Learning a foreign language should take place in a complex: reading books and newspapers, watching TV shows, writing essays and letters, Kato Lomb, a translator, a polyglot who mastered 16 languages, most of which she mastered on her own, said that a language can be compared to a fortress, which you need to attack from different sides. That is, in addition to working with grammar books, it is also important to read the press and fiction, communicate with representatives of other countries, listen to songs and watch foreign films in the original. Dialogue in English or another foreign language - quality learning.
How to learn new words and phrases?
Each language has certain speech clichés and features of word combinations. Many people make the mistake of memorizing only lists of individual lexical units. In the future, communication problems may arise due to the inability to combine words and make sentences. The process of mastering the language will be much easier if you initially pay more attention to word combinations and phrases. New vocabulary is much better remembered if used in conversation. One of the most effective ways to assimilate information and learn to speak fluently in a foreign language is to compose a dialogue on each topic in English or another language being studied. The connection of the educational process with practical activities will significantly increase the chances of mastering grammar and vocabulary in the shortest possible time.
Greeting and farewell
Any conversation begins with a greeting and ends with a farewell. So it is important to know at least the minimum that allows you to ask how the interlocutor is doing and answer a similar question. There are several basic phrases and phrases for such a case.
phrase and translation | comment | example |
| Informal greeting, most often used in communication with friends and relatives. | Hey Ben! I'm glad to see you! Hello Ben! I'm glad to see you! |
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Good morning (or afternoon, evening, night). Good morning (or afternoon, evening, good night). | Common greeting. | Good morning Mr. Perkins. Nice day, isn't it? Good morning Mr Perkins. Beautiful day, isn't it? |
Good bye, bye bye. Goodbye. | Frequently used words | Bye bye, John, see you later. - Bye, John, see you later. |
| Most often translated as "hello", "good afternoon". | Hello, my dear friend! Hello my dear friend! |
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How are you? - How is your daughter (son, mother etc.) Very well. Not bad. - Very good. Not bad. | Simple phrases that allow you to find out how the interlocutor or his relatives, friends and acquaintances are doing. | Good morning Mr. Brown. I haven't seen your family for a long time. How are your children? Good morning Mr Brown. I haven't seen your family for a long time. How are your children? |
Acquaintance
When meeting a new person, as a rule, simple questions are asked regarding the name, profession, home country, and many others.
Here is a small number of phrases that you need to master, starting to study. This is a necessary minimum for acquaintance and communication, which can later be supplemented with other expressions.
| phrase with translation | example |
What is your (her, his) name? What is your (her, his) name? My name is... - My name is... | Who is that girl? What is her name? - Who is that girl? What is her name? |
How old are you (she is, he is)? - How old are you (her, him)? | How old is your best friend? - How old is your best friend? |
Where do you (does she, does he) live? - Where do you live (she, he lives)? I live in... - I live in... | Where does your brother live? - Where does your brother live? |
Do you speak (understand) Spanish? - Do you speak (understand) Spanish? I speak (a little) Spanish. - I speak (a little) Spanish. | Have you seen the new girl? She "ll be learned in our school. She" s from France. Have you seen the new one? She will study at our school. She is from France. |
What "s your (her, his) nationality? - Who are you (she, she) by nationality? I "man (a) Italian (American, Australian, Ukrainian, Russian etc.) - I am Italian (American, Australian, Ukrainian, Russian). | What's his nationality? What is his nationality? |
Where do you work? - Where do you work? I "m a teacher (student, clerk, engineer, lawyer, programmer, pianist, composer, actor, taxi-driver, office-cleaner). - I am a teacher (student, clerk, engineer, lawyer, programmer, pianist, composer, actor, taxi driver, cleaner). | Where does she work? Where does she work? |
Gratitude
Politeness is an essential part of communication. Even for those who are just starting to learn the language, the simple phrases below should be included in the English dialogue.
| phrase and translation | comments | usage examples |
Thank you, thanks. | The easiest way to express gratitude. | Thank you for smth. (for coming so soon, for the present). Thank you for anything (for coming so soon, for a gift). |
I appreciate (that, your help, etc.) I appreciate (this, your help) | Frequently used expression. | Helen appreciates their help. Elena appreciates their help. |
You are welcome, think nothing of it, not at all, no thanks at all, no problem, no trouble, don't mention it. Nothing, no thanks. The pleasure was mine, it was a pleasure With pleasure, it makes me happy. | Common answers to the Russian equivalents of which are the phrases "no way", "please". | I "m so grateful to you! I am so grateful to you! No need to thank me, it makes me happy. |
I "m (very) grateful (thankful) to you. I am very grateful to you. | Another way to express gratitude. | My friend is thankful to her. - My friend is grateful to her. |
Apologies
The ability to ask for forgiveness is another side of etiquette that is important to master.
words and translation | comments | |
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. | It is used as an apology in advance when you need to apologize to the interlocutor for questions, comments or requests that follow. This is a kind of rather a way to start a conversation, to attract the attention of the interlocutor, rather than an apology. | Escuse me, sir, could you tell me how can I get to the station. Excuse me (I'm sorry), sir, can you tell me how to get to the station? Excuse me, but you are wrong. I'm sorry, but you are wrong. Excuse me, could you open those windows? I'm sorry, could you open those windows? |
Sorry, I "m sorry, we are sorry etc. Sorry, I (we) are very sorry, I'm sorry. | Apologies for bad deeds and other unpleasant moments. | I "m sorry. My daughter has broken that chinese vase. Sorry, my daughter broke that one They are sorry about that. They're sorry it happened. |
sorry, Sorry. | Most often used when the speaker did not hear the words of the interlocutor. Pronounced with an interrogative intonation. | Pardon, I didn't catch (I missed, I didn't get) your last words (most of your words). Sorry, I didn't hear the last words (most of the words). |
| This expression has a strong meaning and is used only in cases where it is necessary for the damage caused on a significant scale. For example, betrayal | Please forgive me if you can. Please forgive if you can. |
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It's all right. That's ok. - It's all right, nothing. Don "t worry about that. - Don't worry about it, don't worry. | This can be heard in response to an apology. | Oh, I'm awfully sorry. Oh, I'm terribly sorry. |
Any simple dialogue in English includes several of the above phrases.
Dialogue example
Using simple and most common phrases, which includes English for beginners, dialogues, as knowledge deepens, can be supplemented with new words.
| English version | translation |
Hello! How are you? I saw you last morning with my sister. What is your name? | - Hey! How are you? I saw you last morning with my sister. What is your name? - Hey! Well thank you. I remember you. My name is Angela. And you? - Beautiful name. I am Monica. I live not far from here. And you? Where do you live? - I live in that house. - You (came) from Spain? - No, I'm from France. - Where do you work? - I am a student. I study foreign languages. - Oh, that's great! - Sorry. And now I have to go. It was a pleasure to meet you. See you later. - Nice to meet you too. Till. |
With the help of simple expressions, it is quite possible to communicate at the household level. Spoken English in conversations is one of the best ways to get used to a new language. It is important not only to learn a large number of words and understand grammar, but also to learn how to apply the acquired knowledge in practice.
Dialogues are a wonderful way to learn a language, which is why beginners to learn English simply must pay attention to dialogues. This article presents dialogues for beginners with translation into Russian ( Dialogs for beginners).
! note- These dialogues are designed for beginner adults. Children who are just starting to learn English will find them difficult. Dialogues for children with translation you will find here.
The dialogues presented are related to various everyday situations.
On the site you will also find simple dialogues on the following topics: (At the hotel), (At the airport), (At the doctor), (In the store), (In the restaurant), etc.
Dialogue for Beginners. Where do you live?
ALICE: Where do you live?
BILL: I live in Pasadena.
ALICE: Where is Pasadena?
BILL: It's in California.
ALICE: Is it in northern California?
Bill: No. It's in southern California.
ALICE: Is Pasadena a big city?
BILL: It's pretty big.
ALICE: How big is "pretty big"?
BILL: It has about 145,000 people.
ALICE: How big is Los Angeles?
BILL: It has about 4 million people.
TRANSLATION: Where do you live?
Alice: Where do you live?
Bill: I live in Pasadena.
Alice: Where is Pasadena?
Bill: In California.
Alice: Northern California?
Bill: No. In Southern California.
Alice: Is Pasadena a big city?
Bill: Yes, quite big.
Alice: What do you mean "pretty big"?
Bill: It has about 145,000 people.
Alice: How big is Los Angeles?
Bill: There are about 4 million people there.
Dialogue for Beginners. Walking the dog.
ALICE: Where are you going?
BILL: I have to walk the dog.
ALICE: What kind of dog do you have?
BILL: I have a little poodle.
ALICE: Poodles bark a lot.
BILL: They sure do.
ALICE: They bark at everything.
BILL: They never shut up.
ALICE: Why did you get a poodle?
BILL: It's my mom's dog.
ALICE: So she likes poodles.
BILL: She says they're good watchdogs.
TRANSLATION: Dog walking.
Alice: Where are you going?
Bill: I need to walk the dog.
Alice: What kind of dog do you have?
Bill: I have a small poodle.
Alice: Poodles bark a lot.
Bill: Definitely.
Alice: They bark at everything.
Bill: They never shut up.
Alice: Why did you get a poodle?
Bill: This is my mom's dog.
Alice: So she loves poodles.
Bill: She says they are good watchdogs.
Dialogue for Beginners. Let's go to the beach!
ALICE: Let's go to the beach.
BILL: That's a great idea.
ALICE: We haven't been in a while.
BILL: We haven't been in a month.
ALICE: The last time we went, you almost drowned.
BILL: No, I didn't.
ALICE: Then why did the lifeguard dive into the water?
BILL: I think he wanted to cool off.
ALICE: He swam right up to you.
BILL: And then he turned right around.
ALICE: Maybe you're right.
BILL: Maybe we should get going.
TRANSLATION: Let's go to the beach
Alice: Let's go to the beach.
Bill: That's a great idea.
Alice: We haven't been there for a long time.
Bill: We haven't been there in a month.
Alice: The last time we were at the beach, you nearly drowned.
Bill: Not true.
Alice: Then why did the lifeguard dive into the water?
Bill: I think he wanted to freshen up.
Alice: He swam straight towards you.
Bill: And then turned right.
Alice: Maybe you're right.
Bill: Maybe it's time for us to go?
Dialogue for Beginners. What's on TV?
ALICE: I'm bored.
BILL: What's on TV?
ALICE: Nothing.
BILL: There must be something on TV!
ALICE: Nothing that's interesting.
BILL: What about that new game show?
ALICE: Which one?
BILL: "Deal or No Deal
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ALICE: Tell me you're joking.
BILL: I love that show.
ALICE: I watched it once. That was enough.
BILL: It's on right now. Let's watch it together.
TRANSLATION: What is shown on TV?
Alice: I'm bored.
Bill: What's on TV?
Alice: Nothing.
Bill: Something must be shown!
Alice: Nothing interesting.
Bill: What about a new game show?
Alice: Which one?
Bill: "Handle - That won't do"
Alice: Admit it, you were joking.
Bill: I love this show.
Alice: I watched it once. It's enough.
Bill: The show is on right now. Let's see together.
Dialogue for Beginners. A nice place to live.
ALICE: I like living here.
BILL: I agree. Pasadena is a nice city.
ALICE: It's not too big.
BILL: And it's not too small.
ALICE: It has great weather all year long.
BILL: It has the Rose Parade.
ALICE: It has beautiful houses.
BILL: It has wonderful restaurants.
ALICE: It has great schools.
BILL: It's close to the mountains.
ALICE: The people are friendly.
BILL: I'm not ever going to leave.
TRANSLATION: Great place to live
Alice: I like living here.
Bill: I agree. Pasadena is a good city.
Alice: It's not too big.
Bill: And not too small.
Alice: The weather here is great all year round.
Bill: This is where the Rose Parade is held.
Alice: There are beautiful houses here.
Bill: There are great restaurants here.
Alice: There are excellent schools here.
Bill: The city is close to the mountains.
Alice: People are friendly here.
Bill: I will never leave here.
Dialogue for Beginners. A TV lover.
ALICE: You're watching too much TV.
BILL: What do you mean?
ALICE: I mean you're wasting your life.
BILL: I'm having fun.
ALICE: You're sitting there with your mouth open.
BILL: Who cares?
ALICE: I care. Do something.
BILL: Okay. I did something.
ALICE: What did you do?
BILL: I turned up the volume.
ALICE: That's not what I meant by do something?
BILL: Will you do something? Leave me alone.
TRANSLATION: TV lover
Alice: You watch too much TV.
Bill: What do you mean?
Alice: I mean you're wasting your life.
Bill: I'm having fun.
Alice: You just sit with your mouth open.
Bill: Who cares?
Alice: I care. Do something already.
Bill: Okay. Made.
Alice: What did you do?
Bill: Turn up the volume.
Alice: That's not what I meant when I said "do something".
Bill: Are you going to do something yourself? Leave me alone.
Dialogue for Beginners. two polite people.
ALICE: Excuse me.
BILL: Yes?
ALICE: Are you reading this paper?
BILL: Oh, no. Help yourself.
ALICE: I asked because the paper is sitting next to you.
BILL: Thank you. That's polite of you to ask.
ALICE: Some people would just pick it up.
BILL: Yes, I know. Some people are rude.
ALICE: I always try to be polite.
BILL: So do I.
ALICE: The world needs more polite people like us.
BILL: I agree 100 percent.
TRANSLATION: Two polite people
Alice: Sorry.
Bill: What is it?
Alice: Do you read this newspaper?
Bill: Oh no. Take it.
Alice: I asked because the newspaper is next to you.
Bill: Thanks. It was a polite gesture of you to ask first.
Alice: Some would just take the newspaper.
Bill: Yes. Some people are so rude.
Alice: I always try to be polite.
Bill: Me too.
Alice: The world needs polite people like us.
Bill: I agree 100 percent.
DIALOGUE FOR BEGINNERS: FRIENDS TALKING IN COLLEGE
Katrin: Hello, Mike! How are you?
Mike: I"m great! How are you doing?
Catherine: Good. Do you study here?
Mike: Yes, I am learning Spanish and taking an art class. What about you?
Katrin: I am taking an English class. How many times a week do you go to school?
Mike: I usually go to school twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays. How often do you go to school?
Katrin: I always go three times a week. I sometimes study at the library on the weekend.
Mike: Where do you work?
Katrin: I work at the grocery store on the weekends. What are you doing?
Mike: I work at the library every morning.
Katrin: How is your job?
Mike: I like working at the library. It's very quiet.
Catherine: Oh! I have a new car!
Mike: Wow! Really? What is it?
Katrin: It's a Ford convertible!
Mike: What does it look like?
Katrin: It's red and little.
Mike: Is it fast?
Catherine: Yes! Do you want a ride home?
Mike: Yes, I do.
Catherine: Hello Mike! How are you doing?
Mike: Great! How are you?
Katrina: Okay. Are you studying here?
Mike: Yes, I study Spanish and take art classes. And you?
Catherine: I study English. How many times a week do you go to class?
Mike: I usually go to classes twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays. And you?
Catherine: I go three times a week. And I study in the library on weekends.
Mike: Where do you work?
Catherine: I work at the grocery store on the weekends. And you?
Mike: I work in the library every morning.
Katrina: Do you like your job?
Mike: I like working in the library. It's very quiet here.
Katrina: Look! I have a new car!
Mike: Wow! Seriously? What car?
Catherine: It's a Ford convertible!
Mike: What does she look like?
Catherine: Red and small.
Mike: Fast?
Katrina: Yes! Take you home?
Mike: Of course.
Hope you liked these dialogues for beginners in English with translation.
A greeting is what every dialogue with any person begins with, regardless of whether you communicate in Russian, English or any other language. Therefore, it is especially important for novice English lovers to know what greetings are usually used when communicating with certain people. This will help to initially outline the scope and tone of further conversation. 
How to have a welcome conversation in English
Dependence of the dialogue on the situation
Further, the dialogue should develop depending on the situation. There can be many variations of the continuation of the conversation: these will be the so-called middle parts of the dialogues. Therefore, we will first introduce a few possible wordings of farewell in English − saying goodbye:
- good bye! - All the best! (Goodbye!)
- Bye Bye! or just Bye! — Till!
- so long! — Till! (See you!)
- see you later. — See you later. (See you later)
- See you (soon). - See you soon. or see you soon.
- Have a good (nice, fine) day! — I wish you a pleasant (good, good) day!
Now, after learning the basic wording of greetings and farewells in English, we can model any kind of greeting dialogues. They will include simple phrases that are understandable even for beginners. Let's look at some examples of English dialogue.
Example of friendly-respectful English dialogue
An example of a friendly-respectful English dialogue Suppose that our English student Jack Higgins left the house in the morning for a walk. He met a neighbor, Mrs. Dawson.
Jack: Good morning, Mrs Dawson!
Good morning Mrs Dawson!
Mrs Dawson: Oh, Jack! good morning! Haven't seen you for ages!
Oh Jack! Good morning! Have not seen you for a long time!
Jack: I am studying in Russia now and just came home for a vacation.
I am now studying in Russia and have just come home for the holidays.
Mrs Dawson: I see. I am really pleased to meet you!
Understand. I'm very glad to meet you!
Jack: I'm also glad to meet you. How are feeling today?
I am very pleased to meet you. How do you feel?
Mrs Dawson: Never better, my young friend! There is a wonderful weather for a stroll today, isn't it?
Good as never before, my young friend! It's lovely weather for a walk today, isn't it?
Jack: Yes, it's a beautiful sunny day today. I think you will enjoy it.
Yes, today is a beautiful sunny day. I think you will like it.
Mrs Dawson: Thank you! See you, Jack!
Thank you! See you again, Jack!
Jack: Good luck, Mrs Dawson!
Good luck Mrs Dawson!
Example of friendly slang English dialogue
Example of friendly slang English dialogue Eric: Hey man! What brought you here?
Hey guy (dude)! What fates?
Jack: Hey, Eric! Just came home to visit my parents.
Hey Eric! Just came to see my parents!
Eric: It's awesome that I met ya *
! It reminded me of my childhood.
It's great that I met you! It reminded me of our childhood.
Jack: Me too! We haven’t met since school times… What’s new?
Me too! We haven't seen each other since school days... What's new?
Eric: Nothing changed, I study and now lookin" for a job work. Have you got one?
Nothing has changed, I'm studying and looking for a part-time job. Do you have? (Job)
Jack: I can't get along with Russian language, so I've no chance for a job yet.
I'm still not very friendly with the Russian language, so I still have little chance of finding a job.
Eric: Oh, you're a brainy fellow, you'll find something!
Oh, you're a brainy kid, you'll find something!
Jack: Hope so!
Hope!
Eric: Lots of luck!
Good luck!
Jack: The same to you! so long!
You too! See you!
Eric: Bye!
Till!
Note: *ya = you, shortened slang
Jack continued his walk. A little later he met his schoolmaster, Mr. Newman. Consider the third version of the English conversation:
Official spoken dialogue
Official spoken dialogue Jack: Good morning Newman!
Good morning Mr Newman!
Mr. Newman: Oh, Jack Higgins! Good morning, young man! I guess you shouldn't be here.
Oh Jack Higgins! Good morning young man! I thought you weren't here.
Jack: I am also surprised! Nevertheless, I am happy to meet my best-loved teacher!
I am also surprised! However, I am happy to meet my favorite teacher!
Mr. Newman: Oh, thank you! You are highly polite, as usual!
Oh thanks! You, as always, are very polite!
Jack: You taught me to, did not you?
You taught me that, didn't you?
Mr. Newman: I did, and I taught many children, but you stand alone… It was a rare pleasure to have such an eager disciple.
That's right, and I taught many children, but no one can compare with you ... It was a rare pleasure for me to have such a diligent student.
Jack: I hope I deserve your compliment.
I hope I deserve your praise.
Mr. Newman: Sure you do! Are you studying anywhere now?
Certainly! Are you currently studying somewhere?
Jack: I study engineering at a wonderful university in Moscow.
I'm studying engineering at a great university in Moscow.
Mr. Newman: I guess that you will become an A1 specialist.
I am sure that you will become a highly qualified specialist.
Jack: Thank you! good bye!
Thank you! Goodbye!
Mr. Newman: All the best to you!
All the best to you!
In order to compose a dialogue in English on your own, you should first of all imagine its structure, draw some analogy with your everyday dialogue in your native language.
1) Any dialogue begins with a greeting. What it will be depends on who you are talking to. If this is an official or official (your boss, teacher, mayor of the city, just a stranger to you), then it is better to use a construction similar to the Russian “ Good afternoon / evening” - “ Good afternoon / evening” or neutral “ Hello" . If you are talking to a friend or other person close to you, you can use free and emotionally colored greetings, such as: “Hi!”, “How do you do?”, “Hey, What’s up?”.
(Note: in informal dialogues, the greeting phrase often includes questions such as: “what's new, how are you?” It will sound something like this: - Hi, what's going on? - Not much (or Thanks, I'm ok ).
2) The response replica is built in a similar way. We respond to a strict greeting with a polite and dry phrase “Hello, pleased to meet you.” (Hello, nice to see you)
(Note: if you already know the person, then add a title:
Mister + name (to a man) Missis (to a married woman)
Miss - (to a young girl)) We answer a friendly greeting in an unobtrusive way so that the dialogue looks as natural and relaxed as possible.
3) Now we define the purpose of our conversation. Let's look at examples:
A) invitation
- for friends: - How about the cinema? (How about a movie?) - What are your plans on Monday? Do you want to go to the cinema? (What are your plans for Monday? Do you want to go to the movies?) Pretty generic questions. The answer is also easy. –Sounds nice, let's go. (Sounds tempting, let's go) or Sorry, I'm busy on Monday. We will do it next time. (Sorry, I'm busy on Monday. Let's do it another time)
(Note: before questions or requests, you can add an introductory sentence, for example: I know you like watching films. I'm sure (a), something interesting is shown in the cinema now - I know, you like watching films. something really interesting that is being shown in the cinema now)
- official
Would you like to + verb (Would you like to + verb)?
Would you mind … (Do you mind)?
B) Request
(Note: We actively use the word “please” ( please) and “sorry” ( excuse me, i'm sorry), regardless of the type of dialogue, this is a sign of your good upbringing).
-friendly: Can you bring this book for me, please? (Can you bring this book for me?)
-official: Could you help me, please? (Could you help me?)
Would you mind (verb +ing ) opening the window ? (Could you please open the window?)
Could I bother you to find me a book? (Sorry to bother you, could I ask you to find me a book?)
B) Request for information
-with friends:
Tell me about ... (tell me)
What do you thing about …? (what do you think about…)
-with officials
Could you tell me (could you tell)
What is your opinion on the problem of…? (What is your opinion on the problem?)
Question words for writing sentences in order to find out information about the object of interest: Where (where?) When (when?) How (how?) How long (how long) How many (how many (for countable)) How much (how much for uncountable, e.g. money , time ) Which (which from) What (what).
Do not forget to thank the interlocutor for the information received.
Thank you a lot (Thank you very much)
My gratitude (My gratitude)
If necessary, you can express your personal opinion using the phrases:
Pesonally, I believe (I believe)
From my standpoint (from my standpoint)
As for me (as for me)
4) Farewell
- Goodbye (goodbye, universal for both types of dialogue)
- It was great to meet you (it was great to meet you)
- All the best (all the best)
Friendly farewell:
- See you (see you)
- Bye (for now)
- So long (for now)
- Hope to hear from you soon (I hope to hear from you soon)
— Can I help you?
Yes, I need to go to Pushkinskaya Street.
— You have to go straight on Tverskaya Street to the monument to Pushkin.
Thank you.
- I can help you?
- Yes, I need to go to Pushkinskaya Street.
- You need to go straight along Tverskaya Street to the monument to Pushkin.
- Thanks.
It's always interesting to talk to a good friend. Especially about food.
- Hello Mike. What have you been up to? (Hi Mike. What have you been up to?)
- Hello brian. Nothing much and what about you? (Hi Brian. Nothing, how about you?)
- I just returned from the shop. I have bought 3 kilos of salmon, 2 loafs of bread, a turkey, 5 kilos of oranges and cereals
- very good. And by the way what is your favorite food? (Very good. And by the way, what do you like to eat?)
- Oh, you know, I like to eat, in general everything. But i really like potato salad, ice-cream and lasagna. And what about you? What do you like to eat? (Oh, you know, I like to eat everything. But my favorites are potato salad, ice cream, and lasagna. What about you? What do you like to eat?)
- Me? I love sausages and corndogs. And also pineapples and apples are my favorite fruits, definitely. (Me? I really like sausages and hot dogs. Also pineapples and apples are my favorite fruits.)
- And what are you going to cook on Thanksgiving? (What are you going to cook this Thanksgiving?)
- I am going to cook a turkey, as always. I will make a crab salad, salad with olives and mushrooms and mashed potatoes. (I'm going to cook the turkey as I usually do. I'll also make crab salad, olive and mushroom salad, and mashed potatoes.)
- Can I come? (Can I come over?)
- Of course (Of course).
You come to a restaurant and a waiter comes to you.
- Good day to you, sir. May I take your order? (Good afternoon sir. May I take your order?)
- Certainly. But at first I would like to hear today's special meals. (Of course, just to start, I would like to hear what special dishes you have)
- By all means. Today we have a tomato soup, spaghetti bolognaise and truffles. We also have a very exquisite wine of 1934th. (Of course. Today we serve tomato soup, spaghetti with cheese and a very fine 1934 wine)
- Oh, it sounds fantastic. I would have all of that and also a bloody beef. (Oh, that's great. I'll order all that and some more beef and blood)
- What an excellent choice, sir! I will bring you the order in 10 minutes
- What would you like to have for desert, sir. Apart from truffles. We have a great apple pie and chocolate cake. (And what would you like for dessert besides truffle. We have wonderful apple pie and chocolate cake)
- I would have a chocolate cake, please. And so you have a latte? (I'll probably order a chocolate cake, please. Do you have a latte?)
- Of course sir, but would you like a tea? We have an excellent jasmine tea with strawberry flavor
- I will take a tea. (Of course I'll order better tea)
The skill of free speech at the beginning of learning any language seems, if not unattainable, then definitely requiring a lot of effort, which often scares off novice polyglots who are not used to hearing their own voice speaking in another language. However, you need to speak English, and at the same time - from the very beginning of the study, and this section will help you get an easy start. Video files with text and audio tracks will help you not only remember how individual phrases are built, but also how they are pronounced.
Dialogues in English are presented in different thematic aspects: in this section there are both elementary questions that students answer at the very beginning of learning the language, and individual situations that will be useful in cases where you are learning a language solely for travel. You can act out the presented situations both alone and in pairs.
Simple dialogues for dating
Everyone who attended English classes at school knows where to start learning it: just with an acquaintance. This is done not only because the teacher needs to get to know the students as soon as possible, but also because information about oneself rarely affects lexical blocks unknown to the beginner. Of course, the need for a complete presentation in the case of communication with the carrier may not appear, however, you will already be able to briefly tell about yourself, listing the most important points of your biography.
For those who study English on their own, it will be very useful, for example, the dialogue? - the interlocutors meet for the first time, ask each other for names. Of course, speech is slowed down and made as clear as possible (it will probably be more difficult in spoken English), but a beginner can already listen to how to get to know each other and repeat after the video participants.
Another, no less important question - ? - an obligatory part of any acquaintance, especially abroad. Of course, while you can not go into a detailed description of the cultural aspects and traditions of your country, but you can learn how to clarify the nationality of your interlocutor and even the homeland of his accent!
And, of course, how, without observing the rules of politeness - a question, in the life of your interlocutor and his close people? Study these dialogues and you will not notice how your confidence in your own knowledge of a foreign language will increase greatly!
Dialogues for individual situations
By stepping outside the classroom (and comfort zone), you can imagine yourself in a more problematic environment than getting to know one person for later communication. Even if you are still at the Beginner level, you can get into a situation in which you need to ask questions, for example: or about the building you need (anything can be put in the place of the “Holiday Inn”: station, shopping center, hotel). By the way, these dialogues can be modified by adding prepositions of place and direction already known to you: using them regularly will help you remember them faster!
Perhaps the most common question for tourists abroad who are desperately looking for someone to ask for advice is: When this question is asked, it can be said that communication has begun, as the speakers have established the language of conversation.
Of course, when you find yourself in a situation that requires a sufficient level of language proficiency to exchange information (as a rule, this applies to those moments when you come to a restaurant or even a simple store abroad), you have to involve not only the passive use of language through speech patterns, but also active - you have to listen to the interlocutor and understand his answer. However, there are two very important points at work here:
- pre-designed dialogues in English allow us to assume, at least in theory, that they can answer you, and you will be less afraid if you at least roughly understand how to behave;
- it is much easier to start a conversation with a few phrases in reserve, albeit memorized, but absolutely correct both in a grammatical and lexical sense.
The good news is that if your interlocutor sees that you have a language problem, he may start to take care of himself and use simpler vocabulary, or even sign language. In a word, communication will still take place, even if you fail to understand what exactly they answered you.
Of course, to consolidate the material, you need to repeat it not once, but several times, but you still shouldn’t sit on one dialogue endlessly. Over time, you can even think about compiling your own dialogues - let the form remain the same, but the content changes somewhat. This will help you consolidate the studied grammatical constructions and get on the path to independently compiling colloquial phrases in a foreign language.
