English Conversation Practice for Beginners Learn English Asking for Directions - Easy English Practice

Casual conversation, Emma and Jake. Hi, Jake. How are you? Hello, Emma. I'm fine, thanks. It's good to see you. Good to see you, too. How was your weekend? It was great. I went shopping. That sounds fun. Yes, I bought a new jacket. Nice. What color is it? It's blue, my favorite color. Blue is a good color. Thank you. How was your weekend? It was quiet. I stayed home. Did you watch TV? Yes, and I read a book. What book did you read? A mystery story. I like mysteries, too. We have similar taste. Yes, we do. Are you busy now? No, I'm free. Why? Want to get coffee? Yes, I'd love to. Great. Let's go to that cafe. Good idea. I'm ready. Let's go then. Introducing yourself, Maria and Daniel. Hello, my name is Maria. Hi, I'm Daniel. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, too. Where are you from? I'm from Spain. And you? I'm from Canada. Do you live here now? Yes, I moved here last month. I've been here for one year. Do you like it here? Yes, I like it very much. What do you do? I'm a teacher. What about you? I work in a bank. Do you like your job? Yes, it's interesting. My job is fun, too. How old are you? I'm 28. And you? I'm 30. Do you have any hobbies? I like playing tennis. You? I enjoy reading books. It was nice talking to you. You, too. See you again. Talking about someone, Liam and Zoe. Do you know Eric? Yes, I know him. What is he like? He's very nice. Is he tall? Yes, he is. What color is his hair? Black. Does he wear glasses? No, he doesn't. Is he married? Yes, he is. Does he have children? Yes, one son and one daughter. How old are they? They're five and seven. What does Eric do? He's a teacher. Where does he work? At the high school. Is he a good teacher? Yes, very good. Do you like him? Yes, he's my friend. Do you like him? Yes, he's my friend. How long have you known him? For ten years. That's a long time. Yes, we met in college. Will I meet him soon? Yes, at my party next week. Great! I want to meet him. He wants to meet you, too. Taking a taxi. Alex and driver Mr. Patel. Taxi. Can you stop, please? Yes. Where would you like to go? To the airport, please. Which airport? The International Airport. Okay, I know the way. How long will it take? About 30 minutes. Is there a lot of traffic? Not too bad right now. How much will it cost? About $25. Can I pay with a credit card? Yes, I accept credit cards. Thank you. Is this your car? Yes, it's my taxi. It's very clean. Thank you. I clean it every day. Do you work long hours? Yes, I start at 6 a.m. That's early. Yes, but I like my job. We're almost there, right? Yes, just five more minutes. Thank you for the ride. You're welcome. That's $23.50. Here's $25. Keep the change. Thank you. Have a good flight. Asking for clarification, Leo and Stranger. Excuse me. Can you repeat that? Yes. Turn right at the corner. Right or left? Right. Not left. Thank you. How far is it? About two blocks. Two blocks. That's not far. Yes, it's very close. What was the name again? Central Park Restaurant. Can you spell that? C-N-T-R-A-L-P-A-R-K. Thank you. Is it expensive? What do you mean by expensive? More than $20 per person? No, about $15 per person. That's good. What time does it open? Sorry, what did you ask? What time does it open? It opens at 11 a.m. And it closes? It closes at 10 p.m. I didn't understand. 10 p.m.? Yes, 10 o'clock at night. Now I understand. Thank you. You're welcome. Anything else? No, that's all. Thanks for your help. No problem. Buying clothes, Nina and sales clerk. Can I help you? Yes, I need a new shirt. What size do you wear? Medium. What color do you like? Blue or green? We have this blue shirt. It looks nice. How much is it? $25. Can I try it on? Yes, the fitting room is there. Thank you. How does it fit? It's too big. Do you have a small? Yes, here's a small blue shirt. Thank you. I'll try this one. Take your time. This fits much better. It looks good on you. I'll take it. Where do I pay? At the counter over there. Do you take credit cards? Yes, we take all cards. Great. Thank you for your help. You're welcome. Anything else? No, just the shirt today. Enjoy your new shirt. Thank you. Have a nice day. You too. Asking about someone's day, Chloe and Ben. Hi, how was your day? It was good. How about yours? My day was busy. What did you do today? I worked all day. Where do you work? I work in a store. Do you like your job? Yes, it's nice. I meet many people. That sounds good. What did you do today? I went to school. What do you study? I study English. Is it difficult? Sometimes. But I like it. Did you eat lunch? Yes, I had a sandwich. I had pizza for lunch. Pizza is delicious. Yes, I love pizza. What will you do tonight? I'll watch TV. You? I'll call my family. That's nice. Have a good evening. You too. See you tomorrow. Talking about English study, Ava and Mark. Do you study English? Yes, I do. How long have you studied? For six months now. Is it difficult? Sometimes. But I enjoy it. Where do you study? At a language school. How often do you go? Three times a week. Do you have homework? Yes, every day. What's the hardest part? Speaking is difficult. I agree. Speaking is hard. Reading is easier for me. Do you watch English movies? Yes, with subtitles. That's a good way to learn. I listen to English songs, too. Why do you study English? For my job. I need it. Do you have an English teacher? Yes. Her name is Ms. Johnson. Is she a good teacher? Very good and patient. Do you speak English at work? Sometimes with customers. Your English sounds good. Thank you. I practice every day. Keep it up. You're doing well. Thank you for the encouragement. Checking into a hotel. Oliver and receptionist. Good evening. Welcome to our hotel. Thank you. I have a reservation. What is your name? My name is Oliver White. Let me check. Yes, I see it. Is my room ready? Yes, it is. What room number? Room 304 on the third floor. Does it have a window? Yes, with a nice view. Great. Is breakfast included? Yes, from 7 to 10 a.m. Where is the breakfast room? On the first floor. What time is checkout? At 11 a.m. Is there Wi-Fi? Yes, free Wi-Fi everywhere. What's the password? Password is hotel 123. Thank you. Where's the elevator? Just around that corner. Do I need a key card? Yes. Here you go. Thank you for your help. Enjoy your stay, Mr. White. Thank you. Good night. Describing your house, Ella and Noah. Where do you live? I live in a small house. How many rooms do you have? Five rooms. What rooms are they? Kitchen, bathroom, living room and two bedrooms. Is your house big? No, it's small but nice. Do you have a garden? Yes, a small garden. What color is your house? It's white with a blue door. Do you live alone? No, I live with my family. Is your kitchen big? No, it's small but modern. What's in your living room? A sofa, TV and table. What color is your sofa? It's brown. Do you have a dining table? Yes, in the kitchen. Is your house old or new? It's quite new, only five years old. Do you like your house? Yes, I love it. Is it near your work? Yes, just ten minutes away. That's nice. Yes, it's very convenient. Asking for recommendations, Eastlaw and local resident. Excuse me, I'm new here. Welcome. Can I help you? Yes. Where's a good restaurant? There's a nice one on Main Street. What kind of food? Italian. Very delicious. Is it expensive? No, it's quite reasonable. Thank you. Any good coffee shops? Yes. Try Coffee Corner nearby. Is it far from here? No, just two blocks away. Can I walk there? Yes, it's a short walk. What about a bookstore? There's one next to the coffee shop. Perfect. Do they sell English books? Yes, many. Any nice parks around here? City Park is very beautiful. Can I go there by bus? Yes. Take bus number 5. Where's the bus stop? At the end of this street. Thank you for all your help. You're welcome. Anything else? No, that's all. Enjoy your time here. Thanks. Have a nice day. You too. Renting a car. Henry and Agent. Hello. I want to rent a car. Of course. For how many days? For three days. What size car would you like? A small one, please. We have a Ford Focus available. How much is it per day? Forty dollars per day. Is insurance included? No, insurance is extra. How much is the insurance? Fifteen dollars per day. Do I need a credit card? Yes, we require one. When can I pick up the car? You can take it now. What time do I return it? By 5 p.m. on the return day. Do I need to fill the gas tank? Yes. Please return it full. Where do I return the car? Right here at this office. Do you have a driver's license? Do you need my driver's license? Yes, please. Here it is. Thank you. Please sign here. Where do I sign? On this line. Got it. Here are the keys. Thank you. Have a safe trip. Casual conversation, Emma and Jake. Hi, Jake. How are you? Hello, Emma. I'm fine, thanks. It's good to see you. Good to see you, too. How was your weekend? It was great. I went shopping. That sounds fun. Yes, I bought a new jacket. Nice. What color is it? It's blue, my favorite color. Blue is a good color. Thank you. How was your weekend? It was quiet. I stayed home. Did you watch TV? Yes, and I read a book. What book did you read? A mystery story. I like mysteries, too. We have similar taste. Yes, we do. Are you busy now? No, I'm free. Why? Want to get coffee? Yes, I'd love to. Great. Let's go to that cafe. Good idea. I'm ready. Let's go then. Introducing yourself, Maria and Daniel. Hello, my name is Maria. Hi, I'm Daniel. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, too. Where are you from? I'm from Spain. And you? I'm from Canada. Do you live here now? Yes, I moved here last month. I've been here for one year. Do you like it here? Yes, I like it very much. What do you do? I'm a teacher. What about you? I work in a bank. Do you like your job? Yes, it's interesting. My job is fun, too. How old are you? I'm 28. And you? I'm 30. Do you have any hobbies? I like playing tennis. You? I enjoy reading books. It was nice talking to you. You, too. See you again. Talking about someone, Liam and Zoe. Do you know Eric? Yes, I know him. What is he like? He's very nice. Is he tall? Yes, he is. What color is his hair? Black. Does he wear glasses? No, he doesn't. Is he married? Yes, he is. Does he have children? Yes, one son and one daughter. How old are they? They're five and seven. What does Eric do? He's a teacher. Where does he work? At the high school. Is he a good teacher? Yes, very good. Do you like him? Yes, he's my friend. Do you like him? Yes, he's my friend. How long have you known him? For ten years. That's a long time. Yes, we met in college. Will I meet him soon? Yes, at my party next week. Great. I want to meet him. He wants to meet you, too. Taking a taxi. Alex and driver Mr. Patel. Taxi. Can you stop, please? Yes. Where would you like to go? To the airport, please. Which airport? The International Airport. Okay, I know the way. How long will it take? About 30 minutes. Is there a lot of traffic? Not too bad right now. How much will it cost? About $25. Can I pay with a credit card? Yes, I accept credit cards. Thank you. Is this your car? Yes, it's my taxi. It's very clean. Thank you. I clean it every day. Do you work long hours? Yes, I start at 6 a.m. That's early. Yes, but I like my job. We're almost there, right? Yes, just five more minutes. Thank you for the ride. You're welcome. That's $23.50. Here's $25. Keep the change. Thank you. Have a good flight. Asking for clarification, Leo and Stranger. Excuse me. Can you repeat that? Yes. Turn right at the corner. Right or left? Right, not left. Thank you. How far is it? About two blocks. Two blocks. That's not far. Yes, it's very close. What was the name again? Central Park Restaurant. Can you spell that? C-N-T-R-A-L-P-A-R-K Thank you. Is it expensive? What do you mean by expensive? More than $20 per person? No, about $15 per person. That's good. What time does it open? Sorry, what did you ask? What time does it open? It opens at 11 a.m. And it closes? It closes at 10 p.m. I didn't understand. 10 p.m.? Yes, 10 o'clock at night. Now I understand. Thank you. You're welcome. Anything else? No, that's all. Thanks for your help. No problem. Can I help you? Yes, I need a new shirt. What size do you wear? Medium. What color do you like? Blue or green. We have this blue shirt. It looks nice. How much is it? $25. Can I try it on? Yes, the fitting room is there. Thank you. How does it fit? It's too big. Do you have a small? Yes, here's a small blue shirt. Thank you. I'll try this one. Take your time. This fits much better. It looks good on you. I'll take it. Where do I pay? At the counter over there. Do you take credit cards? Yes, we take all cards. Great. Thank you for your help. You're welcome. Anything else? No, just the shirt today. Enjoy your new shirt. Thank you. Have a nice day. You too. Asking about someone's day, Chloe and Ben. Hi, how was your day? It was good. How about yours? My day was busy. What did you do today? I worked all day. Where do you work? I work in a store. Do you like your job? Yes, it's nice. I meet many people. That sounds good. What did you do today? I went to school. What do you study? I study English. Is it difficult? Sometimes, but I like it. Did you eat lunch? Yes, I had a sandwich. I had pizza for lunch. Pizza is delicious. Yes, I love pizza. What will you do tonight? I'll watch TV. You? I'll call my family. That's nice. Have a good evening. You too. See you tomorrow. Talking about English study, Ava and Mark. Do you study English? Yes, I do. How long have you studied? For six months now. Is it difficult? Sometimes, but I enjoy it. Where do you study? At a language school. How often do you go? Three times a week. Do you have homework? Yes, every day. What's the hardest part? Speaking is difficult. I agree. Speaking is hard. Reading is easier for me. Do you watch English movies? Yes, with subtitles. That's a good way to learn. I listen to English songs, too. Why do you study English? For my job. I need it. Do you have an English teacher? Yes. Her name is Ms. Johnson. Is she a good teacher? Very good and patient. Do you speak English at work? Sometimes, with customers. Your English sounds good. Thank you. I practice every day. Keep it up. You're doing well. Thank you for the encouragement. Checking into a hotel, Oliver and receptionist. Good evening. Welcome to our hotel. Thank you. I have a reservation. What is your name? My name is Oliver White. Let me check. Yes, I see it. Is my room ready? Yes, it is. What room number? Room 304 on the third floor. Does it have a window? Yes, with a nice view. Great. Is breakfast included? Yes, from 7 to 10 a.m. Where is the breakfast room? On the first floor. What time is checkout? At 11 a.m. Is there Wi-Fi? Yes, free Wi-Fi everywhere. What's the password? Password is hotel 123. Thank you. Where's the elevator? Just around that corner. Do I need a key card? Yes. Here you go. Thank you for your help. Enjoy your stay, Mr. White. Thank you. Good night. Describing your house, Ella and Noah. Where do you live? I live in a small house. How many rooms do you have? Five rooms. What rooms are they? Kitchen, bathroom, living room, and two bedrooms. Is your house big? No, it's small but nice. Do you have a garden? Yes, a small garden. What color is your house? It's white with a blue door. Do you live alone? No, I live with my family. Is your kitchen big? No, it's small but modern. What's in your living room? A sofa, TV, and table. What color is your sofa? It's brown. Do you have a dining table? Yes, in the kitchen. Is your house old or new? It's quite new, only five years old. Do you like your house? Yes, I love it. Is it near your work? Yes, just ten minutes away. That's nice. Yes, it's very convenient. Asking for recommendations, Eastlaw and local resident. Excuse me, I'm new here. Welcome. Can I help you? Yes. Where's a good restaurant? There's a nice one on Main Street. What kind of food? Italian. Very delicious. Is it expensive? No, it's quite reasonable. Thank you. Any good coffee shops? Yes. Try Coffee Corner nearby. Is it far from here? No, just two blocks away. Can I walk there? Yes, it's a short walk. What about a bookstore? There's one next to the coffee shop. Perfect. Do they sell English books? Yes, many. Any nice parks around here? City Park is very beautiful. Can I go there by bus? Yes, take bus number five. Where's the bus stop? At the end of this street. Thank you for all your help. You're welcome. Anything else? No, that's all. Enjoy your time here. Thanks. Have a nice day. You too. Renting a car. Henry and Agent. Hello. I want to rent a car. Of course. For how many days? For three days. What size car would you like? A small one, please. We have a Ford Focus available. How much is it per day? Forty dollars per day. Is insurance included? No, insurance is extra. How much is the insurance? Fifteen dollars per day. Do I need a credit card? Yes, we require one. When can I pick up the car? You can take it now. What time do I return it? By 5 p.m. on the return day. Do I need to fill the gas tank? Yes, please return it full. Where do I return the car? Right here at this office. Do you need my driver's license? Yes, please. Here it is. Thank you. Please sign here. Where do I sign? On this line. Got it. Here are the keys. Thank you. Have a safe trip.