[00:05:36]>> Of course, still water is okay?

[00:05:39]>> Yes, still water, please.

[00:05:41]>> Here it is.

[00:05:42]>> Thank you. It is a little cold here.

[00:05:45]>> Would you like a blanket?

[00:05:46]>> Yes, please.

[00:05:48]>> I will bring one for you.

[00:05:49]>> Thanks, that would be helpful.

[00:05:51]>> Here is your blanket.

[00:05:53]>> Thank you, you're very kind.

[00:05:55]>> You're welcome.

[00:05:56]>> Could I have coffee later?

[00:05:58]>> Yes, I can bring it now.

[00:06:00]>> Regular coffee, please.

[00:06:02]>> Milk or sugar?

[00:06:04]>> A little milk and one sugar.

[00:06:06]>> Sure, please wait a moment.

[00:06:08]>> Okay.

[00:06:09]>> Here is your coffee, it is hot.

[00:06:12]>> Thank you, it smells nice.

[00:06:14]>> Enjoy your flight.

[00:06:15]>> Thanks for your help.

[00:06:18]Hello, I would like an espresso.

[00:06:21]>> Sure, would you prefer one shot or two shots?

[00:06:26]>> I am not sure, which one is stronger?

[00:06:30]>> Two shots are stronger and richer.

[00:06:33]>> Okay, I will try two shots.

[00:06:37]>> Good choice, do you want it hot?

[00:06:40]>> Yes, hot is fine.

[00:06:42]>> Any sugar?

[00:06:44]>> Just a small amount, please.

[00:06:46]>> Sure, would you like a snack with it?

[00:06:50]>> Yes, what cookies do you have?

[00:06:53]>> We have almond cookies and chocolate cookies.

[00:06:57]>> I will take the chocolate one.

[00:07:00]>> Great, will you stay here?

[00:07:03]>> Yes, I will sit for a few minutes.

[00:07:06]>> Your total is $6.

[00:07:09]>> Card is okay?

[00:07:11]>> Yes, please tap it here.

[00:07:13]>> Done.

[00:07:14]>> Thank you, your order will be ready shortly.

[00:07:18]>> Perfect, I will wait there.

[00:07:21]>> Here is your espresso and cookie.

[00:07:24]>> Thank you, it looks good.

[00:07:26]>> Enjoy.

[00:07:28]>> Thanks, have a good day.

[00:07:30]>> You too.

[00:07:32]Hello, what do you need today?

[00:07:35]>> Hi, I want some drinking water.

[00:07:38]>> Sure, small bottles or big bottles?

[00:07:42]>> Big bottles, please.

[00:07:44]>> How many?

[00:07:45]>> Two bottles.

[00:07:46]>> Do you want them cold?

[00:07:48]>> Yes, cold ones would be better.

[00:07:51]>> I will get them from the fridge.

[00:07:53]>> Thank you.

[00:07:54]>> Here you are.

[00:07:55]>> Is this mineral water?

[00:07:57]>> Yes, it is mineral water.

[00:08:00]>> Great. Do you also have juice?

[00:08:03]>> Yes, apple, orange, and mango.

[00:08:06]>> I will take orange juice.

[00:08:09]>> Sure.

[00:08:10]>> Do you have any chocolate?

[00:08:12]>> Yes, near the counter.

[00:08:14]>> I will take one bar.

[00:08:16]>> Anything else?

[00:08:18]>> No, that is all.

[00:08:20]>> The total is $7.

[00:08:22]>> Can I use my card?

[00:08:24]>> Yes, please tap here.

[00:08:27]>> Done.

[00:08:28]>> Payment is complete.

[00:08:30]>> Can I have a bag?

[00:08:31]>> Yes, here you go.

[00:08:33]>> Thank you.

[00:08:34]>> Have a good day.

[00:08:37]Hi, welcome to the stationery shop.

[00:08:40]>> Hello, I need items for my class.

[00:08:44]>> Sure, what are you looking for?

[00:08:47]>> Pens, notebooks, and pencils.

[00:08:51]>> What pen colors do you need?

[00:08:54]>> Blue, black, and one red.

[00:08:57]>> Do you prefer smooth pens or simple pens?

[00:09:02]>> Simple pens are okay.

[00:09:04]>> How many?

[00:09:06]>> Four blue and three black.

[00:09:09]>> And one red pen.

[00:09:12]>> Yes, please.

[00:09:14]>> What about notebooks?

[00:09:16]>> I need three large notebooks.

[00:09:19]>> Lined pages or plain pages?

[00:09:23]>> Lined pages.

[00:09:24]>> Which colors?

[00:09:26]>> One blue and two black.

[00:09:29]>> Good. Do you need pencils?

[00:09:32]>> Yes, one small pack.

[00:09:35]>> Erasers?

[00:09:36]>> Two erasers, please.

[00:09:38]>> Anything else?

[00:09:40]>> A black marker, too.

[00:09:42]>> Sure. Let me put everything in a bag.

[00:09:46]>> Thank you.

[00:09:47]>> Your total is $25.

[00:09:50]>> Can I pay by card?

[00:09:52]>> Yes. Please tap here.

[00:09:55]>> Done.

[00:09:56]>> Here is your receipt.

[00:09:57]>> Thanks. My classes start soon.

[00:10:00]>> Good luck with your studies.

[00:10:04]Hello. How can I help you today?

[00:10:06]>> Hi. I want to borrow English books.

[00:10:10]>> Sure. Do you have your library card?

[00:10:13]>> Yes. Here it is.

[00:10:15]>> Thank you. Are you a beginner?

[00:10:18]>> Yes. I need easy books.

[00:10:21]>> We have a beginner section.

[00:10:23]>> Great. I want books with simple words.

[00:10:27]>> This grammar book is very clear.

[00:10:30]>> Nice. I will take it.

[00:10:32]>> Do you also want conversation practice?

[00:10:35]>> Yes. That would help me.

[00:10:38]>> This book has daily dialogues.

[00:10:41]>> Perfect.

[00:10:42]>> We also have short stories.

[00:10:45]>> I like stories.

[00:10:47]>> This storybook is easy to read.

[00:10:49]>> I will borrow that, too.

[00:10:52]>> You can borrow five books.

[00:10:54]>> I will take four today.

[00:10:57]>> You can keep them for 14 days.

[00:11:00]>> Can I extend the time?

[00:11:02]>> Yes. You can renew online.

[00:11:04]>> Can I return late?

[00:11:06]>> There is a small fee.

[00:11:08]>> Okay. I will return them on time.

[00:11:12]>> Let me scan the books.

[00:11:14]>> Sure.

[00:11:15]>> All done. Here are your books.

[00:11:18]>> Thank you so much.

[00:11:20]>> Enjoy reading.

[00:11:22]Hello. Welcome to the language center.

[00:11:25]>> Hi. I want to start an English class.

[00:11:28]>> Sure. Have you studied English before?

[00:11:31]>> Only a little.

[00:11:32]>> That is fine. We have beginner classes.

[00:11:35]>> Good. I want to speak better.

[00:11:37]>> Why do you need English?

[00:11:39]>> For my job and travel.

[00:11:41]>> That is a useful goal.

[00:11:43]>> Do you have evening classes?

[00:11:45]>> Yes, three evenings a week.

[00:11:47]>> Which days?

[00:11:49]>> Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

[00:11:51]>> What time do they start?

[00:11:53]>> At 6:00 in the evening.

[00:11:55]>> That is good for me.

[00:11:56]>> The class ends at 8:00.

[00:11:58]>> How long is the course?

[00:12:00]>> 1 month.

[00:12:01]>> What is the fee?

[00:12:03]>> $150.

[00:12:05]>> Okay, I want to join.

[00:12:07]>> Great. May I have your name?

[00:12:09]>> Michael Brown.

[00:12:10]>> Phone number, please?

[00:12:12]>> 555-123-4567 >> And your email?

[00:12:18]>> [email protected] >> Thank you. Your class starts next Monday.

[00:12:24]>> Wonderful. I am ready to learn.

[00:12:27]>> We are happy to welcome you.

[00:12:30]>> You look quiet today.

[00:12:32]>> Yes, I am thinking about my life.

[00:12:35]>> Is everything okay?

[00:12:37]>> Yes, but life feels very different now.

[00:12:40]>> Different from what?

[00:12:42]>> Different from the dreams I had before.

[00:12:45]>> I understand that feeling.

[00:12:47]>> When I was young, I wanted many big things.

[00:12:51]>> Like what?

[00:12:52]>> A big house, a great job, and easy life.

[00:12:57]>> Many people dream like that.

[00:12:59]>> Now, I just want peace.

[00:13:02]>> Peace is very important.

[00:13:05]>> Yes, and I want to be happy.

[00:13:08]>> That is a beautiful goal.

[00:13:10]>> Did you have big dreams, too?

[00:13:12]>> Yes, I wanted to travel everywhere.

[00:13:16]>> Do you still want that?

[00:13:17]>> Yes, but slowly.

[00:13:20]>> Life gives many responsibilities.

[00:13:23]>> True, work, bills, and family.

[00:13:26]>> Sometimes it feels hard.

[00:13:28]>> But you are still moving forward.

[00:13:31]>> I hope so.

[00:13:32]>> What dream do you have now?

[00:13:34]>> I want a peaceful home and good work.

[00:13:38]>> That is possible.

[00:13:39]>> Curious, what about you?

[00:13:42]>> I want to build something of my own.

[00:13:45]>> That sounds meaningful.

[00:13:47]>> We should keep trying.

[00:13:49]>> Yes, dreams can change, but they do not end.

[00:13:53]>> Exactly.

[00:13:55]What are you looking at?

[00:13:57]>> Travel photos. They make me want a holiday.

[00:14:00]>> Same here. We need a break.

[00:14:02]>> Should we plan something?

[00:14:04]>> Yes. How about next month?

[00:14:06]>> That sounds exciting.

[00:14:08]>> Where should we go?

[00:14:09]>> I want a place with beaches.

[00:14:12]>> Then Miami could be nice.

[00:14:14]>> Good idea. I want warm weather.

[00:14:16]>> Me, too. How many days?

[00:14:18]>> Hmm. Six or seven days.

[00:14:22]>> Seven days sounds better.

[00:14:23]>> Should we book a hotel?

[00:14:25]>> Yes, hotels are easier.

[00:14:27]>> I want a room with a nice view.

[00:14:30]>> And I want breakfast included.

[00:14:32]>> Of course you do.

[00:14:33]>> What do you want to do there?

[00:14:35]>> Swim, relax, and take photos.

[00:14:38]>> I want to visit local places, too.

[00:14:40]>> We can make a simple plan.

[00:14:42]>> What about money?

[00:14:43]>> Maybe $1,000 each.

[00:14:46]>> That should be okay.

[00:14:48]>> We should check flights soon.

[00:14:50]>> I will look tonight.

[00:14:51]>> I will search for hotels.

[00:14:53]>> This will be fun.

[00:14:55]>> Yes, we need this trip.

[00:14:58]>> Can we talk about our plans?

[00:15:01]>> Yes, I like talking about the future.

[00:15:04]>> Where do you see us living?

[00:15:06]>> Maybe in a peaceful town.

[00:15:09]>> I like that idea.

[00:15:11]>> What about you?

[00:15:12]>> I would love to live near water.

[00:15:15]>> Near a lake or beach?

[00:15:18]>> Maybe near the beach.

[00:15:20]>> That sounds beautiful.

[00:15:21]>> Do you want a house?

[00:15:23]>> Yes, a small house.

[00:15:26]>> With a garden?

[00:15:27]>> Yes, a small garden with flowers.

[00:15:30]>> I want a nice kitchen.

[00:15:33]>> So we can cook together.

[00:15:35]>> Yes, every weekend.

[00:15:37]>> What about jobs?

[00:15:39]>> I want steady work.

[00:15:41]>> I want work that makes me happy.

[00:15:44]>> That is important.

[00:15:46]>> We also need to save money.

[00:15:48]>> Yes, little by little.

[00:15:51]>> Do you want to travel one day?

[00:15:53]>> Yes, with you.

[00:15:55]>> Which place first?

[00:15:57]>> Maybe Japan.

[00:15:59]>> I like that.

[00:16:00]>> Do you want a pet?

[00:16:01]>> Maybe a cat.

[00:16:03]>> I like dogs.

[00:16:05]>> Then maybe both.

[00:16:07]>> Do you think we can make it?

[00:16:09]>> Yes, if we stay patient.

[00:16:11]>> And work hard.

[00:16:13]>> Together.